Archive for July, 2007

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Late morning brunch

The last two weeks have been incredibly busy.  I’ve been in and out of the city, in and around boroughs and top it all of, my cousin got married last weekend.  It was a wonderful Turkish wedding in the heart of Great Neck, Long Island. I’ve been so busy that I neglected to update... Read More »

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Dessert the 2nd table at the Kina

There is nothing like dessert! Turkish Rose Delights & Turkish Chocolate   1.5 lbs of Rose Turkish delights ~ arranged on a serving plate ~ Turkish Delights all flavors  (rose, plain, mint & gift size) are available for sale at A&D Turkish Meat & Grocery Mkt ~ Turkish Mixed Nuts 1... Read More »

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Night of the Suprise Henna ~ Kina Gecesi

Night of the Suprise Henna ~ Kina Gecesi Night of the Henna ~ Kina Gecesi Dating back to the beginnig of the Ottoman Empires, “The Night of the Henna” is traditionally the night before the wedding.  Friends, family and neighbors of the brige get together and dance (bellydance), sing and... Read More »

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the mystique of Turkish Olive Oil

Behind the mystique of Turkish olive oil This article was featured on MSN, it is an interesting article that I wanted to share with you all.  It entails a lot interesting points in regards to Turkey and Turkish Olive Oils. Enjoy Reading! Behind the mystique of Turkish Olive Oil By Sam Gugino Special... Read More »

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Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding Who does not love pudding?  Especially when it is chocolate & even more so when it is home made.  It was 10pm at night and I just could not resist. Ingredients 4 tablespoons of cornstarch 6 tablespoons of sugar 2 tablespoons of good cocoa powder (i used ghirardelli) 1 pinch... Read More »

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Turkish Products @ Fancy Food 2007 + more…

Turkish Products @ Fancy Food Show, Javits Center 2007 Where should I begin from?  I honestly I do not know!!  5000 different exhibitors and 5000+ different samples!!  I think that kind of should sum it all up.  A little bit of sweet, a little bit salty and a little bit of spicy ~ ahhh a little... Read More »

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Off to the Fancy Food Show 2007

    My mother & I will be attending the annual Fancy Food Show, held annually at the Javitz Center in Manhattan, New York. Unfortunately cameras are not allowed, I would have loved to share some photos.  I must admit the foods that are displayed are out of this world.   Every year the show get more... Read More »