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Sourdough Simit 26 Apr 2013 | 12:28 am
I have a friend who doesn’t know what a sourdough starter is. Worrying, to say the least. What’s even more worrying is that she still ordered it and when it arrived, asked me to guide her through “a q...
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses 12 Apr 2013 | 08:05 pm
Pomegranate molasses, which is made by reducing freshly-squeezed pomegranate juice into a thick, sour and sticky syrup, isn’t really molasses. It is simply reduced pomegranate juice. And if you’re add...
Spicy Carrot and Green Lentil Salad 22 Feb 2013 | 07:27 pm
I have been celebrating the New Year’s Eve at The Mansion for as long as I can remember. But last year, plans changed and at the very last minute, I found myself in Alaçatı – a small village far away ...
Deeply Appley Apple Cake 13 Feb 2013 | 08:57 pm
How I wish “applest” was a word. There really is no better way to describe this apple cake. After considering several titles, some of which are bordering on outrageous, like “The Applest Apple Cake”, ...
Homemade Vanilla Extract 6 Dec 2012 | 11:05 pm
My homemade vanilla extract turns three! I’ve started with just three vanilla beans and have been feeding it with leftover beans ever since. It has turned into a monster. The smell is so intense, I’m ...
Tomato Confit, Pesto and Oven-Roasted Vegetable Sandwich 3 Nov 2012 | 12:55 am
Finally, after what has felt like an eternity, I’ve stepped out of the house. Or, as my father puts it, I’ve finally left my lair. Of course, I’m not counting the instances where I rush to the grocery...
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market 19 Aug 2012 | 06:56 am
It’s Sunday in İstanbul. 01:55 AM to be exact. I just churned an amazing strawberry ice cream. After eight trials, I think I’ve finally nailed it. I’ll go to bed in a few minutes and pray for clear sk...
Tartine Bakery, Bi-rite Creamery, Monument and Omnivore Books 7 Jun 2012 | 01:13 am
One rushed afternoon in San Francisco, I took a bite of this croissant at Tartine Bakery, leaned back in my chair and thought: “How wonderful the world would be if there was a Tartine in every city.” ...
No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake 28 Apr 2012 | 09:00 am
No-bake chocolate biscuit cake is a staple in almost every Turkish mother’s repertoire. Turns out, we’ve all been eating like royalty! According to this article, no-bake chocolate cake is a tea time f...
Saveur’s Best Food Blog Awards & Chez Panisse 14 Apr 2012 | 01:57 am
It was one of the best meals I’ve had during my two weeks in San Francisco and certainly the most memorable dining experience of my life. My Chez Panisse Experience is nominated in Saveur’s Best Food ...
