cowpeabeans1
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September 29, 2009, 16 Comments

Have I told you before that I’m a teacher? After a long summer holiday, the school finally started yesterday. Although this is my sixth year in this job, I still …

okra

Okra With Tomatoes

September 26, 2009, 28 Comments

When I decided to write a post on an okra dish, my husband advised me not to do it. He said seeing its photo, most people would leave that post ...

damsonjam5

Damson Jam With Almond

September 23, 2009, 20 Comments

We went to bazaar (local farmer’s market) with a friend yesterday and we bought lots of things as usual. I always prefer going to bazaar with a frie ...

datecandy4

Eid Candies Ramadan 7

September 20, 2009, 29 Comments

The holy month Ramadan ended yesterday, muslims broke their fast for the last time yesterday evening and today we are celebrating Eid (Ramadan Feast). ...

  • imambayildi1
    Imambayildi
    September 16, 2009, 39 Comments

    This beautiful vegetable with purple dress is one of my favorite, and of all Turkish people, so we have many different dishes made from it in our cuisine. I always ...

  • meatsaute1
    Sauteed Meat Ramadan 6
    September 13, 2009, 9 Comments

    We’ve started to count down for the end of the Ramadan month. There is a very sweet festival waiting for all muslims at the end of this fasting month. And ...

  • redlentilsoup2
    Red Lentil Soup Ramadan 5
    September 9, 2009, 20 Comments

    I want to share another Ramadan tradition that is still alive especially in small cities. As it’s hard for traditions to survive in big cities, they are mostly seen in ...

  • stuffedredbell2
    Stuffed Red Peppers Ramadan 4
    September 6, 2009, 20 Comments

    Iftar is as important as suhoor during Ramadan. And there is a great tradition during this month. You can see iftar tents at certain streets of cities. Iftar tents are ...

  • gullac1
    Gullac Ramadan 3
    September 2, 2009, 24 Comments

    In Turkish culture, there are some certain dishes which are made on special days or occasions. Sesame Rings, which I wrote on before,  are one of them. And today I ...