where can I get dried oregano here

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 11:31

where can I get dried oregano here for my spag bol. The last lot I got was from the south, but we don't go anymore as things are now much more expensive. I have tried all the usual shops/supermarkets. Can anyone help please x

Vidal


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 11:33

Both Ileli and Bektas are good for dried herbs and spices.

RoxyBob


Joined: 13/07/2009
Posts: 205

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 11:52

Re Msg 2:



'Both Ileli and Bektas are good for dried herbs and spices.'



Maybe good but they don't sell Oregano.

buzzylizzy


Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:02

All big supermarkets sell dried oregano look for the turkish name 'kekik' .

simbas



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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:04

i got some from Lemar

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:09

everon;

Next time I go mushroom picking,I will pick organic ones for you and drop it off.If I can get it out with roots you can plant it in your garden as well.Maybe thyme as well.

Ozbey


Joined: 04/03/2009
Posts: 304

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:14

Kekik is Thyme I believe.

I don't think Oregano and Thyme are the same thing.

yorgozlu



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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:18

msg 7

Ozbey;

You are correct,they are not same things.

I beleive,that is the reason they gave them different names.

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:23

Hi Yorg , has someone knocked your funny bone this morning ?

have a good day , Simbas

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:25

I pick it from my neighbours field. Why not ask around your TC neighbours to see if anybody has some.

yorgozlu



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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:29

Simbas;

Shame,you dont live around my way,otherwiseI'd get some for you as well.



As for your above comment;

I blame my lovely wife for that.



have a nice day too.

yorgozlu



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Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:31

joandjelly;

I'd get some for you too.

This are organic.You cant buy them with money.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 12:50

thanks everyone I have checked all the dried herb/spice sections, I will continue with my quest! I love a challenge



yorgozlu, you are more than kind! thank you x

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 13:16

I could always move Yorg !

buzzylizzy


Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 13:45

or look for kekikotu that is the term used for oregano.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 14:51

I saw some last week in Lemar under the name of Schwartz, and most supermarkets on the east seem to stock this brand of dried herbs and spices

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 15:01

Thanks again everyone for your help. Just been to Hos Bes it clearly states on packet that Kekik is Thyme. I have got a large bag of Oregano here in the past but I just cant find it any more. The Schwartz are too small, I would use it all. I will ask my friend in the UK to bring me some back.

bazilbrush


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 16:30

The last time I bought oregano was in tempo about 2 weeks ago they have a large selection of herbs there. I also thnk they had some very large bags of oregano which were far too large for my usage.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 16:32

thanks bazilbrush, I will have a look tomorrow x

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 17:21

Salahi

Please may I have some cuttings too? To reciprocate are you wanting any seeds brought over from either the UK or Oz in early March? No gum tree seed requests please!



Richard

artistabroad


Joined: 06/07/2009
Posts: 104

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 17:48

I don't think kekik is either thyme or oregano as we know it, although I have seen it translated as both. I would think it would be really nice in a spag bol though!

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 20:37

i keklikotu guveyotu

yorgozlu



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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 21:13

Richard;

I would plant them and then bring them round to you,no problem.

As far as making bolognaise sauce is concerned,I do not use nothing other than what I pick in mountains .

However,there are different types of oregano and thyme as well.



Most of what you buy in the shops here are not local.

Oilman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 21:20

Try Bell Foods.

everon


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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 22:27

Oilman, nothing at Bell foods thanks anyway x

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
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Message Posted:
12/01/2010 23:05

I was told that thyme was kekik in Istanbul but there will be different types.

Reminds me of the song "Let no man steal my thyme/time"

There are so many more herbs sold in shops in Turkey/Cyprus, and I am over

on Thurs. for 8 days so will bring back sage tea for my son who loves it.

Linden tea is also said to be very good for colds etc.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 23:08

Hi Ev we have never found it here and have to get it south. If you want me to pick you up a jar let me know. We go through so much of it xxxx

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
13/01/2010 15:55

Lilli, that is so very kind of you, but my friend is bringing me some this week from the UK, I will make sure now that I am well stocked. You are all so lovely, thanks for your help x

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
13/01/2010 18:54

Hi Lilli you can buy Schwartz dried oregano in glass jars in Ileli. I saw it there today although it is on a small scale and probably wouldn't last you long!

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/01/2010 19:17

hi joan many thanks i will take a look ( sorry for your loss) xx