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Looking to try something a little different, try steamed yeast rolls, Bao and fill with your favorite taco fillings. Takes a few steps but light and fluffy and and a fun way to eat tacos.
I have to admit, I had never heard of bao until we ordered it at a new restaurant in town that is specializing in food truck food. I'm not sure this is something they actually serve from a food truck, it seems a little time intensive. In any event, I thought they were great and couldn't believe I had never had them before. We looked up a recipe, and it's not for the faint of heart. We also learned that you really need to eat them while they are warm which might be why it's hard to make in a restaurant situation.
Bao is a steam filled bun or bread like item made with yeast and common in Chinese Cuisine. It's also called baozi.
The recipe I tried was from the Epicurous website which I knew would be reliable. Not having any experience steaming anything but vegetables, I wanted to make sure someone knew what they were doing. Basically this is just steamed yeast dough. Steaming dough gives it an odd texture, fluffy and light but not as bready as a dinner roll. We filled ours with pork and mozzarella. We just couldn't get over how delicious these were. Slightly sweet, light and pretty unusual for a Southern girl who hasn't experimented with Asian cooking.
To make these, you start with a yeast dough and let it rise. It's not going to be quite as light as dinner rolls might be. Once it has risen, we rolled it out and used a stadium cup to cut circles that we thought would be a good size to hold the ingredients. You can make them bigger or smaller but a stadium cup was just perfect for us. Brush oil on one side of your circle and fold it in half. The oil keeps it from sticking together while they cook. We let them rise a bit and then placed them in a steamer on a piece of parchment paper. The paper keeps them from sticking to the bottom of the steamer. Cover them and let them steam for a few minutes.
These are a bit of work and do require a steamer. I don't know how you could make these without one. Once they are done cooking wrap them in a towel and put them back in the steamer, turn off the heat and cover and they will stay warm for a few minutes while you are getting the toppings together. These were so good that I think they will replace tortillas in our house. At least on those occasions when we have time to make yeast dough. For the filling, use anything that you might put in a quesadilla or taco.
Bao (Steamed Yeast Rolls)
- 1 cup warm water
- ½ teaspoon yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons non-fat dried milk
- 3 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- Add yeast to ¼ cup warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let stand until foamy, 5-10 minutes. Whisk in dried milk and remaining ¾ cup warm water.
- In an electric stand mixer, add 3 cups of flour and sugar. Add yeast mixture and combine with a fork. On low speed knead dough with dough hook for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour if it is too sticky to handle. Put in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
- Punch down dough and flatten into a disk. Sprinkle baking powder over the center of the dough, gather edges of dough and pinch to seal in baking powder. Knead until it is incorporated about 5 minutes. Return to oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in warm place for 30 minutes.
- Form dough into a 16-inch long log. Cut into 16 equal pieces and cover working with one piece at a time. Roll into a circle. (We use a 4 inch stadium cup to make a perfect circle) Brush half of circle lightly with oil and fold in half crosswise. Do not pinch. Place each bun on a piece of wax paper and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and cover with plastic wrap and let rise slightly for 30 minutes.
- Using a steamer, bring water to a boil. Carefully place 5-7 buns on the wax paper in the steamer rack. The buns should not touch. Cover tightly and leave over high heat until buns are puffed and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate with tongs and discard paper. Wrap in a towel, not terry cloth, to keep warm. When you have finished, turn off heat and place towel with buns inside in the steamer and cover to keep warm.


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Tourism New Zealand will kick off its campaign to promote NZ as the complete cycling destination at the Cycling Australia and SBS Bike and Lifestyle Show from 19 – 20 October.
The branded exhibition stand will feature a 3D map giving consumers a visual representation of New Zealand's 23 diverse cycle trails that stretch over 2,500kms.
Cyclists enjoying the flats in Hawkes Bay
Tourism New Zealand's General Manager Australia, Tim Burgess said the show presents a fantastic opportunity for Tourism New Zealand to engage directly with the Australian cycling community.
Burgess said, "Cycling is the fastest-growing participation sport in Australia and New Zealand ticks all the boxes when it comes to diversity, proximity and accessibility. It's a chance to bring the New Zealand cycleway offering to life and inspire people to put New Zealand at the top of their cycling holiday list."
The show aligns with the Spring Cycle and Sydney Olympic Park Festival of Cycling and has been timed to optimise exposure and engagement opportunities for New Zealand.
Exhibitors include Hawke's Bay Tourism, Cycle Journeys, Skyline Queenstown, Tourism Central Otago, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, PureTrails, Positively Wellington Tourism, Takaro Trails Cycle Tours and Pedaltours.
Burgess said, "Our research has shown that those participating in special interest activities, including cycling, spend more and stay longer than average visitors."
In conjunction with the show, TNZ has also released a cycling video on YouTube showcasing one of its many unique trails – The Hauraki Rail Trail in the North Island.
This news follows the New Zealand Government's commitment to develop New Zealand Cycle Trails by investing $50 million into providing healthy and enjoyable ways for visitors to see the country.
Tourism New Zealand was recently named Australasia's Leading Tourist Board for the fourth consecutive year at the 2013 World Travel Awards. For more information visit newzealand.com.

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Recalled Alfalfa Sprouts Sold to Walmarts in 15 states
Alfalfa sprouts recalled due to salmonella poisoning were sold to approximately 400 Walmart stores across the nation. The sprouts were recalled by Caldwell Fresh Foods of Maywood, Calif.
The 15 states where Walmarts bought tainted sprouts were: Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon and Wisconsin.
Last week, the Center for Disease Control reported that the recalled sprouts have sickened at least 22 people in 10 states.
Beware of the sprouts you eat!
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Three Secrets To Successfully Marketing Live Events
Hosting a live event is one of the best ways to connect with your community at a heart level and also position yourself as a leader in your field. Once you've built enough traction that your audience is craving in-person experiences with you, inviting them to attend a conference has a powerful draw.
But what if it's your first time hosting a live event and you're not quite sure how well received this idea might be? Perhaps you're risk averse when it comes to putting down a deposit for the venue, before knowing how many people you might expect.
I interviewed Carolin Soldo, creator of From Passion To Profits, to share her insights after having successfully marketed her own event and had 150+ attendees at her conference in Miami.
Here are the top three strategies Carolin recommends if you're considering hosting a live event:
1. Pre-Plan Your Content and Activities Prior to Marketing the Event
This will help raise the level of trust they have with you and entice them to want to know more about you, your stories, and your methodologies.
Ideally, you want to orchestrate a situation where they feel like they can't get enough of you, and engaging them through creative content marketing strategies will help you with that.
[Tweet "3 top tips for #marketing #liveevents from @CarolinSoldo."]2. Align Yourself With Speakers Who Have Similar Audiences
Collaborate with others in your field so that you can tap into the warm audiences of those who have a complementary offer to yours, but don't compete with your area of expertise.
This method also has built-in urgency, which helps with conversations, since the deal only can be offered prior to the event date. Those who procrastinate won't be able to get it later.
3. Leverage Facebook Advertising to Get People Interested
Creating a freebie or "ethical bribe" that is related to your event will help build a list of potential attendees quickly.
Carolin created a free downloadable guide that walks people through how to get the most out of a live event as an attendee – what are the benefits, how to network while there, how to position yourself as an expert, and more.
The results? 150+ attendees to a conference where the average ticket price is $497, lots of engagement, credibility, trust, and goodwill built with the community and more opportunities for future collaborations for both attendees and speakers alike.
If you're considering hosting an event of your own, I highly recommend you try Carolin's strategies and focus on building goodwill with your community prior to selling any tickets to them. It'll pay off big time, I promise.


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Why it's more important than ever to host a virtual Christmas party
The 2020 festive period is now in full swing. However, with the UK coming out of lockdown to tighter tier restrictions, it's fair to say Christmas will look different this year. A work Christmas party is often a great excuse to let your hair down and celebrate the festive season with your colleagues. After a year filled with lots of change, ups and downs and staying at home, now more than ever it is important to celebrate all we have achieved.
Here we share the top five reasons why it's more important than ever to host a virtual Christmas party.
The stress of achieving set targets and meeting deadlines, combined with adjusting to remote working has impacted us all differently. Planning a celebration to look forward to at the end of the year, is a great way to boost motivation and make your team feel valued.
Staying connected
Most businesses have been working remotely since March this year which has left some employees feeling lonely or disconnected. In fact, [1]one in four adults have experienced feelings of loneliness since the peak of the pandemic in April.
Organising an end of year social event can help to bring colleagues together and prevent loneliness this festive season, especially for those employees that may be living alone. It's also a great excuse to have a laugh together!Lifting spirits
If – like many – you're still working from home, it can be hard to strike the right work-life balance, and this can take its toll on your wellbeing.[2]Since March, there has been an increase in the number of workplace mental health conditions such as burnout.
Taking time out of a busy work schedule to get together and celebrate the festive season is a good way to help lift spirits and team morale.
Celebration of achievements
Whilst festive celebrations may be different this year, a virtual Christmas party can be a great way to spread some festive cheer and recognise all the hard work you and your team have achieved in 2020.
Whilst our Christmas party may not be the usual meal, ball or gathering we're used to, it's still important to celebrate together, even if it is virtually. It is a great way to reward your team, and you can even get creative with your party. Why not host a virtual rewards evening or organise a secret Santa? It's something for you and your team to look forward as we come to the end of a difficult year.
Promoting company culture
Each organisation will have their own company culture and ways of celebrating. Whilst we have experienced lots of change this year it's important to continue Christmas traditions that reflects your business's unique culture.
This will be particularly helpful for employees that may have joined an organisation this year whilst working remotely to learn more about the organisation and build relationships with their colleagues and wider teams.
Whilst planning a virtual Christmas party this year, it is important to remember different team members like to socialise in different ways. Therefore, making sure your virtual celebrations take into consideration the personalities and needs of all your team will help this year's festive celebrations get off to a great start; as well as putting the anxieties that come with virtual celebrations, such as technological glitches and being on camera at ease.


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Last week William Foster, Executive Director of the Jacobson Family Foundation and former Bridgespan Group Senior Partner, spoke about philanthropic and executive leadership in bringing nonprofits to scale at an event sponsored by UpStart Bay Area, the Foundation Center, and the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.
Foster raised a number of important ideas for nonprofit leaders and funders to consider, some of which Ill explore here.
Before the event I had an opportunity to read a fascinating interview that Foster did in Shma with UpStart CEO Toby Rubin. What struck me most in this article was Fosters definition of scale, not as a catchy synonym for growth but as arrival at a particular point that achieves the nonprofits vision of success.
Foster made this argument again last week, highlighting, as he did in the interview, Geoffrey Canadas choice to limit Harlem Childrens Zones focus to 24 square blocks.
As someone who isnt entirely comfortable with the constant drumbeat for growth in our society, Im fascinated by the idea that scale for nonprofits could be something other than growth in the traditional sense. Id love to see more examples, though, of how nonprofits are defining this elusive arrival point if not based on growth. Im having a hard time wrapping my brain around what this looks like.
Funding Models
Prior to Fosters event I also read for the first time his immensely popular Stanford Social Innovation Review article Ten Nonprofit Funding Models. I had been hearing about it for years, but it wasnt until I read the article that I really began to understand what a funding model is and how important it is for nonprofits to have one (and to know it).
Fosters contention, which he also made at the event, is that there is a relationship between the programs a nonprofit runs and the funding sources available to support it. The bigger an organization gets, the fewer the haphazard options at its disposal to meet its budget.
Few start-ups will reach the size Foster refers to (roughly $25 million on up), but the idea of being strategic about your funding model is important for every organizations long-term sustainability. As Foster has argued, you can improvise a $1 million budget, but even for those who do even for those who are able to meet their budget because their sisters next door neighbor happens to be a billionaire its supremely important to recognize what your strongest funding sources should be based on the work you do. This focus will enable nonprofits to build a funding base that will still be there when the more random, idiosyncratic support disappears.
Suggestions for Funders
Foster shared a number of important lessons for philanthropists and foundation executives, but here are two that stood out to me:
- Patience is important. Since change doesnt happen overnight, funders should recognize the arc of time it will take to succeed and be prepared to wait awhile for results.
- Funders should make their strategic and staffing decisions grantee-oriented a major shift. For example, hire program officers who have the technical expertise to help grantees scale rather than just those with issue expertise.
Foster rightly pointed out that since creating change is hard, its often difficult to be a funder if you want to create change (whereas its immensely easier if your goal is simply to do good things with your philanthropy). Far from trying to scare off such funders, Foster meant this as encouragement to them to recognize and persevere through the inherent difficulties in philanthropy.
I look forward to more events like the one William Foster did last week, which bring together funders and nonprofit professionals to learn and network with one another. As Foster noted, more open and honest dialogue is a key ingredient for creating an effective philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
Additional Reading
Ten Nonprofit Funding Models (SSIR)
Finding Your Funding Model (SSIR)
The Challenges in Scaling Growth of Nonprofits (Adin Millers blog)
Hand-in Hand: Philanthropic Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (UpStart blog)
Mike Berkowitz is co-founder & CEO of Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies, LLC, a philanthropy and nonprofit consulting firm. Mike is also the co-founder and President of the One Percent Foundation.
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Like many thinkers of his age, John Locke maintained a commonplace book, an intellectual scrapbook of ideas and quotations he'd found in his readings. In order to be useful, such a book needs an index, and Locke's method is both concise (occupying only two pages) and flexible (accommodating new topics as they come up, without wasting pages in trying to anticipate them).
The index lists the letters of the alphabet, each accompanied by the five vowels. Then:
When I meet with any thing, that I think fit to put into my common-place-book, I first find a proper head. Suppose for example that the head be EPISTOLA. I look unto the index for the first letter and the following vowel which in this instance are E. i. If in the space marked E. i. there is any number that directs me to the page designed for words that begin with an E and whose first vowel after the initial letter is I, I must then write under the word Epistola in that page what I have to remark.
The result is a useful compromise: Each of the book's pages is put to productive use without any need for an overarching plan, and the contents are kept accessible through a simple, expanding index that occupies only two pages. The whole project can grow in almost any direction, and when the pages are full then a new volume can be begun.
(Via the Public Domain Review.)


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Source: Texas Department of Agriculture
In a celebration of agriculture and family heritage, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture honored 76 farms and ranches spanning 56 Texas counties at the 40th Annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony. The ceremony, held Friday in the House chamber at the Texas State Capitol, recognized Texas families who have kept their farms and ranches in continuous agricultural production for 100 years or more.
"The roots of agriculture run deep in Texas history, and the families we honored today are true pioneers," Miller said. "It is my pleasure to recognize our Family Land Heritage honorees and their contributions to our state's legacy. Making a living off the land has never been easy, and the success of these farms and ranches is a testament to the rewards of hard work, determination and commitment to land and family."
Among the families honored today are five who represent properties that have been in continuous agricultural production for 150 years or more, including:
- Constant Creek Ranch in Austin County
- Brautigam Farm in Montgomery County
- Butler Ranch in Smith County
- Rancho Santo Niño in Webb County
- La Libertad Ranch in Zapata County
To date, TDA has recognized more than 4,800 properties in 237 counties across Texas. To view the complete list of FLH properties honored this year, click here.
Family Land Heritage is possible through the generous support of sponsors – no taxpayer dollars were used for activities during the event. Title, platinum and gold sponsors include:
- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (Title Sponsor)
- Ag Workers Insurance
- Brookshire Brothers
- Capital Farm Credit
- Collin Street Bakery
- Earthmoving Contractors Association of Texas
- McCoy's Building Supply
- Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
- Texas Association of Dairymen
- Texas Potato Growers
- Texas Tea
- Dow AgroSciences
- National Ranching Heritage Center
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas Poultry Federation
- Texas Wildlife Association


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The COVID-19 pandemic made social media's presence in our lives even more important. Most marketers had already planned to expand their social media marketing in 2021 anyway, but the pandemic heightened that urgency and caused marketers to rethink their strategies. Here's what's going on at some of the major platforms.
Despite a year of challenges, Facebook looks to be even stronger next year with Shops, which it launched in May, allowing seamless shopping across its platforms. Marketers should also anticipate seeing advancements in Facebook Pay to further simplify shopping with one-click buying options. Highlighting products for purchase within posts will also enhance the shopping experience.
Also anticipated is the opportunity to expedite eCommerce across the expected merger of its messenger apps. The interconnectivity of Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram Direct has been hinted at several times and, when enhanced, will deliver more opportunities when accomplished. What this will mean for marketers is the ability to easily broaden their reach across all three channels.
What's likely to be introduced next year is AR, the Project Aria wearables project announced in September by Facebook. It teamed up with a subsidiary of Ray-Ban to build a wearable device, which, when completed, will be expected to perform everyday tasks easier and better.
Apple is also working on its own version called Apple Glass Exact, the details of which remain largely unknown, aside from the fact that it will be synced with the iPhone A Bloomberg report said it would display things like email, maps, games and text from the iPhone to the face.
With the closure of movie theaters, Facebook's Oculus virtual reality headsets have filled the entertainment gap. Sales have skyrocketed, in large, part to the pandemic. Prices have been coming down, making it more appealing for marketers to consider video ads and promotions.
Unlike Facebook, don't expect to see much in the way of changes and improvements with Twitter. Yet, it remains a popular platform.
No changes are anticipated for Moments and Audio Spaces. However, the increasing popularity of Fleets will likely bring about improvements like AR options and effects to further grow its audience.
Status indicators on profiles could be a welcome addition. The topic, however, is somewaht unpredictable. It appears to be a feature that has the potential for more engagement with its ability to provide recommendations to users after collecting relevant feeds.
As far as Instagram, continued attention and focus on eCommerce are expected to continue into 2021, especially the development of shopping tools to foster more sales. Because it's already a place many shoppers visit in search of new products, expect to see the introduction of AR try-on tools and one-click shopping.
With TikTok's fate in the U.S. still hanging in the balance, look for Stories to try some new approaches in user home feeds. What might the result be if Instagram aligned its home feed with the preferences of individual users and offered them the option of switching back if they wished? Reels, on the other hand, maybe in standby mode depending on the fate of TikTok.
Popular in its AR space and its younger demographics, Snapchat's steady growth can be traced to its Snap Originals programming. Expect to see more studios and publishers flocking there as we return to a new normal.
With TikTok's U.S. future still hanging in the balance, expect to see it making eCommerce a focus in 2021. Another of their challenges will be ensuring that its main creators get paid.
Ronn Torossian is CEO of leading PR agency 5WPR.


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Ferrari quash rumours of Costa's return
Aldo Costa is not on his way back to Ferrari despite rumours that the Scuderia are keen to bring the design guru back into the fold.
Costa left Ferrari in 2011, joining Mercedes where he played an integral role in their run of six successive championship doubles.
He left Mercedes to join Dallara as its chief technical officer earlier this year.
Ferrari, though, is said to want him back.
Struggling with its SF1000, which is not only down on power but has also missed the boat with its aerodynamics, the Scuderia was rumoured to be keen on bringing Costa back into Formula 1.
However, Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri has quashed that rumour.
"A copy is never as good as the original," Grandpx.news quotes Camilleri as having told Gazzetta dello Sport when asked about Costa.
"I don't mean to belittle Aldo's accomplishments, but it would be a bit easy to think that one person changes everything with something as complex as a Formula 1 car.
"What we need is courage, determination and creativity, and I have complete confidence in the people we have today."
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The Italian, though, is confident that even without Costa on board, Ferrari will be back to winning ways in the not-to-distant future.
"It won't happen in the blink of an eye but I hope for and expect progress in 2021, which should be the foundation for a new era when we get completely fresh regulations in 2022," he added.
Ferrari has managed just two podium results this season with Charles Leclerc second at the Austrian Grand Prix and third at the British race.
That, though, is where the champagne celebrations end.
The Scuderia have bagged just 93 points leaving them down in sixth place in the Constructors' Championship.
27 behind Renault, even finishing inside the top half of the standings won't be easy.
Ferrari's position in the standings hasn't been helped by Sebastian Vettel's struggles.
Told he won't be a Ferrari driver next season, the German has been off the pace all year, scoring just 18 points.
Camilleri insists it is not motivation that's the problem.
"I don't see any problem with Seb's motivation," he said. "But he has lost confidence in the car. That's why he doesn't get as much out of it as Charles.
"But I think Vettel is an outstanding professional and I hope he can prove it again soon.
"He will always be part of the Ferrari family."
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Opposition Objects to Waiving of Backlog of Vehicle Licensing Fees
The Hon. Ezzard Miller, Leader of the Official Opposition, has raised concerns about the Cabinet's announced amnesty for owners of unlicensed vehicles, particularly with respect to the waiving of a backlog of millions of dollars in fees owed to Government.
"I am disappointed to see that the amnesty includes a waiver of the backlog of licensing fees, given that transgressors should be easily trackable in a timely way based on properly maintained file data," Mr. Miller said.
The waiving of fees, he said, is particularly troubling when Government is at the same time prosecuting Caymanians through the courts for unpaid medical bills, Mr. Miller said.
"By waiving the large backlog of licensing fees," Mr. Miller said, "the Government is falling back on the politically motivated non-punitive, forgiving position, because they have found themselves facing the embarrassment of not having insisted on the enforcement of the law as fees become due."
This consistent neglect of duty," Mr. Miller said, "is what leads to the breakdown of respect for the law."
Mr. Miller said, however, that the situation being what it is now, as the Government faces the discomfiture of this huge backlog, he could "accept a waiving of prosecution once outstanding fees are paid up in immediate response to the amnesty, even though in so doing we are turning a blind eye to the fact that operating an unlicensed vehicle on the road is a criminal offence under the Traffic Law."
But, he said, extending the amnesty to the waiving of "all collectable unpaid licensing fees, is beyond unacceptable—it is unconscionable."
"How can we justify prosecuting people through the courts because they were sick and could not pay bills, while we waive unpaid vehicle licensing fees and deprive government of substantial revenue which is needed to maintain the roads?" Mr. Miller asked.
As background, according to press reports on Thursday (April 26) there are some 37,000 unlicensed vehicles, each owing a minimum of $180 per year, totalling a minimum of $6 million annually. Reports further indicate that some of the backlog goes back to as far as 2004.
"How did we get into this mess?" Mr. Miller asked. "Where is the administrative accountability of the Department of Vehicles and Drivers' Licensing for the collection of the fees and the RCIPS for the enforcement of the law?"
"This demonstrates the perennial problem of successive Cayman Islands Governments — the lack of enforcement of the laws on the books fully and properly and in a sustained way," Mr. Miller said.
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Try this Fish Stuffed with Fresh Herbs (Mahi-Ye Tu Por Ba Sabzi) recipe, or contribute your own.
Suggest a better descriptionRecipes from Persian Cooking For A Healthy Kitchen 1. Rinse fish in cold water. Pat dry with paper towel and rub inside and out with 1 teaspoon salt. 2. In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and saute garlic, parsley, tarragon, scallions, coriander, and mint; add walnuts, barberries, raisins, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat. 3. Preheat oven to 400F. Fill the fish with the herb stuffing; pin the cavity shut. Lay the fish in a greased baking dish. Dot the fish with the remaining oil and saffron water; place in the oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the size of the fish), until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste occasionally with pan juices. 4. Arrange the fish on a serving platter and garnish with lime or Seville orange slices. 5. Serve with Saffron Steamed Plain Basmati Rice (chelow) and fresh herbs. Note: If using fish fillets, place the stuffing in the center of a greased baking dish. Cover it with fish and pour the saffron water, oil, and juice over the fish. Continue with step 4. *Clean sand from dried barberries (zereshk) by removing their stems and placing barberries in a colander. Place colander in a large container full of cold water and allow barberries to soak for 20 minutes. The sand will settle to the bottom of the container. Take the colander out of the container and run cold water over the barberries; drain and set aside. If using fresh barberries, remove stems and rinse with cold water. Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #045 by Daniella De Picciotto
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (204g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 | ||
Calories: 308 | ||
Calories from Fat: 148 (48%) | ||
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Total Fat 16.5g | 22 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.9g | 10 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 3.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 10.1g | ||
Cholesterol 35.3mg | 11 % | |
Sodium 67.9mg | 2 % | |
Potassium 628.8mg | 17 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 23.7g | 7 % | |
Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 18 % | |
Sugars, other 19.2g | ||
Protein 20.6g | 29 % | |
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The gospel reading for Mass this morning (3/3/18 – Saturday of the Second Week of Lent) is the story of the prodigal son from Luke's Gospel. There are three people in this story, all with the freedom to choose how they live their life.
First is the younger son. He chooses to take his share of his father's estate and to go off and live a life of dissipation. He is free to make this choice. At first, he enjoys life, doing whatever he wants but he quickly goes through all his money. He ends up working taking care of swine (pigs) and finds himself wishing he ate as good as the pigs. He then chooses to go back to his father, not to ask for forgiveness – he would have no right to expect that. He only seeks to become one of his workers who he knows are better off than he.
There is also the older son. He has always chosen in his freedom to obey his father. Yet, I ask what he based his choice on. Did he choose to obey his father to enjoy his father's wealth? Did he do it out of a sense of obligation? Or did he really freely choose to obey his father? When his younger brother returns, he is angry that the father has welcomed his brother back. He refuses to enter his father's house because he holds a grudge against his brother.
Then there is the father. He freely chose to give his younger son his share of the estate when he asked. When this son returns he freely chose to forgive him and welcome him back. He was under no obligation or expectation to welcome him back. In fact, social expectations of the time said the son had no right to come back. The father didn't care. He chose to forgive. He chose to love.
Each of us has the freedom to choose. Do we choose to live in an immoral and unfaithful way, divorcing ourselves from God like the younger son at the beginning of the story? Do we choose to be like the older son, following out of obedience? Or do we choose to be like the father, loving and forgiving?
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Let us show you the benefits of working with local real estate attorneys.
There are many advantages involved with working with local real estate attorneys when you are buying or selling residential or commercial property in the Lake Norman, North Carolina area. One of these is saving money, as an out-of-town attorney will need to mail all documents to you and you'll need to then return them after you've found a notary to witness your signatures. That is not just time-consuming – the cost is usually placed on your shoulders. At Bright Law, PLLC, our local real estate attorneys not only let you avoid that scenario, but we also offer mobile service so you don't even have to leave your home or business.
The mobile closing services provided by our local real estate attorneys do not cost you anything extra, as we include closing in our standard fee structure. The only time you'll face an additional fee is if you are outside our service area:
- Iredell County: North to Amity Hill Road (Exit 45 on I-77), West to Knox Farm Road
- Cabarrus County: West to Cold Springs Road/Irish Potato Road interchange
- Lincoln County: East to Hwy 321
- Catawba County: North to W. North Carolina 10, East to Hwy 16
- Gaston County: East to Bessemer City Blvd. (Exit 14 on I-85)
- Union County: East to Hwy 601, South to Waxhaw Hwy (75)
We handle the closing, and then as soon as the transaction has been recorded with the Register of Deeds office, we release the funds with your choice of a check delivery or wire transfer. As local real estate attorneys with a strong standing in the community, our bank handles our wire transfers with one set fee, so you won't pay extra if you need the proceeds separately disbursed. Contact us today if you would like to know more about our local real estate attorneys and how we can make your closing go smoothly.
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How To Install Plugins In WordPress
Last modified: June 11, 2020
Plugins are an important part of running a WordPress website. Installing a plugin is very simple, there are two options for you: installing a zip file or installing from the store. In this guide, we look at both options.
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Installing From The Store
The easiest option for installing a WordPress plugin is to use the plugin store on your Dashboard. The only downside of this is that it is specifically for free plugins. However, here are the steps.
Step 1 – Visit Plugins
Visit the plugin store page by going to Plugins and then 'Add New' on your WordPress admin area.
Step 2 – Search For Your Plugin
Now using the search option in the top right corner, enter in the name of the plugin or feature you want to install. Then you will see a list of the plugins that are applicable.
Step 3 – Pick Your Plugin
Find the plugin that suits your needs and click on the 'Install Now' option. WordPress will automatically install the plugin for you. Once installed you can click on the 'Activate' button to start using it.
Installing It Manually
Next you can install a plugin using a zip file. This is a manual installation and is best used when you've bought a premium plugin.
Step 1 – Visit Plugins
Visit the plugin store page by going to Plugins and then 'Add New' on your WordPress admin area.
Step 2 – Upload Plugin
Next click on the 'Upload Plugin' option on the page. You will then be taken to a page where you need to click on the 'Choose File' option and then find and upload the plugin.
Step 3 – Install
Once you've gone back to the 'Upload Plugin' screen you can click on the 'Install now' option. This will install the plugin and then you can activate the plugin on the Plugins page.
Final Word
Ensure that you're getting the best website you can by adding functionality to your website with the best plugins on WordPress. Use the two methods above to add plugins to your website.


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Patricia Walker was the speaker at the Post D monthly meeting in South Boston. Ms. Walker is the Plant Manager of Golden Piedmont Labs and spoke on the creation of Golden Piedmont Labs, a manufacturing plant that processes hemp. She discussed the process of hemp from the time a farmer receives his seed until it is grown, processed and reaches the retail shelves in a product. For more information and how to join TPA contact Carlyle Wimbish by phone at (434) 572-6254 or via email at [email protected].
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Established by TPA in 1975, an independent 501(c)(3) organization, the Hearing Trust accepts tax deductible donations from TPA members, posts, divisions, nonmembers, businesses, foundations, and all other legal entities. To learn more, make a contribution to the Hearing Trust or to apply for aid, please visit tpahq.org/tpa-hearing-trust.
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The pediatrics department is dedicated to the health and well being of infants, children, and teens offering care to children from birth to 18 years of age. We place an emphasis on establishing a long relationship of trust and care with our patients and their families. We are committed to delivery of high quality care by a professional and compassionate staff by treating patients as we would our own families. A number of our physicians and staff are bilingual with primary emphasis on providing care for our Spanish- speaking patients.
We offer a wide range of services not only for acute problems and well-child evaluations but also for a variety of more specialized needs. Within our department we offer support for breast feeding mothers, consultations on infant and child temperament, evaluation of school age children for attention problems, support for families addressing weight problems, and stress management services.
Our department is comprised of 19 Board Certified Pediatricians working in 3 different sites– San Rafael, Novato and Petaluma. Despite the distance separating each office, members of our department work side-by-side in their dedication to their patients and commitment to disease and injury prevention. We also seek to work closely with you in our efforts to optimize the health of your children. Our physicians and staff are committed to providing you and your family with a superior health care experience. Please let us know how we can meet that goal together!
Our Petaluma and Novato offices provide care during regular weekday hours only. Our San Rafael Park clinic provides not only weekday care, but also urgent care on weekends and holidays for patients of all three sites. Whether your child is being seen in a different clinic than usual or is being seen in any Kaiser Hospital Emergency Department, the full medical record is immediately available thanks to our electronic medical record and integrated system of care.


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Joe Previte is a developer, a teacher, and creator of Vim for VSCode. In his spare time, he enjoys creating videos for egghead, writing articles relating to coding, and participating in an online meditation study group.
Joe shares the details of his journey from his decision to drop out of grad school and pursuing a career as a developer. Be sure to listen to the end where he opens up about the early obstacle he faced that not many people would have been able to overcome.
- Dropping out of grad school
- Choosing Free Code Camp over a Coding Bootcamp
- Participating in #100 days of code
- Pair programming to stay focused
- Immersing yourself into the tech world
- Tips to reach out to strangers to build your community
- 2 Week Product Challenge & Indie Hacking
- VIM for VS Code Book
- Freedom of time
- How to come back from failure
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WINNSBORO – Renting the Town of Winnsboro's Old Armory is going to get more expensive in 2013, according to a vote by Town Council Jan. 8. Council voted 3-0 to raise the rates on Armory rental by $100 for the new year, upping the rental fee to $550. Councilmen Danny Miller and Jackie Wilkes were not in attendance and did not vote on the rate change.
Council also voted on a change to their gratis use agreements for the Armory. Previously, groups granted gratis use of the Armory had also had the clean-up fee of $200 waived. Jan. 8, Council voted to no longer waive the clean-up fee.
Earlier in the meeting, Council announced that they would be accepting applications for their annual awards (employee, citizen, volunteer and business of the year) through Feb. 14. The awards will be announced in March. Council noted that last year's winners in individual categories would not be eligible for the same awards this year and that individuals would be eligible for recognition in only one category. Nominations may be made through the Town's new Web site, www.townofwinnsboro.com.
Absent from the Jan. 8 meeting was any input from the Friends of Mt. Zion Institute (FOMZI) on the fate of the Mt. Zion school building. Last month, Council voted to sever ties with Red Clay Development, the North Carolina firm that, nearly three years ago, purchased the Mount Zion Institute from the Town for $100,000.
"We feel like the FOMZI people are very dedicated to the project," Winnsboro Mayor Roger Gaddy said following the split with Red Clay last month. "Whether or not they'll be able to make the financial commitment that will be necessary will be their decision, but we're willing to explore different avenues with them and to work closely with them in any way we can to hopefully save the project."
FOMZI's Vicki Dodds said this week that FOMZI had met with Mayor Gaddy and members of Council in early January.
"We were encouraged by their receptiveness to our thoughts and our plans and think we at least have a commitment of time and verbal support," Dodds said. "I can't speak to their procedures as far as taking the buildings back from Red Clay but, for now, FOMZI will continue our action plan and has begun work on the grounds as of this weekend."
A revised contract between Winnsboro and the City of Columbia, designed to bring an additional 600,000 to 1 million gallons of water into the Winnsboro water system, has also not been addressed. Steve Gantt, Columbia's City Manager, said at the end of December that Columbia's City Council would vote on the new contract in January. Council did not take the matter up at their Jan. 8 meeting.
Fairfield County, meanwhile, has agreed to spend the $400,000 to purchase pumping equipment, which will be necessary to feed water from Columbia and into the tower on Highway 34 near Ben Arnold.


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- About the Assembly:
Q1: After assembly and program download, the Rollarm's four axes are in wired position, some maybe out of control. What should I do?
A: Remember to power on and calibrate each servo before assembly.
- About the Arduino code control:
Q1: When I open a program, it prompts me that a new folder should be created. After I click Yes and a new folder is created, the main program reports an error when I want to open the main program. What's going wrong?
A: DO NOT open these subprograms under Arduino code\Rollarm separately:
If you open the subprograms separately, a dialog box will pop up like this:
If a new folder has been created for the subprogram, please cut the subprogram file to the original directory Arduino code\Rollarm. Reopen the main program:
Then you can see the subprograms have been opened too:
- About the Labview software control:
Q1: After powering on the Rollarm, why do the servos shake a little when there's no movement at all?
A: There may be something wrong with the Serial Port. For instance, the following condition may appear:
Turn off the Rollarm, power it on again, and reconnect the serial port to try.
Q2: The Rollarm is in a strange position when I click Start and it's in the automatic mode. Anything wrong?
A: Here no values is filled in the table yet. The first three axes are in 0°, and the last one is in 90°. You need to fill the correct value of the rotating angle first, and click Start to run.
Before clicking Start, you need to fill in the rotating angle for each axis in different steps, and the interval time between steps. If you don't know the exact angle, you can shift to the manual mode and note down the angle values for each step, and then shift back to fill in. When all the steps above are done, you can click Start to let Rollarm perform the automatic control.


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After twenty minutes of play, the Flyers trail the Bruins 2-1. David Krejci put the Bruins up early on a broken play in front of Brian Boucher, but Danny Briere tied the score at one midway through the first period on a very similar play.
With only 36 seconds left, however, Ville Leino allowed Nathan Horton to drive down the slot and put a rebound past Brian Boucher, giving the Bruins the lead after one period. All three goals were scored with Leino and Briere on the ice, which… matches up with what we saw in the first series.
Throughout the period, the referees were once again questionable. Zac Rinaldo was called for goalie interference, but he was penalized more for who he is than what he did. At the other end, Daniel Paille lifted Chris Pronger's stick to negate an icing, but was called for tripping. In all, the officiating has been worse – and both calls were made under the "protect the players" umbrella, but it wasn't a good start for the men in stripes.
As alluded to earlier, both Bruins goals were scored by their top line. The Briere line was on the ice for both of them. On home ice, that is simply unacceptable. Peter Laviolette needs to be smarter and better at putting his players in a position to succeed, and putting his weakest defensive line on the ice against the Bruins' best offensive line – and also their two tallest forwards – is not doing his job. It hasn't been a good post-season for Laviolette, and he needs to fix it.
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Firewatch is a game in which you play as a firewatcher, alone in a tall tower in the forest. The game fits in the walking simulator genre, and it's one you have to play!
Your job is to make sure that the forest doesn't burn. You are practically alone in a huge sector of the forest, but you have a trusty walkie talkie you can use to chat with Delilah, your boss from the nearby tower. That's all I'll say about this one, so you'll have to play this experience in order to learn more!
As I played through this roughly 4-hour experience (add an extra hour if you missed some trophies and need to do some cleanup), I was impressed by its open world setting. You can wander pretty far as soon as you get the control of your character, and the game's design and graphics are great. The other aspect that wowed me is how good the narrative is – it's definitely a highlight!
All in all, I loved playing through Firewatch and ended up finishing it in a single epic 4-hour long session that ended at almost 2 a.m. I highly recommend this purchase to gamers looking for a different experience from your usual gaming sessions.


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What is a Hose Holder?
Hose holders are devices that house some type of hose when it is not in use. Different types of holders are used around the home, as part of fire fighting equipment, and in manufacturing plants. In some cases, the hose holder is more utilitarian in design and purpose. However, some options for the home are also designed to be decorative as well as functional.
One of the most common examples of the hose holder is the simple hose reel. This handy holder is often found at private residences, and makes for easy storage of a garden hose when it is not in use. Available in both rolling and wall-mounted versions, the reel makes it possible to wrap the garden hose for easy storage in a workshop or garage. One of the benefits of using this type of holder is that the hose does not have the chance to knot or tangle, making it much easier to deploy the hose when needed to water the lawn, garden, or flower beds.
Decorative versions of the hose holder are also found in many homes. Sometimes designed to resemble a large pot, these holders make it possible to wind the hose into the body of the device, then use a simple cover or lid to hide the hose from view. The holder can be placed conveniently on a patio or porch, and function as a decorative element in the space, especially when positioned among terracotta or clay pots that contain live plants.
In many manufacturing plants, the retractable hose holder is a common sight. For example, textile plants often make use of air hoses to remove off fly from fibers that settle into carding, spinning, and twisting machines. Often, the host holder is mounted in close proximity to the machines, making it easy for employees to reach for the hose and use the airflow from the hose to remove the residue from the machines. Once the machines are clean, the hose is allowed to automatically retract into the holder, eliminating the need rewind the hose manually.
Fire fighters also make use of the hose holder. Depending on the design of the fire trucks in use, the holders may allow for automatic retraction of the hose, or allow fire fighters to deploy the hoses by unwinding them manually. As with the holders designed for use around the home, holders used as part of fire fighting equipment are ideal for keeping the hydraulic hoses and their hose couplings from becoming tangled and wasting precious seconds during an emergency situation.
Whether used with garden hoses or as part of a hydraulic hose design, the hose holder is a practical solution that makes it easier to deploy the hose quickly, store it securely, and prevent the hose from tangling. Simple holders are found at just about any discount retail store that has a garden department. More elaborate designs for the home can be found at many home and garden shops. Industrial holders are often available from the larger industrial supply vendors that cater to corporate clients.


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A link to the video, embedded below, was posted to a FaceBook discussion started by Samantha Power, US Ambassador to the United Nations with the comment, "Sorry Miss Ambassador but I don't see in this recent video taken on February 2014 that people are rejecting Assad".
After March 2011, when the insurgency against the Syrian Government began, the mainstream media and much of the supposed alternate newsmedia have attempted to depict the government of President Bashar al-Assad as a corrupt and brutal regime hated by the people of Syria.
If the Syrian government was as hated by the Syrian people as Samantha Power and the newsmedia have been claiming for most of the last three years, how could it have held on to power for more than a few months? This alone shows the mainstream media foreign 'reporters' to have been lying about Syria as they lied about Libya and, before that, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Since March 2011, there have frequently been public demonstrations by large numbers of Syrians, showing their support for their Government and calling on the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia and their allies to stop supplying weapons to the foreign insurgents. On such demonstration occurred only 2 days ago. It is shown in the embedded Youtube video below.
At the moment the Syrian Army is winning the war, but they have won at the terrible cost of 130,000 lives lost so far in almost three years. There can be no guarantee that even a people as resilient as the Syrians have shown themselves to be, can continue to fight and sacrifice themselves indefinitely against the hordes of foreign mercenaries and jihadist terrorists being sent to Syria.
Furthermore, if the US-instigated regime change succeeds in Ukraine, Syria's ally Russia will be weakened and less able to support her.
Unlike Australia and Greece, #SyriaDefiesImf">Syria refused to bow to the dictates of the IMF
The only guarantee of victory for Syria in the longer term, is for the people of the Western nations, from which the terrorists are being supplied, to hold those governments to account through the Internet, the mass media and public protests and ultimately to throw them from office. A story on PressTV story Greek workers hold anti-austerity demo in Athens (25/2/2014) gives much cause for hope.
One reason for the hostility of the Western Military Alliance is that the Syrian Government, unlike the Greek Government, refused to be dictated to by the likes of Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF which dictated these economically ruinous austerity policies to the Greek Government. (Iceland also defied the dictates of the IMF in September 2013 and found it was able to overcome its economic difficulties far better than other other countries which had accepted IMF loans and the attached conditions.)
One reason for the hostility of the Western Military Alliance is that the Syrian Government, unlike the Greek Government, refused to be dictated to by the likes of Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund which dictated these austerity policies to the Greek Government. Christine Lagarde appeared on ABC Television's Q & A program on Tuesday 18 February in order to defend her policies before a studio and domestic audience. The IMF is still dictated by the arcane Friedmanite dogma that by sacking public servants and slashing government services, the supposedly more efficient private sector will fill the gap left and provide the services far more cost-effectively, thereby increasing prosperity for all.
Christine Lagarde's case fared badly against some well-worded questions from members of the audience. Had the discussion been allowed to proceed to its conclusion in more time than the one hour allowed by Q & A, Lagarde would have been completely demolished.


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Bollywood's answer to Michael Jackson, choreographer, actor, director Prabhudheva is once again in news. The ace dancer will be seen in Remo D'Souza's upcoming film 'ABCD 2', he is playing a grey character in the sequel to the hit ABCD sequel.
Prabhudheva is seen performing his signature steps in the new song released by the makers of the film. The song 'Happy Hours' is sung by Mika and was tweeted by Sharddha Kapoor on her Twitter handle. The song features the lead stars Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor, along with Prabhudheva and Remo D'Souza.
Remo D'Souza directorial 'ABCD 2', starring Varun Dhawana and Shraddha Kapoor will be releasing this June.


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Agadir City Tour
Take Agadir City Tour at the last minute to find the unmissable territories of the city of Agadir on 3 hours guiding Agadir Sightseeing Tour, where you will take stunning perspectives a the highest point of the Kasbah, and afterward attempt your haggling abilities at a Souk El Hed (local people advertise), all as you find out about the historical backdrop of this city. Toward the beginning of the Best 10 Agadir City Tour ever, we will drive along the Agadir sea shoreline promenade before landing at the contemporary AgadirMarina seashore, which is fixed with boutiques, eateries. At that point drive nearby the world's greatest Sardine harbor.
- Highlights
- Marina Of Agadir
- Agadir Kasbah (Old Fortress)
- Free time in the Local Market
- Argan Oil Factory Visit
Agadir is located on a coastal plain overlooking the western coast of the Atlantic Ocean at latitude 27 north, where it is characterized by the presence of many hills and valleys on its surroundings, and the city has a medium and semi-desert climate at the same time, and the temperature in the city ranges daily in the twenties, as well as the city is exposed The passage of the so-called (Al-Shirky), which is a wind that causes temperatures to rise in summer to reach 40 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature recorded in the city in 2012 was 51.7 degrees, and the lowest recorded temperature was -2.6 degrees.
Agadir attractions
There are many wonderful tourist attractions in Agadir, the most important of which are:
- Agadir Beach: It is one of the most beautiful Moroccan beaches; Because it contains a lot of tourist activities that attract many tourists to it, and these activities include: horse riding, practicing water sports, and quiet sunbathing located on the Corniche, as well as sitting at cafes and restaurants located along the coast.
- Olhao Garden: Also known as the Lovers' Garden, it is a romantic garden to which many visitors come to enjoy the romantic atmosphere and to enjoy the scenic views.
- Valley of the Birds: It is a garden that specializes and cares for all kinds of birds and other animals, where many visitors, young and old, come to it and provides a lot of information about the birds and animals inside.
- Hope Square: It is one of the most important squares in the city, where various festivals are held, the most famous of which are: Agadir Festival and Timitar Festival. These festivals revive the city's artistic and cultural heritage.
- Agadir Oufla: It means (the fortress at the top), which is a historical fortress located north of the city on top of a mountain with a height of about 236 m above sea level. It was established in the year 1540 AD by Sultan Muhammad al-Sheikh al-Saadi, in order to control the strikes of the
Agadir Sightseeing Tour
Next, Drive up the slope to Agadir Ou-fellah (Agadir peak), the city's sixteenth-century Saadian Kasbah (Fortress that was working in 1572 ), which offers a total all-encompassing perspective all in all city and the angling port. See the engraving "Dread God and respect the King" directly over the passage of the Kasbah and make sure to snap a vital photograph. This City Tour From Agadir is really unique.
- What's Included in the Price
- Free Hotel Pick-up from Agadir
- Free Hotel Drop-off from Agadir
- Air-Conditioned Transportation
- Tour guide
- All Taxes & Fees included
Agadir City discovery will take you to Argan Oil House will likewise be a stop on our visit, it is the place you will get data about an uncommon oil, perceive how the Berber ladies produce what is referred to in Europe as a Golden Liquid. Learn how they accumulate and dry the nuts, meal and granulate the pieces lastly separate the unadulterated oil. This is really a 100% Moroccan encounter that ought not to be missing.
- Starting Place – Pick up Area
- Reception of your Hotel in Agadir
- Or Agadir Cruise Port (Taghazout*, Tamraght*, Paradis Plage*, Aourir…)
Our last stop before returning back to the inn will be "Souk El Had" or Sunday Market (local people advertise), which is the biggest market in the district. In the nearby market, you will have an hour of spare time to encounter the market on your own while the driver will hang tight for you directly outside of the market.
- Return Time to the Hotel
- After 3 hours of the starting time.
one of the most famous dishes in Agadir is seafood; Like freshly grilled sardines, in addition to fish tagine, the snail is also one of the most famous foods in it, as Agadir is one of the largest suppliers of sardines in the world, and the city is distinguished by the presence of fish in the menus of its various restaurants, which are widely located in many places.
- Notes
- The local market is closed on Mondays, so no Market stop on Mondays.
- This Trip requires 2 people or more in order to take place, the single traveler will have to check for availability before making a reservation.
- Please get in touch with us by means of WhatsApp For More Details about it.
Seafood is an essential part of the national cuisine of the region, and a lot of this seafood is usually fried, such as squid, prawns, and fish dishes. Prestigious restaurants also snail with exclusive sauces.
- Pick up Time From Your Hotel
- (This Tour is Available Everyday)
Culture in Agadir
The nature of culture in the city of Agadir reflects many aspects, including:
Festivals, Agadir is distinguished by a number of festivals, including:
- Timitar Festival: It is one of the Moroccan festivals that takes place in the month of July, and this festival contributes to promoting the meeting between world music and Amazigh art.
- Tolerance Ceremony: It is a music festival that aims to promote respect for differences between individuals, support tolerance and peace, and confront all factors of discrimination.
- Film Festival: a festival that seeks to bring together artists and members of the public from Agadir and all over Morocco; Where it forms part of the cultural development of the city.
- Cuisine: Agadir is distinguished by the food it offers, which is based on fishing and harvesting, and other methods.
- The excursion is available in
- English French Arabic/German
- Do you have any questions? contact us via Whatsapp click here
Agadir earthquake
An earthquake affected the city of Agadir in 1960 AD, which led to its destruction. That is equivalent to a third of the population of Agadir in that year, and caused injuries to about 12,000 residents, as well as destroying the homes of 35,000 people and making them live without shelter.