~ Kina Gecesi ~ Henna ~           The night before a traditional Turkish Wedding is called the Henna Night and on this night the women friends of the bride hold a party in the brides honor.  When the party is well under way, someone goes to the Groom’s house to invite the groom... Read More »

Ny’s Delight is on vacation…….. Image courtesy of P Buckley Moss  Read More →

Today was a long long day, a lot of preparation with a big payoff.  Its nice to have guests that you do not get to see often.  In my case my guests came all the way from Samsum, Turkey.  There journey was long but all worth it!  We hope to share many more wonderful dinner tables as this one.    a.... Read More »

Sunday morning I woke up wanting something sweet.  I headed straight into the kitchen to make these quick and easy sweet sugar cookies.  Round and sweetened cookies, they are called Sekerpare in Turkish.  It is a delight that is made and served for special occasions mostly in Turkey and the Balkans.  In... Read More »

I’ve realized I have a lot of recipe’s to catch up on, and lately not much time to cook, type and upload the recipes.  I sincerely apologize for the delay, I’m usually always on top of everything.  But, in less then a month, I am getting married and things are just everywhere... Read More »

A quick & healthy breakfast I’ve been running around a lot lately and I do not have much time in the mornings for a good breakfast.  It’s usually a bowl of whole wheat cereal with skim milk or yogurt with granola & of course a cup of instant coffee.  The other morning I came... Read More »

New York has been extremely hot and humid lately.  I am unbelievably busy, have not much time to cook lately and have not been in the mood.  Must be all this heat!! Past weekend, I had a chance to visit Sandor’s Garden ~ making a deliverly.  I had my camera and I made use of it by taking these wonderful shots.      Read More →