Food and Drink

Detox Yourself This Month

Sunday, 15 January 2012 00:00

Do you want to go on a self detox and shift those extra pounds or just boost your energy levels? Forget expensive spa’s and think natural Turkish living. If you’re living in Turkey, you really do have it all on your doorstep and you can appreciate the great organic fresh fruit and veggies and the general healthy lifestyle. So, you needn’t feel guilty about the overindulging over the past couple of weeks and get back on track this month.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 15 January 2012 14:49 )

Halloween Recipe: Kabak Tatlisi

Monday, 24 October 2011 12:47

The tasty Turkish desert Kabak Tatlisi is easy to make and is the perfect recipe for the up and coming celebration: Halloween. A lot of people are unaware that pumpkin can be used for cooking, and that it is in fact delicious and at the same time healthy. If...

Last Updated ( Monday, 24 October 2011 12:56 )

Sahlep Drink Recipe

Thursday, 09 June 2011 20:24

Before the favoured tea and coffee came about, Sahlep was and still is one of the most famous beverages in Turkey. The drink is made from Sahlep powder which is a mixture of different spices; this is what gives the beverage its unique taste. Sahlep is a hot, c...

Last Updated ( Thursday, 09 June 2011 20:43 )

Easy Turkish Shortbread Recipe

Thursday, 31 March 2011 12:34

Turkish shortbread known as Un Kurabiyesi is a delicious biscuit eaten commonly in Turkey and especially served to pick at, at tea gatherings with friends. Turkish style shortbread is tasty because it is crumbly on the outside yet so deliciously creamy on the ...

Noah's Pudding Recipe

Monday, 20 December 2010 12:54

The Noah’s pudding recipe, known as Ashure in Turkish is a tasty and traditional Turkish dessert that can be made easily in the comfort of your own kitchen. This ethnic desert is very popular and particularly special among Muslims, who believe that the shari...