A Year in Lockdown: Updates from Istanbul
May 23, 2021
A year in the life of Istanbul lockdowns… … More A Year in Lockdown: Updates from Istanbul
Category: Food and Drink
Baking to Stay Sane: A tribute to ‘Porches Restaurant’ and my Grandmother…
April 12, 2020
Baking bread to stay sane during this time and feel connected to family far away. … More Baking to Stay Sane: A tribute to ‘Porches Restaurant’ and my Grandmother…
Dreaming of Summer in Bodrum, Turkey
March 25, 2019
I began writing this on a SNOW DAY here in Istanbul. Who doesn’t LOOOOVE snow days? Although, I have to be honest…I am tired of winter and wet weather. Since October it has seemed to rain non-stop. I don’t think I’ve ever worn my rain boots this many days in my life. I live and … More Dreaming of Summer in Bodrum, Turkey
It’s that time of year…
June 14, 2018
Here’s a short and sweet tribute to my favorite thing: BREAD. Since childhood, my favorite foods have revolved around bread–my grandmother’s southern biscuits…fresh out of the oven or the next day sliced in half and toasted…the best things on EARTH. Who doesn’t … More It’s that time of year…
Famagusta, Northern Cyprus Getaway…
June 6, 2018
My quick weekend in Famagusta… … More Famagusta, Northern Cyprus Getaway…
Back to Antioch…
March 24, 2018
One of the 1st posts that I wrote here on GirlMeetsTurkey was about my trip 3 years prior to Antakya, or ‘Antioch‘ in English… in Turkey’s southeastern region of Hatay. That post focused primarily on my love affair with the way they make hummus and also gave some background history. If you want to check … More Back to Antioch…
Weekend Getaway: Edirne and Ciğer…
December 18, 2017
Life always seems to turn a bit upside down when the new school year starts. Summer vacation is always a whirlwind of going ‘home’ to the states and experiencing brief reverse culture shock, trying to see everyone, not being able to see everyone, and returning ‘home’ to Istanbul where you are suddenly thrown back into … More Weekend Getaway: Edirne and Ciğer…
Reminiscing Over Summer “Street” Food…
October 8, 2017
It’s officially FALL everywhere in the world and surely some of you out there are already planning Halloween costumes…but today…in going through photos of this past summer, I found myself really wanting a few local summertime snacks. You see up until a week and a half ago, it still very much felt like the dead … More Reminiscing Over Summer “Street” Food…
Georgia On My Mind…
August 11, 2017
It’s been quite a hectic few months with the end of another school year, a visit from family, my own visit state-side and now, sitting here in the Istanbul heat, I find myself wishing I were on another holiday…somewhere a bit cooler in temperature and with really amazing FOOD. That place would be Georgia…no, not … More Georgia On My Mind…
Kadı Nimet Balıkçılık…a break from the ordinary…
April 19, 2017
Coming back from semester holiday, work hit full force. The big art/drama tournament took place just 3 weeks after school started back up and with that over, it’s been an interesting several weeks to say the least. Spring usually brings me clarity and a renewed energy…which this year has me thinking of some big changes in the future…as well as mulling … More Kadı Nimet Balıkçılık…a break from the ordinary…
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