IT was when my eight-year-old son Reggie returned to our table – holding a plate of 20 Turkish delights and grinning from ear to ear – that I caved in. “OK, we are on holiday,” I said as he merrily ...

He was echoing Winston Churchill, the great orator, whose comment was: “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” Cats are the sort of creatures who leave ...

The call to prayer in Antalya seems louder, more shrill and appears to last exponentially longer than it did the last time we were in Turkey several years ago. I can’t say it woke me up because I’m ...

In the latter part of the 19th century, when ladies and gentlemen of the upper classes visited friends and social acquaintances, they might be introduced to a special parlor room or corner of a room ...

An unassuming bakery in Istanbul has been churning out a classic Turkish treat for over 75 years. The traditional simit is more than just a piece of bread. It's a staple at breakfast tables and tea ...

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Discover the bold spices, fresh flavors, and timeless traditions that shape Turkish cuisine. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content ...

ANN ARBOR, MI - I once stood in an entire alleyway of shawarma. Almost literally. During my first deployment in the Navy, we had a port visit in Manama, Bahrain. There is an avenue outside the base ...

The country of Turkey is not only a geographical crossroads, linking Asia and Europe, but a culinary one as well. Over the centuries, the Turks have incorporated the dietary traditions of their ...

Summer might not last forever—but you can squeeze a little more out of the summer months in the Turkish Riviera. The Turkish Riviera spans the provinces of Antalya and Muğla, where temperatures in ...

Is homemade Turkish Delight better than the stuff my nan liked? Only one way to find out! Recently you saw how much I dislike Turkish Delight but you all told me to try making my own, so I’ve gone way ...