Yes, it's very early in the summer 2015 season and already, we're meeting ourselves coming back - due to general busyness and, also, because, well, we're not the most organised people in the world. Any current goings on out of the general routine (which has been a gentle winter routine up until now) … [Read more...]
(Fethiye) Mulled Wine Recipe – Christmas In A Cup
December 24, 2011 18 Comments
Freezing cold December nights in Manchester city centre - and all of them made toasty, comforting and festive by the sight of a series of wooden huts in the square, softly lit and packed with handmade goodies, European foods...and stalls with huge simmering cauldrons of spiced, hot, red wine. A … [Read more...]
Turkish Beer: Efes Pilsen
June 16, 2011 31 Comments
Picture the scene. You're lazing on a sun lounger along Belcekiz Beach in Ölüdeniz. It's the height of summer with temperatures heading towards 100 degrees and the sun's intense heat reflects off the pebbles on the beach. Perspiration and spray from the crashing waves leaves your lips dry and … [Read more...]
Rakı Night – Learning The Art of a Turkish National Drink
February 22, 2011 22 Comments
Rakı: a Turkish institution; the chosen tipple of millions of Turks; sampled by many foreign visitors to Turkey (with varying degrees of success); a clear, 40-45% proof aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink; transforms into a cloudy, milky-white liquid when water is added; known to many as 'lion's … [Read more...]
Turkish Beer – Perge
November 12, 2010 18 Comments
As you know, we're no strangers to the odd beer. We prefer to think of ourselves as beer appreciators; connoisseurs of the beautiful amber-coloured fizziness in a bottle. Whichever European country (or particular area of a country) we find ourselves in, we have to try the local beer. It's a culture … [Read more...]
