Experience The Food Side Of Istanbul
Today I had a radio interview that will be taped in Istanbul but aired in Philadelphia sometime in November. The program is called “Tours and Detours” with Birtan Colliers. We talked about Turkish cuisine and the new food trends in Istanbul. Then my colleague talked about the natural and organic products of the company that […]
It’s raining cats and dogs in Istanbul, and this time I am determined to get a pair of plastic rain boots. My father and I met up after work and went to a store and got the most beautiful looking and comfortable plastic rain boots. It got really cold in the evening and I started […]
This year in April, I was in U.S.A., visiting four different cities to give lectures on history of Turkish cuisine, do cooking demonstrations and also attend Roger Smith Conference on Food Technology, where I gave a presentation on “Olive Oil Extraction Techniques used in Western Anatolia”. At the end of my trip I paid a […]
It is one of those days and I am a tourist in Istanbul with my best friend. I wanted to go to the Asian side and take a walk on the shore road by Moda and then go to eat at a place that I have been hearing about for a long time. We took […]
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I wanted to make this traditional Anatolian soup called “sakala çarpan” (literally translates as – soup that hits the beard – because of the short noodles😆) but realized I am out of vital ingredients such as green lentils and tomato paste so I improvised with unhulled red lentils and gochujang with the addition of scallions. So here you go my fusion soup that is bound to give you the energy you need after a hard day’s work.
#spooninmypocket #sakalaçarpan #soupfordays #soupforthesoul #lightdinner #traditionalcuisine #instafood #usewhatyouhave #nowaste #zerowaste
Say hello to my long lost friend İskender Döner👋
It has been two years since the last time we met. It was so good to see, smell and savor you. Till we meet again…
#spooninmypocket #iskenderdöner #dönerkebap #bursagaraj #favoritefood #instafood #foodstagram
Spoon in my hair?????
Nah….I am sticking to my pocket👍
Have a fun week everyone🤗
If you are in Istanbul be prepared for rainy days☔️…
#spooninmypocket #forgetthemondayblues #havefun #rocktober #istanbulinfall
Not picnic weather but perfect for a walk…a little drizzle of rain and a whole lot of fresh air🍃💧
#spooninmypocket #autumnwalk #ilovefall #sundayexercise #weekendvibes
School started this week, and I mean really started… I physically went to school and saw my students, it was really exciting. This photo was taken five years ago around this time, I felt like doing a #tbt and remember the good old days when we could get together and teach/learn face to face. I hope it continues this way throughout the school year🙏
#spooninmypocket #schoolsreopening #iloveteaching #letthelearningcontinue📚✏️
I miss these figs…This fig season I was fortunate enough to eat as many figs as I wanted off of the tree. Can’t beat that😉
#spooninmypocket #figs #figseason #freshfigs #aegeanregion #summerfruits
Chilli and rainy fall day requires a soup that warms the body, heart and soul😍
#spooninmypocket #ezogelinçorbası #soupforthesoul #warmandcozy #fall #foodblog #rainyday
If it was possible, I could go to an open market every morning shop for fresh ingredients and cook with them. But for now I will stick to weekly shopping and cooking every other day😉
#spooninmypocket #tirepazarı #farmersmarket #openmarket #freshingredients #freshproduce #seasonalcooking #cookingeveryday #marketvisit
Peppers turning red and drying is a beautiful sight. Some people use these as decorations but I always prefer the practical uses…as red pepper flakes to spice up my food😉
#spooninmypocket #driedredchillies #sundried #pepperflakes #chillipeppers #spicyfood #homamade #instagood #foodstagram