Bold Flavors of Turkish Cuisine: Exploring Assertive Dishes from Şırdan to Kokoreç
The economical and socio-cultural structure of the country has a cuisine that is shaped by both nutritional habit and its agricultural structure and production.
Bold Flavors of Turkish Cuisine: Exploring Assertive Dishes from Şırdan to Kokoreç: Bold Flavors of Turkish Cuisine: Exploring Assertive Dishes from Şırdan to Kokoreç
The economical and socio-cultural structure of the country has a cuisine that is shaped by both nutritional habit and its agricultural structure and production.
Turkish Bread: A Heritage of Turkey
If you ever visited Turkey, you know that bread is a key component of in Turkish cuisine. Bread has always held a central place in Anatolian and Ottoman societies—cutting across all social layers, from the humble peasant to the imperial sultan. Beyond sustenance, it symbolizes loyalty, gratitude, sacred bond, and self‑reliance. The Turkish language reflects this depth with idioms like: …
Origins of Turkish Foods – Etymology Atlas
The origin of famous Turkish foods is an indispensable topic at international “food nights” where there is at least one Turk present… For example, if there is döner on the table, a Turk, a Greek, and an Arab will each claim that this dish originally belongs to their own culture (not even citing Germans who recently joined the race!). The …
Hünkarbeğendi : Love Story of a Turkish Recipe
As is well known, Sultan Abdülaziz was the first and only sultan of the Ottoman Empire to undertake a trip abroad. That journey not only brought us a romantic tale but also gave birth to the dish Hünkarbeğendi. Let’s go back to the year 1867, 154 years ago, when this story began. A Captivating Encounter in Paris: When Abdülaziz Met …
Is Byzantine Music the Ancestor of Classical Turkish Music?
Anatolia, a region shaped by civilizations dating back to the dawn of humanity, is a cultural melting pot. Among the many legacies embedded in its rich heritage, the influence of Byzantine (Eastern Roman) music on Classical Turkish Music—particularly the tradition that evolved during the Ottoman era—remains a subject of both academic debate and musical fascination. Despite nationalist arguments that sometimes obscure …
Dangerous Turkish Sweets: A Guide to the Most Decadent Desserts in Turkey
Although we have been offering an abundance of kebabs to tourists visiting our country in recent years, one of our most important culinary contributions is traditional Turkish desserts.
Kanlıca Yoghurt: A Taste of Tradition in Turkish Dairy Culture
Dairy products in Turkish Cuisine continue to decorate not only the tables of our country but the tables of the whole world. The discussions on butter are continuous. Milk, the source of healing, is considered as the cornerstone of growth which is indispensable for Turks from Central Asia. There are many different products obtained from milk to increase the body’s …
Itineraries that Integrate Turkish and Greek Islands: Itineraries that Integrate Turkish and Greek Islands
There are plenty of beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece, which share a common history. Especially with a nice two-day plan during a summer vacation, you can visit all the islands. Here are the details about the Turkish and Greek Islands.
Cinci Inn & Cinci Hoca: Hidden Treasures of Safranbolu
Karabük, located in the heart of Anatolia, is home to some of the most stunning natural and historical landscapes in Turkey. Positioned along the historic Silk Road, this city draws travelers for both its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. Among its most iconic attractions is Safranbolu, a district renowned for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture and UNESCO World Heritage status. …