Ryabaga: Dining and Comfort
Breakfast: Your choice of freshly brewed coffee (made from beans ground in camp), hot chocolate or tea is available in the dining tent from 6:30 a.m. onwards. Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. and consists of fresh fruit, juice, a selection of freshly baked breakfast pastries (scones, pain au chocolat, banana nut bread), hot cereal, eggs, bacon, ham, sausages, etc.
Lunch: Lunches are served picnic-style on the banks of the river or, during inclement weather, in one of the convenient river tents located on each beat. Those fishing the beats closest to the camp have the option of returning to the warmth of the Big Tent. Lunch consists of hot soup, homemade bread, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and a selection of chicken, turkey, roast beef, ham, etc. The sandwich makings will be complemented by a variety of salads, which include salmon salad, pasta salad, couscous, or coleslaw. Fresh fruit, chocolate bars and homemade biscuits/cookies, baked daily, provide a "sweet touch." Each day you may order a selection of soft drinks as well as coffee, tea and any other beverage of choice.
Dinner: The evening meal begins with a selection of hors d’oeuvres, which will be served through the cocktail hour in the Big Tent and often feature fresh salmon served as Sushi, homemade gravadlax and piroshki. The evening meal is a seated four or five-course affair, which begins with homemade soup followed by a fresh salad. On several nights, salmon is featured in addition to a main entrée, which may include lamb, reindeer tenderloin, chicken, filet of beef and other delicacies. These are completed by a selection of fresh vegetables, pasta, potatoes or rice. Freshly baked bread is always served. Desert is a highlight of dinner at the Ponoi ranging from homemade ice cream, to crème brulee and other fine deserts. A selection of red and white wines, and soft drinks are offered, followed by coffee and tea. And of course, a meal in Russia would not be complete without a toast of Vodka.
In summary, the culinary tradition at the Ponoi is almost as famous as the fishing itself, and each year we strive to fine tune the menu, introduce new creative touches, obtain the freshest possible ingredients and perfect our presentation.
