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<title>Togo's: The Best Sandwich Shop in Town</title>
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<![CDATA[<p>There's nothing better than a nice, big, tasty sandwich! There's the soft, moist bread, the cheese, the vegetables, and the meat of your choosing. It's the perfect meal! And it's about as American as apple pie. No matter the style or the ingredients of your favorite sandwich, the sandwich has been a staple of the American diet since our founding fathers crossed the Atlantic. And, being the big sandwich aficionado that I am, I know a thing or two about a good sandwich. And whenever I get the chance, I head on over to one of my favorite sandwich stops: Togo's!</p>
 
<p>Togo's is a popular sandwich shop that specializes in an assortment of both classic and modern- style sandwiches. You'll find everything from a simple turkey and cheese sandwich to a Sicilian chicken sandwich; a meatball marinara sandwich to a pastrami Reuben. The sandwich selection is diverse and sure to please just about every taste imaginable. Togo's offers a wide variety of breads including honey oat, ciabatta, and classic white, and all sandwiches are served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and pepperoncinis.</p>
 
<p>Although Togo's offers up a variety of soups and salads in addition to their many sandwiches, it's their sandwiches that made Togo's famous. The ingredients are all high quality and fresh. And they load their sandwiches with a generous amount of meat and condiments. A Togo's sandwich looks and eats like a real sandwich. You have a choice of ordering a sandwich in either the regular 6&amp;rdquo; size or the larger 9&amp;rdquo; size. And the bread is very tasty as well, and always fresh. My personal bread favorite is the ciabatta, which is basically sourdough.</p>
 
<p>What's the best sandwich at Togo's? That's a tough call. Although I have never had a bad sandwich at Togo's, I do have my personal favorites. I tend to prefer the more basic of sandwiches, such as the turkey and cheese sandwich or the pastrami sandwich. I tend to stick with a few personal favorites, and these two are high on my list of all-time favorite Togo's sandwiches.</p>
 
<p>So, for anyone that enjoys a good sandwich as much as I do, I would recommend that you take a trip down to your nearest Togo's and sample one of their tasty sandwiches. You won't be disappointed!</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FUSA-%26amp%3B-Canada%2FTogos-The-Best-Sandwich-Shop-in-Town.106344"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FUSA-%26amp%3B-Canada%2FTogos-The-Best-Sandwich-Shop-in-Town.106344" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:57:01 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Delicious Turkish Delights 3</title>
<link>http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/World-Cuisine/Delicious-Turkish-Delights-Three.101051</link>
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<![CDATA[								<p>This is the third article of Delicious Turkish Delights series. I see that you enjoyed reading the first and second article of the series.  In this short time, I hope you catch the opportunity of tasting my delicious Turkish delights.  After reading this article, you'll know about the new delights I am going to continue to introduce you to Turkish cuisine.  Without delay, I would like to begin my article by introducing you to Sutlac.</p>
 
 
<h3>Sutlac </h3>

<p>It is a good combination of rice and milk. It is a dessert enjoyed by many people from all over the world.  However, it is mostly peculiar to Asian cuisine. The main ingredients of Sutlac are rice, milk or cream, spices (cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg), flavorings (pistachio, vanilla) and sweeteners like sugar, honey and fruits. It can be served either hot or cold.  It was first prepared in Ottoman kitchen by the order of Ottoman Emperor.</p>
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<h3>Pismaniye</h3>
 
<p>It was invented by Agop Efendi, who was an Armenian descent in 19th century. Therefore, it is peculiar to Ottoman Empire cuisine.  It is known as “Turkish Cotton Candy”, which includes a combination of flour, sugar and pistachio. Pismaniye is a soft, light, and fluffy dessert.  It is mostly served at festivals or after coming back from a long journey in Turkey.</p>
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<h3>Sekerpare</h3>

<p> The main ingredients of Sekerpare are flour, eggs, butter, pistachio and sugar. Sekerpare is made as small pieces and the amount of sugar in Sekerpare is very high. So, when someone eats two or three pieces, it makes him feel full.  It can be served either hot or cold.  It reminds many people of Tulumba dessert.</p>
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:11:53 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>How the Ybanag From the Philippines Prepare Onion Leaves Salad (Ensalada Nga Kutchay)</title>
<link>http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/World-Cuisine/How-the-Ybanag-From-the-Philippines-Prepare-Onion-Leaves-Salad-Ensalada-Nga-Kutchay.95385</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>Onions are not only used as spices but also have various uses.  One of its numerous and valuable uses, since practically all houses grow kutchay in their backyards, is that of medicine.  Kutchay is used as antidote for dizziness, cough for kids and insect bites.  Considering its food usage, the onion leaf is a good appetizer.  The produced young onions invite the Ibanags to come up with an appetizer.  The kutchay leaves must be young, soft and green and it must be fresh from the garden to have a good flavor and could be eaten raw.</p>
 
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<p>The ensalada nga kutchay is very easy to prepare.  First, the fresh onion leaves are cut into one half inch lengthwise.  The leaves are mixed with chopped ginger, sliced tomatoes and bagoong or fish paste.  It is then served on a platter.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FPractical-Travel%2FWorld-Cuisine%2FHow-the-Ybanag-From-the-Philippines-Prepare-Onion-Leaves-Salad-Ensalada-Nga-Kutchay.95385"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FPractical-Travel%2FWorld-Cuisine%2FHow-the-Ybanag-From-the-Philippines-Prepare-Onion-Leaves-Salad-Ensalada-Nga-Kutchay.95385" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:50:52 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>How the Ybanag of the Philippines Make Pickled Pepper</title>
<link>http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/World-Cuisine/How-the-Ybanag-of-the-Philippines-Make-Pickled-Pepper.95368</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>Preparing pickled pepper or sili nga artem, coming from both kinds of pepper is the same.  Both could be used as appetizer either ripe or unripe. The preparation of this appetizer is very simple. One has to gather fresh sili from the garden and put in a clean bottle/jar locally known as garafon. The pepper or sili is washed first and its water dripped for a while to remove excess water.  This preserves the life of the pepper or sili.  Thereafter, the pepper or sili is put in the jar or garafon. A cup of vinegar, preferably the native vinegar which is the silam na nipa or nipa vinegar, is boiled they give better taste and greater aroma.  One teaspoon of salt is added to one pack of black pepper.  As soon as the mixture is boiled, it is poured onto a bottle with pepper (sili).  The pickled pepper (sili nga artem) cannot be used immediately after its preparation.  The pepper (sili), mixed with all the other ingredients, is fermented for five days.  After the 5th day, the mixture is ready for use.</p>
 
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<p>The fermentation is an indispensable stage so as to bring out the best aroma and flavor of the appetizer.  Family members partake in eating this appetizer as soon at they are served on the table.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FPractical-Travel%2FWorld-Cuisine%2FHow-the-Ybanag-of-the-Philippines-Make-Pickled-Pepper.95368"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trifter.com%2FPractical-Travel%2FWorld-Cuisine%2FHow-the-Ybanag-of-the-Philippines-Make-Pickled-Pepper.95368" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:24:19 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Delicious Turkish Delights 2</title>
<link>http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/World-Cuisine/Delicious-Turkish-Delights-2.92653</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>I hope that you all enjoy reading my first article &amp;ldquo;<a href="http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/World-Cuisine/Delicious-Turkish-Delights-1.91565" target="_blank">Delicious Turkish Delights 1</a>&amp;rdquo;. This is my second article about Turkish delights. This article covers other delicious Turkish delights revani,  keskul,  and tulumba.</p>
 
<h3>Revani</h3>
 
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<p>Revani is one of the well-known desserts of Turkish, Arabic and Greek cuisine. However, it is known as with different names in different cultures. For example, in Arabic cultures it is called as Basbousa. Revani takes it's name from a poet who lived in 16th century. Additionally, there are very little differences between both cooking and ingredients. The main ingredients of Turkish revani are semolina, eggs, sugar, flour. After being cooked, it is mixed with syrup which has already been prepared. The typical Revani syrup includes caster sugar, water and lemon. It is usually  served at room temperature. Some people prefer to serve it with clotted cream.</p>
 
<h3>Keskul</h3>
 
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<p>It is a kind of pudding peculiar to Turkish cuisine. The main ingredients of Keskul are milk, egg yolks, sugar, corn starch and almond. First of all the egg yolks are whisked with almond extract, sugar, corn starch and milk in a bowl. Prepared mixture is stirred in medium heat. While stirring the mixture, boil it two or three minutes. Afterthat, let the mixture cool for an hour. Keskul is served cold with ice-cream.</p>
 
<h3>Tulumba</h3>
 
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<p>It is a kind of Turkish dessert. It is deemed that it originates from ancient Anatolian cultures. The main ingredients of tulumba are water, unsalted butter, salt, flour, sunflower oil and eggs. The syrup of tulumba is made with sugar, water and lemon juice. Water, butter and salt is heated in a pot. When it starts boling, flour is added and the heat is lowered. Whole mixture is stirred constantly until it becomes doughy. Then the eggs are added to the mixture one at a time and blended. Finally, it is mixed with it's syrup that has already been prepared.</p>
 
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:30:26 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Delicious Turkish Delights 1</title>
<link>http://www.trifter.com/Practical-Travel/World-Cuisine/Delicious-Turkish-Delights-1.91565</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>Have you ever tasted delicious Turkish delights. I don't think so because most of the you here lives outside Turkey. I claim that most of you are not aware of those delights. I have tasted many tasty delights of other countries since I am interested in other nation's cuisine. However, they are not as delicious as Turkish ones. Those delights in the following list are my favorite ones.</p>
 
<h3>Lokum</h3>
 
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<p>Lokum is called as &amp;ldquo;Turkish delight&amp;rdquo; in other European countries. It is mainly made from sugar and starch. However, in some lokum kinds, it is flavored with lemon, rosewater, cinnamon and mint. Lokums are generally white, yellow and pink. I prefer to taste the pink one because it is mixed with rosewater.Lokums with rosewater smell like roses.Because of it's ingredients,lokum is soft and sticky.</p>
 
<h3>Baklava</h3>
 
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<p>Baklava is a heritage from Ottoman Empire cuisine to Turkish cuisine.In Ottoman Empire,Baklava was made in big palaces of the Empire.It was made especially in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul where the sultans of Ottoman Empire stayed.So,Baklava is not only delicious but also a historical significance.The main ingredients of Baklava is walnut and pistachio.After being cooked,it is sweetened with it's syrup.</p>
 
<h3>Kadayif</h3>
 
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<p>The main ingredients of Kadayif are sugar,butter,hazelnut,water and lemon.Kadayif is first cooked and then mixed with it's syrup.After being prepared,it is served cool.Kadayif is the main delight of Ramadan and Muslim's bairams.In patisseries,kadayif is served with ice-cream.</p>
 
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:20:52 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>Taste Delicious Mexican Food</title>
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<![CDATA[								<p>I like Turkish and Chinese cuisine. I like eating Turkish food, as can be expected, since I live in Turkey. I eat Chinese food when I go out with my colleagues and friends. It was three years ago when I first tasted a Mexican food Quesadillas. It was very delicious. I asked my friends whether they liked Quesadillas or not. Our first impressions were positive about Quesadillas. All my friends confessed that Quesadillas was really delicious. After that day, Both I and my friends searched on other Mexican food. During this search activities, we also found good Mexican restaurants in Istanbul. This article is about my favourite Mexican food. </p>
 
<h3>Quesadillas</h3>
 
<p>Quesadillas is the first Mexican food I have ever tasted. It is also the top of my favourite Mexican food. The ingredients of Quesadillas are chicken, potatoes, refried beans, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, black pepper, salt, butter and mushroom. In some part of the Mexico, cheese is also added. Quesadillas is also a part of Mexican culture and tradition. If you live in Mexico or go to Mexico, you can easily find Quesadillas in every restaurants, stadiums and theaters. </p>
 
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<h3>Tortilla</h3>
 
<p>Tortilla is made from finely ground maize or wheat flour. It is one of the symbols of Mexican kitchen. Tortilla is a kind of omelette which is made with layers of eggs and sliced potatoes. Tortilla is made not only in Mexico but also in Panama, USA, South America and Central America. Eggs and potatoes are main ingredients of Tortilla. </p>
 
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<h3>Gaspatcho</h3>
 
<p>Gaspatcho is one of the popular Mexican soup.  Unlike Quesadillas and Tortilla, Gaspatcho is served cold. The ingredients of Gaspatcho soup are tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, cucumber, olive oil, bread, salt and vinegar. </p>
 
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<h3>Tacos</h3>
 
<p>Tacos is one of the traditional Mexican food. Tacos is made from corn flour, meat, chicken and mince. All these ingredients are mixed in a special pot called Taco. Most of the time, Tacos is mixed with spice. </p>
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:21:06 PST</pubDate></item>
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