That's one way to serve Ayran! A yogurt drink (similar to the Indian lassi), goes well to wash down spicy hot meats!
Photo of the Day – Ayran!
Easy Cookie Recipe: Snickerdoodles!
These were the first cookies I baked all by myself as a kid. They came out perfect the first time. I like them because they are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. I also am not a fan of chocolate cookies, so these are a perfect alternative, covered in a... Continue Reading →
Beyond words: from Back to Bodrum
Özgecan. Words can not express what Turkish women, expat women in Turkey, and frankly, women around the world are feeling. A young woman takes a small bus. Something she did on a regular basis. Unfortunately, she was the last passenger on the bus. She was raped by the driver who then stabbed her to death... Continue Reading →
Ozlem’s Online Turkish Cookery Course with Turkish Recipes – Live Now! | from Ozlem’s Turkish Table
I want to share this post with your from Ozlem's Turkish Table. Ozlem is one of my "virtual" blogger friends. Her blog is also my "go to" source for Turkish recipes written in the English language. She has created an online cooking course available for download. Her blog posts provides information on what is included... Continue Reading →
Time to Start Seeds Indoors!
I love gardening! I LOVE GARDENING! In Turkey, it's easy to find certain vegetables when in season. They are usually cheap and readily available at all markets and pazars. But still, there is nothing like a vegetable herb grown in your garden and hand-picked for your meal. I don't have a garden space in Ankara,... Continue Reading →
How to Cook a Perfect Steak – Videos for Valentine’s Day!
Most people don't know how to cook a steak. Here's a great video on how to do it in a pan. How to Cook a Steak in a Pan - Gordon Ramsay Pan is HOT! Steak has rested before cooking (not cold) Only turn steak once on each side Touch the steak to tell if... Continue Reading →
Sweet Treats – a Year in Review!
Two posts in one day? Well, it is Valentine's Week and I missed yesterday's post! So I thought I would share some of the photos of cupcakes, pies, cakes, and other desserts I made this past year. Afiyet olsun!
Danny’s Deep Dark & Rich Chocolate Lovers’ Cake – for Valentine’s Day
In honor of Valentine's Day, we are running recipes all week! So please check out our recent posts and come back for more tomorrow! Today's recipe was originally posted a couple of year's ago on this blog and it was a BIG HIT! It is a recipe from Williams Sonoma. mmmmmmmm. Danny’s Deep Dark &... Continue Reading →
Mom’s Apple Cake (or shall I call it Ed’s?) – Pennsylvania Jewish Apple Cake Recipe
In honor of Valentine's Day, Adventure's in Ankara will be running recipes all week. Please check the prior recipes and come back for more! Mom's Apple Cake has a story. Actually, it has many stories. First, she has made it for almost every special occasion for as long as I can remember. Birthdays, anniversaries,memorial gatherings,... Continue Reading →
Aydan’s Homemade Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken for your Valentine
This week I plan on running some recipes for Valentine's Day. The first is Homemade Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken. Sweet & Sour Chicken has always been one of my favorites. It is easy to find in Chinese restaurants in Turkey, but the sauce is not always right, and the peppers and onions often taste... Continue Reading →
Security Message from U.S. Embassy, Ankara: DHKP/C member wanted by TNP still at large
U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey February 5, 2015 Security Message: DHKP/C member wanted by TNP still at large In light of the second anniversary of the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front or Devrimci Halk Kurtulus Partisi/Cephesi (DHKP/C)’s February 1, 2013 suicide attack on U.S. Embassy Ankara, and the DHKP/C’s stated intention to commit further attacks against the... Continue Reading →
Sweets for Valentine’s Day? Try Semotti’s Bakery in Ankara
Valentine's Day is just a week away! If you are looking for something special for your sweetheart, you should try Semotti's Bakery in Ankara! In addition to cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats, Sema creates special gluten-free, Dairy-free and sugar-free recipes. And of course, she carries some not so sweet treats, like Turkish pasta (makarna)... Continue Reading →
Black History Month: The Friendship Nine
The Friendship Nine was a group of African American men who went to jail after staging a sit-in at a segregated McCrory's lunch counter in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 1961. The group gained nationwide attention because they followed an untried strategy called "Jail, No Bail", which lessened the huge financial burden civil rights groups... Continue Reading →
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