As many of you know, bread is a main staple in Turkey and the common white loaf is sold in every part of the country. If one lived close to a little shop then it is normal to buy fresh bread three ...
It’s Scrunch-Time! Kırma Böreğı
Kırma Böreğı, not as well known as other böreks, is what I call Scrunch Börek. It is super simple to make and there are absolutely no rules to follow. If you break the pastry it really doesn't matter. ...
Butter me up! How butter is made in the villages.
As many of you know by now, my neighbours own cows. Not a lot of them. Two neighbour couples. 4 cows. Total.I am extremely lucky to be in their tight trading circle as there is not too much ...
Easter Pie
Happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny brings you much joy !Here is a little Easter treat if you feel like making something a bit different. It is quite similar to a Turkish börek but the ...
Mushrooms and Chard
Mushrooms and Chard is a really quick dish that can be served with rice or on toast or alongside another vegetable dish or two. It can stand alone or mix nicely with others like a good houseguest! ...
Weed – what is it good for?
There are many wondrous weeds (known as 'ot' in Turkish) to buy in the markets at the moment and I am guessing that many of you will not have a clue what they are. I certainly didn't.OK, I ...
Chicken Tandir
Below is a super simple recipe for chicken tandir with fabulous results. The preparation could hardly be easier. TIME IS ALL YOU NEED... to simmer, simmer, simmer You just need time up your sleeve ...
Chilli Oil
I have a great friend called Ötkür who is from Uyghur. Uyghur is a Turkish province in China and once it was ruled by Russia, so this guy is not only fluent in Turkish and Uyghur but also Chinese, ...