Turkey is known for its rich and flavorful cuisine, which is influenced by a variety of cultural and historical factors. One key element of Turkish cooking is the use of a wide range of spices and seasonings, which are essential for adding depth and complexity to dishes. If you’re looking to bring some of the […]
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Mainly enjoyed throughout the Middle East, it is easy to make it at home. You can make Turkish coffee as a daily ritual. In Turkey, when you go to somebody’s house, the first question isn’t if you want to drink Turkish coffee, but rather how you would like to have your coffee prepared. By how, your host is asking about the amount […]
Baklava In The Ottoman Empire The dessert that we consume today was perfected during the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century after invading Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). And for over five hundred years the kitchens of the Ottoman Palace in Istanbul became the very essential part of the baklava making of the empire. The oldest records […]
History of Turkish Delight The Turkish delight which was an important part of the palace cuisine in the Ottoman period has hundreds of years of history. The sweet ‘abhisa’, which was frequently consumed by the Sassanites who ruled in the Persian Empire between 226 and 652 BC, although not certain but is known as the […]
Homemade tomato paste is an entirely different — and utterly more delicious — beast than the kind you can buy at the supermarket. It takes about a day to make (happily, much of that work is hands-off), and in the end, you’ll have enough tomato paste to last you through several cooking projects. Making tomato […]
You will need to have a Turkish coffee pot, a spoon, sugar, and coffee that has been ground to a fine powder. Although most people use the Arabica beans, it really doesn’t matter what kind of coffee you use. However, it should be a medium roast, because you will actually roast it again while making […]
Herbal oils are essential parts of Turkish hammam culture and everyday life. Herbal oils can be used for cosmetic or medical reasons. Here are some of the herbal oils like argan oil, lavender oil, juniper oil and how to use them effectively. Argan Oil Argan Oil is very effective for hair and skin. It helps […]
If you want to learn how to make Traditional Turkish Delight with Rose Flavor at home. Check our recipe and start to make it. I must say that it’s not very easy to make. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup water 1/8 tsp. citric acid or lemon juice or cream of tartar 1/2 cup water […]