Zerrin on 09 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 get as excited as students. I coul
Read MoreZerrin on 09 26, 2009 | 27 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 in seconds. And I said I’d take that risk as I knew
Read MoreZerrin on 09 23, 2009 | 19 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 friend. We first walk through the bazaar from its st
Read MoreZerrin on 09 20, 2009 | 27 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). After a month of fasting, people enjoy this fea
Read MoreZerrin on 09 16, 2009 | 32 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 think that eggplant (patlican in T
Read MoreZerrin on 09 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 I want to share still another Ramadan tradi
Read MoreZerrin on 09 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 towns or small cities where
Read MoreZerrin on 09 6, 2009 | 19 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 the places where homeless peop
Read MoreZerrin on 09 2, 2009 | 19 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 want to share another special dis
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