Several times recently I have gotten lost on my way somewhere. I got the directions confused and ended up having no idea of where I was. I had two options, go with it or turn around go back and start…
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Every year, on Marathon Monday we would tune in to the Marathon. It was always an event we watched. We did not watch football, baseball or basketball regularly, but we always watched the marathon. There is something about the grueling…
This morning I am sitting on the balcony with a cup of coffee, with only a light sweatshirt on. Spring is definitely here! It was beautiful yesterday too, around 65. So we invited friends to walk with us an Eymir…
Last week was my birthday. I was very lucky to have many friends who want to celebrate it with me! Bülent took me out for a lovely romantic dinner. His gift to me is a romantic trip to Antalya, planned…
This year, I am trying to have a more balanced life. After the stress of the last couple years, it has been great to just enjoy life. Things are going well. I have been going to the gym three or…
This is one of my favorite Turkish dishes. I love making it as much as I love eating it! The recipe below can be made vegetarian or carnivore friendly. Below is the lamb version. However, my husband says he actually…
This weekend Bülent and I were craving some naughty food, so I pulled out all the stops! I usually can’t eat chocolate desserts here due to cross contamination with hazelnuts. However, if I make it myself with bitter chocolate,…
Before my father died he wanted to take one last vacation with the family. Unfortunately he died just a few days before we were supposed to leave. So this year, during school vacation, my family and I decided to take…
I posted two new salads under Ev Yemeği, Mezeler. These dishes are both variations of vegetable yogurt salads. They are striking because of their coloring and depending on their garlic content, sometimes I serve them as a side or a…