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Eid Candies Ramadan 7

Zerrin on 09 20, 2009 | 27 Comments

Eid Candies Ramadan 7

The holy month Ramadan ended yesterday, muslims broke their fast for the last time yesterday evening and today we are celebrating Eid (Ramadan Feast). After a month of fasting, people enjoy this fea

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Sauteed Meat Ramadan 6

Zerrin on 09 13, 2009 | 9 Comments

Sauteed Meat Ramadan 6

We've started to count down for the end of the Ramadan month. There is a very sweet festival waiting for all muslims at the end of this fasting month. And I want to share still another Ramadan tradi

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Red Lentil Soup Ramadan 5

Zerrin on 09 9, 2009 | 20 Comments

Red Lentil Soup Ramadan 5

I want to share another Ramadan tradition that is still alive especially in small cities. As it’s hard for traditions to survive in big cities, they are mostly seen in towns or small cities where

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Stuffed Red Peppers Ramadan 4

Zerrin on 09 6, 2009 | 19 Comments

Stuffed Red Peppers Ramadan 4

Iftar is as important as suhoor during Ramadan. And there is a great tradition during this month. You can see iftar tents at certain streets of cities. Iftar tents are the places where homeless peop

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Gullac Ramadan 3

Zerrin on 09 2, 2009 | 19 Comments

Gullac Ramadan 3

In Turkish culture, there are some certain dishes which are made on special days or occasions. Sesame Rings, which I wrote on before,  are one of them. And today I want to share another special dis

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Dates Ramadan 2

Zerrin on 08 30, 2009 | 19 Comments

Dates Ramadan 2

Hurma When you hear imam’s voice calling for the prayer from all minarets of the city, you know that everyone fasting is ready to break their fast. Some people are sitting at a perfect dinner tab

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Suhoor Ramadan 1

Zerrin on 08 27, 2009 | 16 Comments

Suhoor Ramadan 1

Ramadan (Ramazan in Turkish) is a holy month for muslims and they fast during this month as a worship. It started about a week ago and you can feel  the excitement of people everywhere in Turkey no

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Recharged My Batteries

Zerrin on 08 5, 2009 | 23 Comments

Recharged My Batteries

I came back two days ago from a wonderful vacation, feeling full of energy for the new working period. I’ve completely recharged my batteries! What vacation means to everyone may depend on their e

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Istanbul

Zerrin on 06 3, 2009 | 16 Comments

Istanbul

Last weekend we had a short trip to İstanbul, the most famous city of Turkey. It is a kind of dream city for everyone in Turkey as it has a special effect on people with the odour of history blowin

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