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. Along with Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha), Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr ) is one of the most important religious holidays in the Islamic calendar. It is a three day holiday …
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; …
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 …
Ooof! From New Year feelings of optimism and gearing up for the summer season ahead, to an almighty plunge into shock and despair. February 6th was the day we woke up from our comfortable slumber and began the morning routine – reaching to the bedside cabinet for phone and a scroll through the morning Twitter …
Paşa Fırını is a cafe restaurant sitting in the pedestrianised Dispanser area of Fethiye town centre. And, since opening in July 2021, over the last few years, it has deservedly established itself as a go-to place in the neighbourhood. It’s been a go to place for us for some of those years! Paşa Fırını is …
Everyone is heartbroken. You all know that Southern Turkey and Northern Syria were hit by a massive – catastrophic – earthquake on February 6th. Because it happened in the early hours, in the cities, towns and villages most people were home, sleeping as thousands of apartment blocks toppled. Those lucky enough to escape the buildings, …