Recipe: Chickpeas with winter vegetables and saffron
This Turkish recipe is a wintry version of turlu turlu, a version of ratatouille with chickpeas. Ingredients Method The original recipe uses aubergines, courgettes and peppers instead of root vegetables. Recipe courtesy of Delicious Magazine.
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 12th March 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Export ban on tomatoes lifted in Türkiye The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that the export restriction on tomatoes, which was previously announced to last until April 14, has been lifted. It was previously […]
Tolga Ertukel Talks -Türkiye and Syria Earthquake Appeal
Twin earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023, have left more than 50,000 people dead. Tolga Ertukel, owner of Turkey Homes, talks about the earthquakes and how to help, as well as other news from the Istanbul office. Subscribe to Turkey Homes on YouTube to stay up to date with the […]
PAWS HQ – Üzümlü’s new look animal charity
Written by Steve Parsley for Fethiye Times. Featured image: A certain special guest added a little colour to the launch of the new PAWS HQ, with “Tigger” (Dean Baker) in time to meet the muktar. A new era of animal welfare began in Yeşilüzümlü this week with the official opening of the headquarters of a new-look charity […]
Bar in Leamington Spa raises money for Türkiye earthquake
Murphy’s Bar in Leamington Spa has raised over £1200 for victims of the twin earthquakes that hit 11 provinces in Türkiye on Feb 6, 2023. The fundraiser, organized by owner, Kevin Murphy, was a Burger, Bingo & Beer evening with the £15 per person fee being donated to the earthquake relief fund. 50% of the […]
Fethiye Times – our code of conduct
Have you ever wondered just what rules and regulations govern the media or how newspapers or online news sites make decisions on what they should and should not publish? Is everything fair game or are there limitations on what can be reported? The answers can depend on where you are in the world. Different countries […]
Turkey Homes Property of the Month: newly built luxury villas with sea-views in Çiftlik – £379,000
Turkey Homes are pleased to offer these eight newly built villas in the Çiftlik for sale. The tranquil village of Çiftlik is located on the outskirts of the resort of Çalış on the southwest coast of Turkey. The village offers a selection of local shops for your essential daily needs, with further facilities in nearby […]
Recipe: Green beans cooked in olive oil – zeytinyağlı taze fasulye
Try this delicious and healthy recipe from Ozlem’s Turkish table – ideal for those long hot days of summer as it can also be served cold. Green beans cooked this way are a great national favourite. Enjoyed by urban and rural families alike, there are varying theories of how to achieve the best result. Traditionally, […]
Recipe: Lamb Kebabs with Pistachios on Flat Bread, served with Roasted Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes
“Having pistachio nuts in kebabs is a Southern Turkish speciality; I love the rich nutty flavor the pistachios add to the kebabs. The kebabs are wonderful when chargrilled in the barbecue in summer time, but equally delicious grilled in the oven in winter. With flat breads as the base and roasted vegetables by the side, […]
Recipe: Ayva Reçeli (Quince Jam)
The Quince harvest in Turkey begins in September, and the fruit is available throughout winter, and varieties like Esme (which is the variety you will most commonly find in Fethiye) are good until the end of March. However, the best season for fresh quince is considered the period from October to December. If you like […]