Shawarma is a meat preparation technique in Turkey where lamb, chicken, beef, or a combination of meats are placed on a vertical spit and slowly roasted for a long time. To serve the shawarma, long, thin slices of the meat are carved from the spit. It is then served in salads, in sandwiches, or simply […]
Turkish tea, çay (pronounced chai), is a black tea which is consumed without milk. It is an important part of the Turkish culture, offered to household and shopping guests as part of Turkish hospitality. The tea is served piping hot in small, tulip-shaped glasses. I thought it was essential to taste the tea with a […]
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Built in the mid 1400s, the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. It is comprised of more than 60 streets and 3,000 covered shops which attract more than 250,000 visitors daily. Below are three shots of the Grand Bazaar. What do you think? Do you […]
Crossing the Galata Bridge on a busy Saturday morning is quite a feat! Each side is lined with fishermen who probably arrived at dawn to secure their spot. Cars whiz past in the center section of the bridge while pedestrians and street vendors pack the wide sidewalk on each side. Below all of this activity, […]
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