Nasreddin Hodja Festival

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Feb 252012
 

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Akşehir people, ranging from past to present, on the road, tolerant and welcoming structure, the most faithful follower of Him proves that.

launched in 1959, “Nasreddin Hodja Festival”, the most recent history thrown in this sense One of the oldest festivals in the country and an important step. Akşehir, between July 5 to 10 in many countries of the world of science, art and literature, opening the arms to the people, humor, bringing a different cultural riches; for 50 years, both in our country, and abroad arouses a broad response. Akşehir Nasreddin Hodja and Tourism Association with the City each year, Immediately after the festival launched in the past and evaluates studies, but also carries out the preparation of a year ahead. Hundreds of people volunteer their labor in the festival, as well as taking into account the contributions of professionals in specialized fields, ranging from one year to occur, and enriched the festival program. International Nasreddin Hodja Festival, that takes place such as the product of an intensive study of historical and accumulation. From time to time, especially in large cities of Istanbul and Ankara initiated events, between July 5 to 10 Akşehir “Festival” continues with enthusiasm … Nasreddin Hodja Festival, day and night for 6 days, people of culture and arts, fusing the same time full of energy and excitement, a festival of popular qualities. Contemporary and classic artists, surprising encounter with the national and international, dance, theater, painting photography, film, cartoons, literature, music, going to make prints in a variety of unforgettable memories live. Get How much does laser hair removal cost.

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Feb 132012
 
Coconut Oil Recipes and ideas…

I want to start a thread that we can keep adding to to get everyone’s ideas and recipes for using coconut oil. I know a number of us are trying it out and it would be great to have all the info in one place.

Okay, I’ll start. Yesterday I made coconut mayonnaise and it turned out great. I used it to make my “faux-tato” salad (using cauliflower instead of potatoes) and it was freakin’ fantastic. I also made up some SF/LC 1000 Island dressing.

I used the expeller pressed coconut oil because I didn’t really want it to taste like coconuts.

Here’s the recipe I used (next time I think I will try to use only CO and no olive oil and see how it works). Continue reading »