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A Winter Drink That Makes Your Boobs Grow Bigger
January 17th, 2008 | Category: Turkish Cuisine
Winter in Ä°stanbul is magical. Tomatoes grow (without soil) on the streets, alley cats find warm spots that they defend no matter what and street vendors selling roasted chestnuts pop up everywhere.
Come January, Ä°stanbul would almost always be buried under a thick coat of snow, but with the global warming, seeing an inch of it has become a dream. It snowed two weeks ago but the feast ended very quickly.
But here is another feast that is associated with winter in Ä°stanbul. This magical winter drink is called Boza, and it makes your boobs grow BIGGER naturally. Not kidding!
It is a fermented drink made from bulgur. Very rich in carbs and vitamins. The Ottoman Empire used to feed the army with this drink because of its warming and strengthening qualities. It has a very thick consistency and tart taste. During fermentation, Boza produces lactic acid, which makes it an ideal drink for pregnant women because of its milk-producing property.
Traditionally, it is served with a dash of cinnamon on top and double roasted chickpeas (a delicious snack called leblebi in Turkish) on the side, which allegedly grows your boobs even bigger!
Yes, it is all about growing your boobs bigger! So drink up ladies (and gentlemen?); you (or your partner) can thank me later.
You can read more about its history here.
Here are some more snaps taken during a very cold but dry weekend in Ä°stanbul. Hope you enjoy!
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Does it work on men too?
I’ve gotta start some chickpeas soaking if it does.
David - Unfortunately(?) it does!
Wonderful photos! I really enjoyed those. I’ll stay away from that drink you mentioned, but will gobble up any leblebi that come my way.
Greetings from (also snowless) Estonia!
How funny to read this only a few hours after I posted an announcement of going to Turkey and not write anything for a couple of weeks
Thank you for the information.
Must try boza! I already love leblebi.
Not sure I need this drink (I’d rather drink something to make my hips SMALLER) but I loved your pictures - it does look magical!
Haha love it! Not sure I need this but it sounds intriguing! Thanks for your efforts though to make all the world’s boobs just a little bigger. I’m sure all the men out there appreciate it.
Can I make it at home??? I read that it’s being made from millet as well…
What beautiful pictures—that dog is gorgeous!
And boy, oh, boy I’ll be making that drink soon!
For those who want to make them at home: http://www.yogurtland.com/2005/08/15/boza/
BTW, it also is useful during lactation…
if it is fermented…doesnt that mean it contains alcohol? which would not be good to drink during pregnancy, or breast feeding….
Thredalia - Wow! Hope you have a great time here!
Sara - I’ll let you know when and if we come up with a drink that makes the hips slimmer
Hillary - It’s the least I can do.
Tea - Yes! Check out Fethiye’s blog (link above)!
Fethiye - Thanks for the link.
Hi Jessie - The alcohol content is very low (%1) so I guess it is not a problem.
Ha! You win the award for most random food blog post of the days!
Cenk ~ Though I’m not inclined to want man-boobs, I am interested in the properties of the drink. How very interesting. Your photos are exquisite. I have a special fondness for the greyest and coldest of days…
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The title got me here, just like everyone else:) not that I need them!!:D but I’m glad I got to read your “informative” post!
Haha I need that drink so badly!
Boza!!! I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it!!!!
You remembered me now on my childhood in Sarajevo and one little cake shop (”By Ramiz” it was called) where my parent 1000 years ago used to drink boza while they were still dating, and it seems to be that I inherited that affection toward boza!
Shaun - Thanks! The weirdest thing about this drink is that it is served cold, but people drink it to get warmer
Mansi - Welcome! Hope you stop by regularly from now on..
Melrose - I didn’t know that Boza is also popular in other countries. Very interesting.
Wow Boza ! Best place is Vefa Bozacısı and history starts at the same time with The Mansion 1876, yes nineteen century. They are 132 years old brothers.
it is perfect drink for cold winter days with some cinnamon on top.
http://www.vefa.com.tr
Many thanks for the pictures:) I especially loved the ones with the Ortaköy mosque! I miss Istanbul so bad:(
Cenk, you bad boy! Now you got me craving boza, I hadn’t yet thought about it this winter… Not being able to drink the real thing (do they still go around on the streets at night, calling “boooooooooooozaaaaaaaa”?), I will see if I can use Fethiyes recipe. But where do I get leblebi in Rom?
I’m sure every girl reading this post started double checking their breasts, just to make sure
Now the question is: did you have any “side effects” as well when drinking Boza?
Love Istambul’s pictures. It makes me want to visit the gorgeous city.
way cheaper than a boob job
I really look forward to my regular glimpse into your life and your country. Thank you for a great blog. The snaps look really magical as usual.
That carb rich drink probably makes more than just boobs grow bigger, bellies, butts…
Oddly, being a food blogger does the same thing!
Hande - They still do! I am not sure if you can find leblebi in Rome. Don’t forget to stock up when you visit Ä°stanbul the next time.
Warda - I guess you have to drink a lot of it to get larger boobs. Good thing I am not a huge fan of boza. No side effects, yet.
Steamy Kitchen - And way tastier, too!
Helen - Thanks Helen! I will try to post more Ä°stanbul photos in the future. Glad you liked them.
Elise - I agree. But the good thing with boza is, it is so thick and packed with flavor that you can only drink a small cup.
I think I’ll pass, I don’t want bigger boobs (lol)
Hello Cenk! I received your link from Eda and I am so glad to discover your blog. There goes my evening, I am getting comfortable and going through your archives. I know, I know, It’s Saturday night and I should be out but hey this is way more fun than being around people who have the same converation over and over!
I’ve added your blog to my roll and RSS feeds.
As Jaden said, better than a boob job! I had it once many moons ago, and had no clue about the properties. I have got everything on hand to make it…!
Hi Cenk,
Congrats on NY Times - I’ve heard your name from few of our customers. Which was cool!
Wonderful pictures of Istanbul & yes we do sell Boza during the winter. It is always asked by our Albanian customers.
All the best,
Aysegul
http://www.nysdelight.com
Lovely pictures of a place I wish to visit again. It has been so long!!
Didn’t know that about boza:)) But I heard it does help lactation, indeed I have friends who dirnk it just for that..
Me, I love it… the sour taste and of course the cinnamon. yummy:))
great pics by the way, as always…
quite interesting. leblabi is easier to find, can i eat the cooked lablabito get the same effect?
Dear Cenk - I remember Ilgin told me about this drink when I was in the city - I would have had it if I had known it’d help to make my boobs bigger! Miss you and the city, can’t wait to go back. Glad you like the new camera, the images are really lovely and gorgeous. kxx
I didn’t know Boza has this effect. So that’s way I don’t like the sour taste. I should tell my husband to stop drinking. I like Sahlep better!
Hi Cynthia - Thanks to Eda, I discovered another food blog! Can not wait to check out what you’ve been cooking!
Tartelette - Please let me know how it turns out. I have never tried preparing at home.
AyÅŸegül - Thank you. I am thrilled to hear that! So you sell boza in NY? Readers - Now you know where to go! But the link doesn’t work???
Bea - Don’t wait, come to Ä°stanbul!
cerenoz - Thanks!
latifa - According to some of the sources, yes!
keiko - It has been so long! I loved your photos from Japan. Thanks for the comment. That is very flattering coming from you!
sunrise - I don’t think a few glasses every Winter would do any harm..
Great photos!!! I remember Istanbul in summer.. the last summer… beautiful!
An ideal drink for pregnant women?! What about the alcohol…?
J.C. - The alcohol level is below 1%, so it is not a problem..
Hi Cenk,
Yes the link does/should work. If it still does not,please let me know.
excellent! im coming to istanbul in april, hope this drink will still be around
Boza is coming to Chicago, enjoy it