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,... 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 »
This past Sunday weekend, we had over my favorite aunt, uncle, wife, son-in-law and their son. We’ve finally managed a day and time that worked out great for both of us. The invitation and visit was long over due, mainly because around this time of the year, they go to Turkey and return in... Read More »
This morning as I was preparing this delightful Mother’s Day breakfast, I received tons of text messages from my friends wishing me a happy mothers day. Since it is my FIRST mother’s day it brought tears to my eyes, a sense of joy an unexplainable feeling. Being a mother is an explainable... Read More »
Where have I been? It’s already a new year and I’ve just got to chance to say happy new year to you all. I hope 2010 opens new doors for everyone of us, putting 2009 behind us (with the great and the bad) and leap into this wonderful New Year. Since my last post to my current one, I... Read More »
Thank you cards ordered from: Tiny Prints & Thank you gifts ordered from: Gifts on 5th Avenue My little angel is growing up so quickly, as her 40th day approaches on this earth, it is customary in our religion and traditions to have a baby prayer held in her honor. This baby prayer or mevlid... Read More »
I don’t know about you all but I love a good mushroom dish and from the emails I received, I must say their are some die hard mushroom lovers. This dish was prepared by my cousin Duriye during her Iftar invite, she prepared and served as a wonderful side dish. It can also be prepared as a great... Read More »
