As with everything, personal taste is the key. In Turkey you will generally find an amazing choice of olives in the local street markets although probably not in places inland away from the ...
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Harvesting Olives in Iznik
Yesterday dawned bright and clear in the area around Lake Iznik: a perfect day for picking olives! The season has just begun and will continue from now on till March. I was staying in the charming ...
Street Food? No, Boat Food …
Are you still here? I have been to Uzbekistan and Australia and still managed to post. But this past week I have been on a boat in the south of Turkey and not managed it at all. No wi-fi, ...
The Joys of the South of France!
No more cooking for the next few days because TT and I are in the south of France! the ancient village of Eze Here we are overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean with the ancient village of Eze ...
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes on Toasted Crusty Bread
oven-roasted tomatoes on toasted crusty bread Another firm family favourite especially for lunch in summer. If you were in Italy this would of course be called bruschetta! But we ...
Walnut and Courgette Muffins with Fresh Herbs
walnut and courgette muffins Saturday morning. 8am. Telephone goes and it is Daughter No2. Looks like the baby is coming, she says, so our excitement starts to build. We prepare to zoom off ...
The Great Turkish Breakfast
My favourite meal Breakfast really is my favourite meal. I think Turkish breakfast beats any other breakfasts hands-down. I do make a concession to scrambled eggs when I'm in England though. And even ...