All about the eggplant: The mothership of Turkish cuisine
BY LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL ISTANBUL AUG 03, 2022 – DAILY SABAH Most anyone visiting Turkey will admit that one of the greatest highlights of dining is the vast array of delicious […]
Mad for meze: The definitive guide to Turkey’s starter
BY LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL EXPAT CORNER OCT 15, 2020 DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Mezes perfectly represent Turkish cuisine and food culture. (iStock Photo) If you want to understand the food […]
All about pomegranate, fruit of paradise, in Turkish cuisine
BY LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL FOOD SEP 30, 2020 Did you know that while strawberries and raspberries are not actually classified as berries, pomegranates are botanically? (iStock Photo) With pomegranate season […]
What Turks eat to beat summer heat
LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL ISTANBUL Published July 10, 2018 Stuffed squash blossoms is a favorite summertime dish in Turkey. Turkey enjoys four distinct seasons, making the consumption of seasonal produce and […]