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heathergray
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 Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:20 pm Post subject: Bizarre question about FLAXSEED (a.k.a. linseed) |
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Hello TEFLers.
I'm wondering if I will at all be able to buy flaxseed in Istanbul (persons of the British persuasion may be able to recognize flaxseed as linseed).
Flaxseeds are little brown seeds known for their omega-3 fatty acid content, and I'd like to know whether I should bring some in my suitcase, or will actually be able to purchase them in Istanbul.
On a related note, are there any "health food" type stores in Istanbul? I know that's a little silly but I know I'll have the need for supplements and other such things.
I'm guessing I'm going to have to bring them. But you never know! |
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Baba Alex
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Bizarre question about FLAXSEED (a.k.a. linseed) |
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| heathergray wrote: |
Hello TEFLers.
I'm wondering if I will at all be able to buy flaxseed in Istanbul (persons of the British persuasion may be able to recognize flaxseed as linseed).
Flaxseeds are little brown seeds known for their omega-3 fatty acid content, and I'd like to know whether I should bring some in my suitcase, or will actually be able to purchase them in Istanbul.
On a related note, are there any "health food" type stores in Istanbul? I know that's a little silly but I know I'll have the need for supplements and other such things.
I'm guessing I'm going to have to bring them. But you never know! |
yeah yeah yeah, there loads of health shops and places to buy vitamins and herbs and minerals. I for one take so many that I rattle when I walk. It's part of my morning ritual, right after my enema. |
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dmb
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:22 am Post subject: |
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| You can find all that kind of stuff here. There is a health food store in the centre of town on Kallavi sok. (just past Galatasaray lisesi) That sort of stuff is expensive though. Best to stick to Efes- it kills all known germs. |
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howmucharefags
Joined: 30 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:40 am Post subject: |
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| Tuborg Red is best |
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Baba Alex
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:49 am Post subject: |
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| howmucharefags wrote: |
| Tuborg Red is best |
Spot on brother. |
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howmucharefags
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Baba get yourself through to Eskisehir for a party |
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Baba Alex
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| howmucharefags wrote: |
| Baba get yourself through to Eskisehir for a party |
You get the midgets, I'll bring the cocaine. |
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howmucharefags
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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| You're on sir |
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heathergray
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Cool. At least now I know where to go if I have a question about booze. Y'all appear to be experts.
Actually speaking of which I'd love to know if there are ANY microbreweries in Turkey ... the Efes monopoly is depressing if you're used to a panoply of delicious, local beers crafted with love (who couldn't love beer?!). One does become a mite spoiled after living in a city with the highest per capita of microbreweries in the States ...
Wait, I forgot, there are choices - Efes, or Efes "Dark"! Yes! |
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molly farquharson
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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| are you from portland? or is that old information? i know they have a great microbrewers festival in the summers. |
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dmb
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd love to know if there are ANY microbreweries in Turkey |
Taps in Nisantasi does some lovely beers. The master brewer is actually German.... and well you can tell. He has quite a few different brews and the first time you go it is worth getting a tray of shots to find the one you like the best.... the food here is also quite good. |
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dmb
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Baba Alex wrote: |
| howmucharefags wrote: |
| Baba get yourself through to Eskisehir for a party |
You get the midgets, I'll bring the cocaine. |
Does one snort, smoke or swallow midgets? |
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justme
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Mmmm. Midget spliff. |
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dmb
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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| justme wrote: |
| Mmmm. Midget spliff. |
One would think giant spliffs were more popular. |
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justme
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| Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:24 am Post subject: |
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| I was gonna say 'midget blunt,' but after the organist thread it seemed off-color... |
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