Exploring the culture, history, and cuisine of Turkey through the eyes of not-just-another-tourist
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 →
This week I plan on running some recipes for Valentine's Day. Â The first is Homemade Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken. Â Sweet & Sour Chicken has always been one of my favorites. Â 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 →
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 