Dreaming of İstanbul
I dreamed of arriving in İstanbul by ship at dawn.
The sky was just beginning to lighten as our vessel glided from the Sea of Marmara into the Bosphorus.
Where History Lives
Bordered by the Black, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas, historic Türkiye is a vast peninsula that bridges Europe and Asia – Istanbul, its largest city, even straddles both continents.
To the east, Mount Ararat towers to more than 5,000m, sacred to many cultures who believe to be the site where Noah beached his ark following the Great Flood.
These spicy chicken kabobs are a staple of Turkish cuisine and often served with rice, salad and tzatziki on special occasions and at celebrations.
Pumpkin and Chestnut Soup | Recipe
Balkabaklı Kestane Çorbası (GF/VO)
Pumpkin (balkabağı) is enjoyed in savoury and sweet dishes at home.
Okra with Chickpeas, Lemon and Dried Mint | Recipe
Ekşili Nohutlu Bamya (GF/V)
In my hometown of Antakya, we would not only enjoy fresh okra in summer but also dried okra later in the year.
