May 08, 2007 -
I know that this may have nothing to do with Ancient History but I am very excited about these photos from Yusuf Tuvi! He's a famous Turkish photographer that travels around the world to catch the beauties of everyday life. These are some of his photos of Turkey.
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May 08, 2007 -
Words taken from Wikpedia:
Photos are taken off Internet: (Personal photos were not included)
In ancient geography, Cappadocia (or Capadocia) (from Persian: Katpatuka meaning "the land of beautiful horses"[citation needed], Greek: Καππαδοκία; see also List of traditional Greek place names; Turkish Kapadokya) was an extensive inland district of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). In the time of Herodotus the Cappadocians occupied the whole region from Mount Taurus to the Euxine (Black Sea).
Cappadocia, in this sense, was bounded in the south by the chain of Mount Taurus, to the east by the Euphrates, north by Pontus, and west vaguely by the great central salt lake.
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Dec 23, 2007 -
For this holiday season making turkey is a must!
To make it even more perfect than it already is, dress it up a little with a pair of paper turkey shoes!
They are so easy to make, just watch this step by step video and start getting crafty!
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Nov 20, 2009 -
No matter what kind of turkey you'll be having this year, there's one question you'll need the answer to: What temperature does a turkey need to reach in order be considered "done"?
Until last year, the USDA recommended cooking turkey to an internal temperature of 180ºF. But based on the fact that bacteria threat salmonella cannot withstand temperatures of 160ºF after 30 seconds, the FDA now suggests a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF as measured by a food thermometer in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
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Nov 21, 2007 -
There are a couple of myths told each year at my house on Thanksgiving. One is that Uncle Lou will finally get the hint by Friday afternoon that he's overstayed his welcome and will leave without swiping most of the leftovers. The other is that there's a natural chemical in turkey called tryptophan that makes you sleepy after the Thanksgiving meal.
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Aug 16, 2007 -
One of the great things about a slow cooker (or crock pot, as it's sometimes called), is that it's a versatile kitchen item. Everyone might not agree, but here's the thing: a slow cooker can be used to feed two, a family, or even a crowd.
Add that fact to the simplicity of using it and is it any wonder that I love mine so much?
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Oct 11, 2007 -
Ingredients:
• 1-1/4 cups shredded green or red cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red peppers
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 1-1/4 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 pound turkey breast tenders
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
• 6 sesame seed sandwich buns
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Directions:
To make the creamy coleslaw: In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, red peppers, and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, basil, and black pepper. Pour over the cabbage and toss to coat.
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Jul 31, 2008 -
Summer is the perfect time for quick meals that require no heat. In this delicious no-cook recipe, the smoked turkey adds protein, making for a more complete (and filling!) meal.
Ingredients:
3 cups (about 3/4 lb) diced, cooked smoked turkey breast
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced bell peppers (any colors)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
3 cups arugula Dressing
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (plus leaves for garnish)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp sherry (or balsamic) vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Combine turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and onion in a bowl.
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Mar 01, 2008 -
1 1/2 pounds (1/4-inch thick) sliced raw turkey cutlets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fresh sage and rosemary leaves, for garnish, optional
Pat turkey dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge half of turkey slices in flour, shaking off excess. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook turkey until browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes total.
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Nov 24, 2008 -
This age-old claim is both fact as well as fiction. Turkey does contain tryptophan, an amino acid that often converts to serotonin, a sleep-regulating neurotransmitter. But in order to truly experience the side effects of tryptophan, one would need to eat copious amounts of turkey on an empty stomach.
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