Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
I spent 6.5 years in Ankara. Before moving there, one of the most difficult things I could imagine was celebrating American holidays without my family. Even harder, would be celebrating Thanksgiving since it is not a holiday at all in Turkey! It has been two years since I returned to the States. Looking back, my... Continue Reading →
A reader asked a couple of great questions on one of my earlier blog posts, Tips for Driving in the Snow in Turkey. She was wondering about the costs of winter tires and how a non-Turkish speaker could find out about it? Below are my thoughts on the matter, but your experiences would be welcome... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again and expats are scrambling to make a Pumpkin Pie! It's not so easy to figure out on your own. And why bother when I have already done it in Turkey! I must admit, I never baked a pumpkin pie from scratch until I moved to Turkey and it was... Continue Reading →
A big congratulations to our friend Ozlem at Ozlem's Turkish Table. She has published her first cookbook and I can't wait to read it! I just finished ordering my copy. Yes, she ships to the US! Ozlem's blog has been my go-to for Turkish cooking. Why just this past weekend I paid her blog a... Continue Reading →
We have had a few dustings of snow in Ankara do far this year, and we are expecting more. For those of you brave enough to drive in Turkey, you may already have noticed a few differences in driving techniques from your own homeland. Expect more in the snow! Your personal safety is what's important!... Continue Reading →
My husband and I have done a lot of renovations and repairs through the years. It started in Philadelphia with my small condo, then with the house he rented in the city. Eventually, we bought our first home in Philadelphia, a 135-year-old row house on Centennial Row in the Art Museum Area. We went wild... Continue Reading →
Cappadocia is known for beautifully handmade and hand-painted ceramics. It is an ancient Turkish art. One of my favorite places is Kapadokya Seramik, a family owned business. It is a quite large location with much to choose from, one piece more beautiful than the next. At Kapadokya Seramik, they generally make the ceramics in winter, but... Continue Reading →
Remember this post? How to Start Seed for Balcony and Small Gardens. I am happy to report that everything is coming up, herbs, peppers and tomatoes. Oh, the tomatoes! My tomatoes grew a few inches and started to touch the plastic green houses I had created from takeout containers. Although replanting of such tiny seedlings... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: As of October 2015, a person now has 120 days from the time of entering Turkey to register the phone. UPDATE: I am sorry but I can no longer answer your questions on this. It would be wise to read the comments for your answers. I will continue to allow comments/questions to be posted. ... Continue Reading →
No matter where we are in life, we will come upon a time where we need to know the language to use to express one's sympathy for the loss of a loved one. We will never be prepared for death. But after a loss, we don't want to spend time scrambling to find the right... Continue Reading →
About two weeks ago, I posted that it was time to plant your seedlings indoors. Remember this one? Time to Start Seeds Indoors! I have to admit that according to the chart on that blog post, I was already a little late for some. And then I sat on it for another two weeks! I... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Musings of a Philadelphia lawyer - who married a Turk, quit her day job, and set out for adventure!
-by Terry Henson Kaymak
Adventures in Ankara 