Today I went to the Friday market in nearby Ayvacık and realised that this time next week we will be back in Istanbul. I can hardly believe that I have been here continuously since the 20th June. Time ...
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Monthly Market Update: What’s In and What’s Not in the Turkish Pazars
June 2015: Istanbul I am basing my pazar observations on a different market this month. This is because a) I missed my usual Monday one as we were travelling, and b) some visiting friends from the UK ...
Monthly Market Update: What’s In and What’s Not in the Turkish Pazars
April-May 2015: Istanbul At last! The markets are delivering on their early promise! This is what we have been waiting for: the glorious sight of huge mounds of beautiful spring produce! ...
Fresh from the Black Sea: Fried Anchovies/Hamsi Tava with Parsley Sauce
Following the fish as they swim down from the Black Sea at this time of year is quite exhilarating. I don't mean literally but the fish' progress down the Bosphorus can be closely observed simply ...
Monthly Market Update: What’s in and What’s not in the Turkish Pazars
September-October 2014: Istanbul A few years ago I used to be on the BCC [the British Community Council] here in Istanbul. Our mission was varied but one of my particular tasks was to write the ...