May 19: Ice Cream

May 19: Ice Cream

Russians love ice cream! It sells equally as well year around - Russian eat ice cream in the summer and winter. I took this picture back in February, but never used it as a photo. I thought it would be interesting to show as I posted a picture of Russian fast food yesterday.

The temperature was about -15 C the day I took this photo. The man in the picture had just finished eating his ice cream.

May 18: Russian Fast Food

May 18: Russian Fast Food

This is where people in Moscow eat when they are in a hurry.   These stands are located in all major pedestrian areas and near the entrance / exit of metro stations.   

I have eaten at a couple of kisosk stands - yes, I have an iron stomach. The food is not differant than any other type of fast food restanurant and, at least, you can judge how clean the place is as you can see into the kitchen.

April 22: Cow on the Street

April 22: Cow on the Street

This cow statue is located on Old Arabat street. It is located outside of a Russian cafeteria style restaurant called "Moo-Moo".  You can eat here for around 200 rubles ($7).
You know it was a slow day for me if I am taking a picture of a cow on the street.  One day a beautiful church; the next day a cow.  This is my life...

April 6: Fresh Bread

April 6: Fresh Bread

One of the best parts of living in Europe is fresh baked bread! 

I also took this picture on Sunday at the same bakery where I took photos of the Russian Easter cake and eggs posted on April 5.   

I received an e-mail asking me what else the bakery sold and if I purchased anything else. The bakery offers the same types of bread and pastries you would find in any European bakery as well as a lot of local favorites (Russian black break, pirogi, etc.)

  I bought two loafs of bread (white and Russian black), one quiche, and some tiny chocolate chip cookies. My family has eaten most of the goodies, so I can not take a picture of them.  The Easter cakes were a bit expensive at this bakery and no one in the family is that found enough of them to spend $30 on a giant cake.  The Lieutenant just bought a mini-cake at our local grocery store.

April 3: Fuit and Vegetable Market

April 3: Fruit and Vegetable Market

I can tell spring is here as the fruits and vegetables are looking better everyday at the market.

March 28: Pizza Time

March 28: Man Dresses as a Big Slice of Pizza

I finally found the man dressed as a big slice of pizza.  He is standing out in front of Sabarro.  

You can click here to see a man dressed as a big mug of beer.  If only these two worked the same street corner....

March 15: Honey Festival

March 15: Honey Festival
This picture was taken about 2 weeks ago at the semi-annual Honey Festival in Moscow. Over 400 vendors from Russian and the former Russian Republics attended the festival to sale their honey.

March 15: Separation of Honey Comb from Dividers

This women is separating the honey comb from the hive dividers. The comb tastes like honey filled candy. Most people suck the honey out of the comb and chew on the comb for a bit. They spit it out once all the flavor is gone.

You can read more about our adventure at the honey festival by clicking here.