HOPS Beer Festival in Riga, Latvia [4k] Walking Tour with Food

#beer #latvia #walkingtour Alus Festivāls Hops Rīga 6.-9.jūnijs, 2024 "Beer festival HOPS RIGA is a new, creative and high-quality event that will gather beer lovers from all over Latvia and abroad at the beginning of summer. The event will take place in the very center of Riga, in the Esplanade surrounded by trees and parks." - https://www.hopsriga.lv/#:~:text=6.%2D9.j%C5%ABnijs%2C,koku%20un%20parku%20ieskautaj%C4%81%20Esplan%C4%81d%C4%93. Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi, Riga, Latvia [4k] (Grey Peas and Speck) "Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi is the national dish of Latvia. This type of stew is made with local grey peas (similar to chickpeas), fried onions, and diced speck. The dish was invented when locals used their supplies of dried and preserved food. It is recommended to serve this dish with kefir or a few slices of dense rye bread on the side, such as īstā rupjmaize." - https://www.tasteatlas.com/pelekie-zirni-ar-speki#:~:text=Pel%C4%93kie%20zir%C5%86i%20ar%20spe%C4%B7i%20is,of%20dried%20and%20preserved%20food. "Latvia’s national dish is a hearty, warming type of stew that dates back to a time when produce was scarce during the harsh winter months. The grey peas are unique to the Baltic region, both for their large size and distinct flavour profile; add to this chunks of diced speck and fried onions – and maybe some butter or cream – and you’ve got yourself a simple to prepare but very satisfying meal. Kefir or rye bread makes the perfect accompaniment." - https://guide.michelin.com/lv/en/article/travel/an-introduction-to-latvia-its-cuisine https://www.facebook.com/kafejnicaelizabete/