The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
The goods: There's nothing quite like the luxurious 100 percent organic Bergama cotton bath linens - hand-loomed and imported from Turkey by Forza in Berkeley. You can make someone feel very special with a new set of towels - the same ones the company makes for private-label collections sold by high-end designers, hotel collections and boutiques. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No kidnap charge for comedian Nov 11, 2009
When you cant make it yourself, where do you get your turkey and trimmings. Nominate the best. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
No. 16 FSU Defeats Duke, 3-2 Nov 8, 2009
The Istanbul, Turkey native finished with new career highs in kills (15), hitting percentage. 519) and digs (21). (Seminoles.com)
Comfort shops plan 'Girl's Night Out' (2) Nov 1, 2009
Other participating merchants are Comfort Cellars Winery, The Frog and the Dragonfly, The Heart Cottage, The Lobby Antiques, Turkey Ridge Trading Company, Vintage Charm Antiques, and Wilson Clements Antiques. Article Rating. (Boerne Star, TX)
Several local events set for Halloween Oct 31, 2009
A turkey and dressing dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. for a $6 donation ... There will be lots of food, fun, games and turkey giveaways every 30 minutes. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
November events Oct 29, 2009
Celebrate turkey day and find craft sales to help get you into holiday spirit ... 7 - Turkey time: Turkey dinner with the trimmings, First United Methodist Church, Cambridge Springs, 4 p.m. Adults, $7; children 5-12, $3; children younger than 5, free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Victoria College 'birthday party' is Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
There will be lots of food, fun, games and turkey giveaways every 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday Oct 22, 2009
The Benefit Sale fundraiser gets underway Friday evening with a turkey tenderloin meal served from 4:30 to 8 p.m. There will also be an "all you can eat" breakfast of pancakes ge served 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning. Both meals are by cash donation. (Kalona News, IA)
Farm Bureau barbecue set for Thursday Oct 21, 2009
The 2nd annual Knights of Columbus Turkey Shoot will be held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 24, at the KC Hall ... There will be lots of food, fun, games and turkey giveaways every 30 minutes. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
The Bone Collectors Oct 21, 2009
While there's no scholarly consensus on when relic veneration began, many historians point to the year 156 A.D. and the death of Polycarp, then bishop of Smyrna (in modern-day Turkey). He got on the Romans' bad side by praying to Jesus instead of the Roman gods, and he was burned. (Slate)
Kyneton calling Oct 20, 2009
The plan is a large mezze menu, small a la carte offering, large bar and local wines, plus an imported range from Greece, Turkey and Lebanon. And cocktails, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Perry County farmers market finds success Oct 20, 2009
The Friday-Saturday market also features a luncheonette that makes meals like hot roast turkey with mashed potatoes and chicken pot pie. I think its a real good atmosphere, Zook said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
No. 17 FSU Trounces Terps, 3-0 Oct 17, 2009
Against the Terps as the Istanbul, Turkey native registered 11 kills and 11 digs, marking her team-leading fourth double-double of the season. "Right now Fatma is our most complete player," Poole said. (Seminoles.com)
Friends of the library book sale is next week Oct 17, 2009
The 2nd annual Knights of Columbus Turkey Shoot will be held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 24, at the KC Hall. All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Losing Streak Over! Oct 11, 2009
Freshman continued her excellent first season at FSU as the Istanbul, Turkey native earned her third career double-double with 10 kills and 15 digs. Senior also had nine kills and senior accrued eight. (Seminoles.com)
Weakly Retort Oct 11, 2009
So, with all of that said, lets grab our turkey basters and get ready to Octomom ... Meanwhile, Cody Hawkins, despite throwing two touchdowns, also tossed three interceptions, no doubt relegating him to the kids table eating macaroni and cheese and jello instead of turkey and dressing, a detail I included only to see how many commas I could fit in one sentence. (RaiderPower.com)
Community Calendar and Area Events Oct 4, 2009
Explore one of Central Florida s untouched natural areas with 62,000 acres and the highest concentration of bald eagles nests in the contiguous U.S. Observe wildflowers, red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, wild turkey and more. Cost is $40 for non-members, $32 for members. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009
Glen Ellen Village Fair on Sunday, Oct. 11, holds a new "Rustic Chef" competition in which fair folks will provide basic ingredients including turkey breast meat, fresh local produce and a mystery ingredient. Judging will be on "presentation, fragrance, taste, texture and creativity. Entrants have to bring a copy of their health department certificate." Only six entries will be accepted to compete, and tomorrow, Oct. 3, is the deadline to postmark entries to GEVF, c/o Marina Abbott, 895 Lorna... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Another perfect day for Ham and Turkey Festival Sep 24, 2009
Democrat photo / David A. Wilson Many residents and visitors check out the food and vendor booths and the stages on High Street in the downtown area of California during the 2009 Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival. As far as the weather was concerned, this year was almost a replay of the 2008 festival. (California Democrat, MO)
Disney's dining Sep 22, 2009
Even its fast-food offerings say, the smoked turkey legs found throughout the theme parks are praised by gourmets, who trade Disney recipes like some Disney buffs trade collectible pins ... Its as obvious as that $6 smoked turkey leg served at the parks, or that $38 dish of wild king salmon with hearts of palm, heirloom tomatoes and a charred red onion vinaigrette that was featured recently at the California Grill. (The Palm Beach Post)
Community calendar Sep 19, 2009
Serving roast turkey, lamb and pork. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 10. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
One-tank trip: Eatonton Sep 19, 2009
Pronto Slice & Pasta: Sit-down or take-out restaurant with funny-named sandwiches (the whachamacallit comes with ham, turkey and a red wine dressing), salads in bread bowls, pizza, calzones and more. Entrees $4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Farm festivals bring in fall harvest season Sep 17, 2009
Christmas Tradition at Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm (211 Wade Morgan Road, McCormick). 10 a.m. to dark Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. to dark Sundays, beginning Friday after Thanksgiving. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It's Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival time in California Sep 17, 2009
The large hay bale turkey (above) and pig are in place at the intersection of Highway 50 and 87 to show everyone the annual Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival is near. The turkey is traditionally a part of the "Anything Goes" parade while the pig and six small hay bale piglets stay in place for the festival ... Saturday, Sept. 19, is the date of the 19th Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival. (California Democrat, MO)
Another Tournament Crown Sep 14, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
Details: Enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pies ... What: Annual turkey supper ... Details: There will be a dinner featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, California vegetables with cheese sauce, rolls, cranberry sauce and pie. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Region Roundup Sep 14, 2009
ROSEGLEN - Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen will hold its annual fall lutefisk, lefse and turkey dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the church. - New Town News. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Saturday, September 19 South Britain ChurchOffers Apple Festivities Sep 9, 2009
A sit-down luncheon will be served in the Gathering Room of the parish house, with barbecued pork sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers, and turkey, tuna and egg salad sandwiches, with homemade apple crisp and pumpkin cake for dessert. An outdoor snack bar will be open for the duration of the festival. (Voices, CT)
Sensitive fooball predictions Sep 4, 2009
Weekend Predictions: I see Dogs, Bees, economic recovery. 6:00 am September 3, 2009, by. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Events, BBQs part of Labor Day weekend Sep 3, 2009
Members of American Legion Post No. 7 will be smoking Boston butts ( 25), turkey( 25) and ribs ( 20) Friday and Saturday at the Wetumpka National Guard Armory. Com mander Roger Rowe said items sell fast, so pre-ordering is suggested. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
America's best flea markets Aug 26, 2009
Even the food has a regional bent: Try the generously sized $10 lobster rolls, the fresh-popped kettle corn, and the Pilgrim Sandwich, a supersoft roll layered with roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo. Don't Miss. (CNN)
Looking Back Aug 20, 2009
School News The Mid-Prairie Marching Band appeared for the second time at the Wellman Turkey Days, August 19. Drum Majorette and Twirling Team members are Jeanette Miller, Betty Jo Wade, Karla Yoder. (Kalona News, IA)
UP FOR AIR: Refrigerator magnets get a reprieve Aug 20, 2009
Following the saga of the now-departed turkey in Easton, which earned itself almost as much newsprint as Professor Gates and his Cambridge shenanigans, I wondered how long a regular gobbler-visitor would last if it began to endear itself at Five Corners ... Memo to the folks in Easton: We ve got a number of real turkeys here; take your pick and we ll send a few. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
The Secret Sextet, Ari Shavit, Haaretz Aug 15, 2009
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are already preparing for it. The world could become a nuclear jungle before U.S. President Barack Obama's term in office ends. (Harper's Magazine)
Christopher Hitchens and James Cuno debate the Parthenon sculptures Aug 11, 2009
- A collection of Assyrian cuneiform tablets has been unearthed at a temple in southeastern Turkey by a team from the University of Toronto. Gold, bronze, a.. (Harper's Magazine)
Who were the robbers? Aug 7, 2009
Turkey demolition goes wrong. Stone-size key for 'Aesop's rook. (BBC News -- UK)
Wildlife artists seeking success with stamps Jul 28, 2009
He's won six stamp competitions in about four years by painting a series of fish, ducks and turkey with just the right combination of visual vigor and lack of pinpoint detail that looks good when shrunken to postage-stamp size ... Minnesota has a Walleye Habitat Stamp contest, a Trout and Salmon stamp contest, a Migratory Waterfowl Stamp contest, a Pheasant Habitat Stamp contest and a Turkey Habitat Stamp contest ... Entry deadlines for all but the turkey stamp contest fall between this Friday... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Jul 20, 2009
Tournament will launch Turkey Day. GRAFTON Grafton s 39th annual Turkey Day begins Friday with a softball tournament, beer garden at 7 p.m., musical entertainment, smoked turkey sandwiches and grilled drumsticks ... Meal service begins immediately after the parade, featuring Grafton s famous grilled turkey sandwiches, with calico beans, potato salad, bars and beverage. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Grave offence Jul 19, 2009
Turkey smoke ban extends to bars ... Turkey smoke ban extends to bars. (BBC News -- UK)
Travel + Leisure readers name Udaipur best city Jul 14, 2009
Another factor that may have contributed to the No. 1 ranking for Udaipur is that for the first time in the survey's 14-year history, results were included from readers of Travel + Leisure's international editions in South Asia, Southeast Asia, China, Australia and New Zealand, Turkey and Mexico. The magazine's "World's Best" list is based on results of a questionnaire made available online to Travel + Leisure readers. (Yahoo News)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 11, 2009
Turkey attacks China 'genocide. Colombia kills drug baron hippo. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 Jul 2, 2009
Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. Like the old Casa de Bandini (which operated in a historical 1829 adobe in Old Town), the new restaurant features the same colorful decor: Mexican folk art on the walls, festive umbrellas, Zapotec weavings, antiques and a hand-carved stone fountain. (North County Times)
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Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 : North County Times - Californian 07-02-2009. Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. (North County Times)
MCC Sale to be held May 29-30 May 28, 2009
A dinner of smoked pork loin or marinated turkey breast will be served Friday evening and an all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday morning ... SCHEDULE Friday, May 29 3 -9 p.m. - Food, craft booths open All auction items on display 4-7 p.m.- Marinated turkey breast or smoked pork loin dinner 6-7 p.m.- live music 7-8:30 p.m.- Auction of furniture, handmade items, in-home meals and more 7p. (Kalona News, IA)
A current exhibition,a historic dispute Apr 20, 2009
Kando, whose Assyrian father had fled the massacres in Turkey during the First World War, was more than just a cobbler: He sold antiques and had inherited the good taste of a Turk and the business sense of a Syrian. He and a friend reportedly bought the seven scrolls for 28, a little more than $100 at the time. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
The menu: Texas BBQ Buffet featuring Honey Stung Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Grilled Shrimp Skewers, mini BBQ Bacon Burgers, Bourbon Flank Steak and Roast Turkey. 422-8240. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
Many sites have been religious in nature: The Virgin Mary s home in Ephesus, Turkey; St. Peters Square in Rome; the Blue Mosque in Istanbul; the Dome of the Rock at Temple Mount in Jerusalem ... Later that year, the couple took a cruise to Greece, Turkey, England and France. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Tone of online talk regretful Mar 21, 2009
Look forward to Obamas first speech addressing the Muslim world as Pres in Turkey. It was an interesting choice because Turkey is considered a secular nation but also a Muslim nation. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
36 hours in Shanghai Mar 14, 2009
Mark Bittman makes a perfectly cooked turkey dinner without roasting a whole bird. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Students, teachers win trips to Turkey for promoting unity Feb 18, 2009
A group of 24 metro Atlanta students and their teachers will receive an unusual prize for winning a Georgia contest promoting global unity a free trip to Turkey ... This is the first time we are taking students to Turkey, said Omer Ozbek, associate director for the non-profit center which encourages cultural exchanges ... Turkey is at the point where Europe and Asia meet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Nashville to host 32 conventions in Feb. Feb 10, 2009
The National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show is coming to Opryland Feb. 19-22 and will bring 35,000 people to Music City. Other conventions include Case New Holland with 4,000 attendees and the Automotive Distribution Network with 1,200 visitors, both at the end of the month. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Drumsticks And Drum Rolls Feb 8, 2009
Serving for the annual FISD Band Boosters Turkey Dinner runs between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. The meal comes complete with turkey and dressing, noodles, green beans, cranberries, dessert and beverages. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
29 places to go in 2009 Feb 7, 2009
Yoray Liberman / Getty Images fileLocated in the center of Turkey, approximately 450 miles from Istanbul, Cappadocia is a Salvador Dali painting come to life. This bizarre, lunar-like landscape is dotted with extraordinary fairy chimney rock formations, dramatic gorges, troglodyte houses, subterranean chapels, underground cities that once sheltered early Christians, and exquisite hotels carved out of the areas abundant soft stone. (MSNBC -- Travel)
