Another month in the bag. The merry month of May is done and dusted. And we cruise on into June. But not without looking back on some news from Fethiye from the last four weeks, of course. A month that has seen two elections and the month when inci kefal (pearl mullet) leave the waters …
A 20 year long (and continuing) journey of visiting Istanbul and we finally made it, for the first time, to one of the city’s iconic sights; Pierre Loti Hill (Pierre Loti Tepesi). We’re in the Eyüp district on the European side of Istanbul for this little outing… And let us make the mistakes so that …
It’s (past) time for another Fethiye news update for the month of April. A bit late this month – but we do have the excuse of being in Istanbul towards the end of April and into the beginning of May. So lovely to be there again after a 5 year absence due to the pandemic …
We’re back on the seasonal food train for this recipe – sauteed Swiss chard done the Turkish way: Pazı kavurma. Spring leafy greens are in abundance. And, amongst other salad stuffs, herbs and vegetables, the local markets are currently brimming with Swiss chard. Very reasonably priced Swiss chard at that! We can’t not buy it. …
As the sun sets on the final day of the holy month of Ramadan (Ramazan in Turkish), the people of Turkey start to celebrate Ramazan Bayramı. Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr) is one of the most important religious holidays in the Islamic calendar and is a three day holiday that marks the end of month long …
Can Çekti is the subject of this review. A small – but packed with flavours – eatery nestled in a tight row of other unassuming foodie places. ‘Antep’ten Gelen Lezzetler,’ is their tagline. ‘Flavours From (Gazi)antep.’ But we’re not in Gaziantep. We’re in Fethiye. And we’re on the street that is becoming a bit of …
Have you ever tried Turkish mosaic cake – mozaik pastası? It’s our favourite Turkish chocolate cake. Biscuits, chocolate sauce and a serving of fresh fruit on the side. What’s not to love? I feel we’re in danger of losing our badge with this recipe. The badge of, ‘we haven’t got a sweet tooth,’ that we …
And just like that, another month has passed. This is the March edition of our monthly news updates from life in Fethiye. Spring Is Springing… March is the month where nature reveals to us that winter is departing and making way for the arrival of spring. The mimosa trees are in full bloom as I …
The Holy Month of Ramadan – Ramazan in Turkish – is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. If you happen to be visiting the country during this special time of the year, here’s a look at what you can expect during Ramadan in Turkey. What Is Ramadan? First of all, what is Ramadan; such …
A healthy salad, filling and – most importantly – completely delicious! We’re doing a mung bean salad recipe in this article. Stick with us on this one. A Mung Bean Salad Bowl It’s a lovely big bowl of green and it’s a perfect recipe for vegetarians and vegans – and omnivores, like us. And, as …
Follow our Turkish balloon bread recipe and you’re going to be transported right back to your Turkish summer holidays. Most people who know the country will have a memory of that first time they sat down in a Turkish restaurant and ordered food. And then, before the meal arrives, a real WOW centrepiece is brought …