Our Born on the Bosphorus walk in Istanbul pays a visit to a third-generation candymaker in the market at Üsküdar whose lokum (Turkish delight) is made with only the best fruits Turkey has to offer: apricots from Malatya, oranges from Finike, and peaches from Bursa.
December 10, 2019 Get Your Fresh Fish in Beşiktaş (0)
The Bosphorus Strait, which divides the city of Istanbul and separates the European and […] Posted in Istanbul
September 16, 2019 Relishing Pickles in Istanbul (0)
Start with chunks of pickled vegetables and fruits, and then wash it all down with a […] Posted in Istanbul
June 11, 2019 Unripe figs in Beşiktaş (0)
While meandering through a market in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş, we spotted unripe figs that […] Posted in Istanbul
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December 10, 2019
Get Your Fresh Fish in Beşiktaş
IstanbulThe Bosphorus Strait, which divides the city of Istanbul and separates the European and Asian continents, has long influenced the city’s cuisine. Although it’s no longer heaving with fish, we can still see some fresh catches on our Born on the Bosphorus walk, which begins in the market of Beşiktaş.
September 16, 2019
Relishing Pickles in Istanbul
IstanbulStart with chunks of pickled vegetables and fruits, and then wash it all down with a swig of pickle juice on our Born on the Bosphorus walk in Istanbul, where we pay a visit to one of the city’s many shops that exclusively sells pickles.
June 11, 2019
Unripe figs in Beşiktaş
IstanbulWhile meandering through a market in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş, we spotted unripe figs that are perfect for making delicious fig jam. The thought of the sweet yet refreshing taste together with kaymak was making us drool, so we bought some and headed on home to make jam.
