Turkey's For Life
Fethiye, Turkish Food, Slow Travel Turkey
So, we got from Fethiye to Dalyan by bus. We've told you what we thought about Hotel Konak Melsa; the place where we stayed. But our whole reason for being in Dalyan was just so we could experience Dalyan at night. We were curious. And we wanted it to be good. We wanted a meal by the river, …
Continue Reading about Aktaş Restaurant, Dalyan – Meze Makes A Meal Special
When friends are in Turkey to visit, one of the staple Fethiye days out is the boat trip. Whether it's the Sunday boat trip to Göcek, a tour around the 12 Islands or a private Blue Bays boat trip, they're all a perfect (and economical) way to spend a few hours on the Mediterranean. Many regulars to …
Continue Reading about Sailing And Eating (Lots) Around Fethiye’s Blue Bays
"Ahhh, summer. My favourite day of the year..." This is stolen from our friend's status update on Facebook and it made us titter. He lives in the UK! However, the semi-arrival of summer in the UK (we know it's intermittent, at best), and a few people subsequently asking us about our favourite …
Continue Reading about Five Fab Summer Turkish Meze Dishes For Barbecue Season
Meze: a savoury food eaten while drinking (esp. alcohol), appetiser, hors d'oeuvre.(1) Meze is an integral part of the Turkish dining experience, it's our favourite part of the Turkish dining experience, and it's also difficult to describe. There's no equivalent in British cuisine. And …
Continue Reading about About Turkish Meze – It’s More Than Just A Starter
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 …
Continue Reading about Rakı Night – Learning The Art of a Turkish National Drink
The photo you can see below is minced meat encased in a minced meat and bulgur wheat shell. In Turkey, this delightful little torpedo of tastiness is called İçli Köfte. If you're familiar with Middle Eastern cuisine, you could well be looking at it and thinking it's Kibbeh. Whichever name you choose …
