Ramadan or Ramazan as we say in Turkish is a special time of the year, it is a test of will, self confidience and most of all being grateful for what one has in their lives. Fasting – is to abstain oneself from food or eat very little or to not certain types of food. When we do this, we truly understand the need of food in our bodies.
Table Sampler of Mejdool Dates, Pastirma, Black Olives, Meroli Olives, Feta Cheese
This is not a simple chicken and rice dish, it is actually very flavourful and very filling. It is very simple to put together and serves very well. Any sort of Indian rice works, it can be substituted with Jasmine rice or what ever sort of rice you prefer to use. Just make sure to use the... Read More »
My favorite a simple, quick and very delicious Red Lentil Soup. It is an easy simple recipe and always a favorite in my house hold. Simply put everything together add water, salt and let cook until completely soft. Run through a blender and serve hot. Garnish with lemon juice and sprinkle of mint. Everything... Read More »
A traditional Turkish meal is never complete with out a salad, it sort of completes a table in our mind or may that’s just what we are accustomed to. The salad could be simple as couple of chopped cucumbers & tomatoes mixed with light dressing of oil, salt and lemon juice. Simply... Read More »
This week has been a week of work, tests, happiness and will end with some travel. This week work was extremely busy, I do hate tax and audit season. 6 more weeks of this and hopefully it will all be done. On a brighter note my husbands brother had a baby boy in Turkey and our friends sister had... Read More »
Another Ramadan in the year 2010 is upon us. I have several Ramadan recipes posted and hope to post several more before we leave for Turkey in September to celebrate Bayram, our joyous holiday with our families in Turkey. Wishing you all a safe, wordelful and prosperous start to Ramadan. ... Read More »
I’m having a celebration in my mouth with these mouth watering Turkish style paninis. That melt in your mouth kashkaval with slices sucuk or the piles of avocados, tomatoes and tulum cheese. It reminds me of those summer night on Istiklal Caddesi, in the Taksim Square of Beyoglu,... Read More »
3 years and I’m still blogging, I know at times I might have disappeared for long periods, but I have always come back. I have so many recipes, pics and stories to share, I just don’t have enough time during the day. I really need to become a full time blogger, then maybe me and... Read More »
