I know that I talk about Turkish Coffee and Turkish Tea all the time, but have you heard of these other fun drinks from Turkey? I grew up with drinking Ayran in the Summer, Raki brings back …
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Baklava, Sweet & Savory
Many people are familiar with Baklava, the thin sheets of filo dough layered with nuts and butter. But, are you familiar with Baklava's Savory Sister, Börek? If we go all the way back, way …
Building a Turkish Pantry: Spices, Supplies, & Tips
She collects the spices and aromas that the Assyrian gathers, and the rich Arab; those that are harvested by the Pygmy peoples and by India, and that grow in the soft bosom of the Sabaen land. …
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Sweet Deliveries: Love in a box delivered to your doorstep
'Tis the season to be Jolly! For me, delivering sweet treats to unsuspecting people around the holidays makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I love the surprised look on their face when they realized …
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Nazar, Blue beads & Superstitions
Growing up, I was always being pinned with these blue beads or given necklaces with the evil eye pendant. It happened so much that I remember asking my mom why I was being given more of these …
Taze Fasulye: Green Beans get a makeover when they do the tango with tomatoes!
Before we would leave for our vacation to Turkey in the summers, we would always call my grandparents just before for last minute requests. Each time, my grandmother would ask me what I would like her …
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