Dec 19, 2018"I am Afraid of the Market"Every Wednesday and Sunday, my local Turkish neighborhood transforms into mayhem. Old women emerge from their apartments, carelessly...
Dec 14, 2018Beyond Flavors: All About GözlemeEnglish While in Turkey, somewhere near you, there is guaranteed to be a patient and strong woman sitting low to the ground, rolling out...
Dec 1, 2018Beyond Flavors: All About SimitEnglish Found on every corner, in every neighborhood, the Turkish simit (or Gevrek in Izmir) provides a fast eating option for breakfast,...
Nov 15, 2018What do you know about the "New Anatolian Kitchen"?The breadth and history of Turkish food goes far beyond baklava and Turkish coffee. The Anatolian peninsula is rich in verdant...
Nov 4, 2018The Power of Perspective“If transition isn’t painful then you aren’t making progress.” -Anonymous Four weeks in Turkey and I still feel my wobbly, baby deer legs...
Sep 19, 201810 American Foods I Miss the Most While Living AbroadLiving in Turkey has so many perks - food being one of the greatest. There are many delicious savory and sweet options and I have yet to...
Sep 10, 2018Hasat Günü Playlist: Turkish Çay Vol. 1A playlist of 10 beautiful Turkish songs to play while sipping on your Turkish tea. This is a little mix of old and new songs that I am...
Aug 30, 2018Who Are You Missing Right Now?In this specific moment, I can make a list of at least ten people that I miss dearly. Currently, my sister pops into my mind and for now,...