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