I am a super prompt East Coaster, after college I moved to beautiful, sunny San Diego, with my boyfriend. After we had our fill of sun and sand we moved to Ankara, Turkey. I am now officially ex-pat. My boyfriend also became my husband. Witness my struggles with the Turkish language and my love affair with the country and the food. Growing up I never imagined this particular adventure but nonetheless am excited for what is to come.
Far From The Sticks
An American Expat in Turkey. Witness my struggles with the Turkish language and my love affair with the food.
I just found this blog because I typed Amasra into google… I love that you’re an expat in Ankara! I’m also from the states living with my Turkish fiance in Ankara… haven’t met too many people yet. We are going to Amasra for the w/e so thanks for the great recs. Would love to hear from you if you’re still around
Hi,
We found your blog. My daughter will be a Rotary Exchange student to Ankara coming from Hollis, NH. She will living with a Turkish family and going to Bilim Özel Koleji. She will be leaving in 3 weeks. If you are still in NH it would be wonderful to talk with you about your life there and things that she should bring.
Thank you.
Jennifer and Isabel Starr
Hollis, NH
603-465-7328
Hello, I was routed to your blog from caroline. I am a minnesotan but lived in San diego 6 years prior to coming to turkey(and that was 4.5 yrs ago-time flys) Anyways just wanted to say hello. We are down in Didim. Fun to read your blog though!
Thanks Emily! Glad you like it!
Hi! And welcome to Ankara. I was an expat overseas. Recently move to Ankara. I understand how you feel while trying to learn the language and culture at the same time. Yet, I am sure you will enjoy it.
Hi!
Just found your blog through Adventures in Ankara – I am also from New England, and am blogging on my cross-cultural road trip called a Turkish-American marriage. You can check it out at slowly-by-slowly.com. I am looking forward to seeing how another New England girl takes on Turkish ev yemek!
All the best…and happy double anniversary!
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Hi Jules
I’m a Turkish person living in London. I need to cook some Turkish food for a group of British friends, but not sure what.. Can you name me a few dishes that you found both interesting and tasty, some that can be a good representation and introduction to the cuisine?
Cheers
Sure! One think I love about Turkish food is that it is so flexible, so don’t worry if not everything is available and you need to alter ingredients.
A nice intro might be mercimek kofte, yayla corbasi, havuc (or pancar) yogurt salatasi, zeytinyağlı taze fasulye, and hunkar begendi (you can use beef if they don’t like lamb). Alot of it you make make a day or two before, spreading out the work. None of those dishes are too complicated (the mercimek kofte is the most labor intensive.) They will look pretty and different, but do not have a very unusual flavor palate so will not scare anyone off! Good Luck! Let me know if you want recipes!