Mom told me that I am getting a little too heavy, so she is going to cut back the amount of food I am eating. I hope she doesn't cut out my Milk Bones and especailly not my most favorite: Cesar treats. I'm not sure why I am too heavy, although I like to eat, there are some days when I am just not interested in food at all. Maybe Mom just needs to take me for more walks!
Speaking of food, Mom told me about something she saw when she was in Istanbul. She and Dad didn't realize it but, they arrived in Turkey during the last few days of Ramadan. One day they noticed that outside of the Blue Mosque there were hundreds of picnic tables set up and there were lots of booths around the area. Mom told Dad it looked like the church bazaars she remembered from her childhood. That night when they went out to eat dinner, they saw what was going on.
The picnic areas were filled with people eating, the booths were filled with people selling food. There was live entertainment and people selling little play things for the children. This was the time of breaking the fast, and people were having a joyous time socializing and dining with their families. Mom said she was glad she got to see it.
But there was one thing that puzzled Mom and Dad. There was a booth for Magic Corn, as you can see in the photo above. They were intigued as to what made this corn "magic". They thought there was something special that was done to corn to make it more appealing to children. When they asked they were told that it was just plain old corn.
Mom checked it out when she got home (as the web site www.magiccorn.com was listed on the booth). Turns out it is a Malaysian company that has found a way to take the whole kernels off the cob without cutting them, resulting in a fresher taste.
I have never had corn before, let along Magic Corn. Maybe one day when I am off the weight loss program, Mom will let me try it!
Speaking of food, Mom told me about something she saw when she was in Istanbul. She and Dad didn't realize it but, they arrived in Turkey during the last few days of Ramadan. One day they noticed that outside of the Blue Mosque there were hundreds of picnic tables set up and there were lots of booths around the area. Mom told Dad it looked like the church bazaars she remembered from her childhood. That night when they went out to eat dinner, they saw what was going on.
The picnic areas were filled with people eating, the booths were filled with people selling food. There was live entertainment and people selling little play things for the children. This was the time of breaking the fast, and people were having a joyous time socializing and dining with their families. Mom said she was glad she got to see it.
But there was one thing that puzzled Mom and Dad. There was a booth for Magic Corn, as you can see in the photo above. They were intigued as to what made this corn "magic". They thought there was something special that was done to corn to make it more appealing to children. When they asked they were told that it was just plain old corn.
Mom checked it out when she got home (as the web site www.magiccorn.com was listed on the booth). Turns out it is a Malaysian company that has found a way to take the whole kernels off the cob without cutting them, resulting in a fresher taste.
I have never had corn before, let along Magic Corn. Maybe one day when I am off the weight loss program, Mom will let me try it!
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