Coffee is an integral part of Turkish culture and customs since already the Ottoman days. Though coffee was brought to the Ottoman court by Arab traders, the Turks created a new way of preparing coffee, resulting in unique taste, smell and consistency. This drink became known as "Turkish coffee", or "Türk kahvesi". As it quickly attained a symbolic meaning in high society, various ceremonies were dedicated solely to preparing, serving and drinking coffee.
The traditions and ceremon.....
A health source Olive
One of the oldests tastes of the humankind which many cultures give sacred meanings.
Olives and olive oil attracts attention with their history, healing power and production process....
A perfect food experience
It is evening and time to find a good place to enjoy dinner. Beforehand we had decided not to eat at one of the common tourist restaurants with all the fairy lights, the well-known dishes and the pushy “where-are-you-from-my-friend” waiters....
Meze (Starters)
Grate the carrots and sauté in a pan with the sunflower oil and olive oil. (If only olive oil is used in cooking, the flavour of olives will dominate whatever you are cooking.)...
Why Turkish food is world class
When the best cuisines in the world are judged it comes as a surprise to most people that Turkish cuisine has been rated as one of the three great cuisines of the world, along with French and Chinese....
More kinds of kebab
The kebab that you may be familiar with is probably not the same as the traditional kebabs found in Turkey...