Gaziantep: The Culinary and Cultural Heart of Turkey
Gaziantep, one of Turkey’s oldest and most vibrant cities, is a destination where history, culture and gastronomy come together in a truly unique way. Located in southeastern Turkey, Gaziantep is renowned for its rich historical heritage, impressive architecture and, perhaps most famously, its world-renowned cuisine. A City Steeped in History With a history stretching back […]
Loquat – the fruit that tastes much better than it looks
The first time my neighbours brought me a plate of, what I later discovered were loquat, my initial reaction was that they were well past their sell-by date. Imagine my surprise when I learned they were supposed to look like that and, even better, the soft pulp was juicy and delicious. The loquat The loquat […]
Baklava – the prince of pastries
Baklava is an example of human ingenuity in developing food that not only nourishes the body but also brings happiness to the mind and spirit. The prince of pastries, the swooniest of sweet things – baklava! The approach to eating baklava should be passionate and unreserved. The only way to really savour the sweetness is […]