But there was a problem.
2 problems, really.
The first problem was the International Biscuit Festival. The second were the Destination Imagination Global Finals.
Ok, so they weren't actually problems at all. I think it's great for Knoxville to host events like these. I just misunderestimated the sheer number of people that would be out! I did try to make my way around the Biscuit Fest, but it was shoulder-to-shoulder people. Not my idea of a jolly good time.
The view 50 feet away from the Biscuits:
Further into the insanity:
Biscuits!
While wandering the festival, I did take the opportunity to try some sorghum. Amazingly, I've never had the stuff. I think it takes like a cross between a very dark honey and maybe molasses. Not bad, but not sure what role it would have in my cooking. I also had some apple butter, again a first. To me, it was essentially apple sauce. Again, not sure what I'd use it for.
Bottles and bottles of sorghum:
And the nice gentleman who gave out the samples:
Here's one of the Biscuit Fest signs. I found it a bit funny, since it was on the opposite side of the Farmer's Market from the all the Biscuits!
The next set are just some random photos from the Market. The first two are from Mountain Meadows, purveyors of my CSA fruits and veggies. The last is Spring Creek Farm. They had some tasty looking meats. I picked up some italian sausage and bacon, both highly recommended by the dude behind the coolers. They get some bonus points from me for offering up free greens with the meat purchases. I didn't take him up on it, simply because I have tons of veggies I still need to eat here :(
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