Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

Fisting Eggplants – or – Making İmam Bayıldı For the First Time

Posted on May 24, 2014 by lizcameron

Well, apparently Hacivad Bey’s prompting to get back to writing stirred things up a little bit. We’ll see how long it lasts, says the naysayer. As M. and I walked through the local Armenian grocery, picking up their delectable İmam bayıldı along … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Turkish Food!, Turkish-American Matters, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Acculturation, cooking, eggplant, fisting, frustration, Turkish cuisine, Turkish food, İmam Bayıldı | 5 Comments

Ten Years, Ten Moments: Hacivad Bey Speaks

Posted on May 22, 2014 by lizcameron

Today, Hacivad Bey poked his head around the corner of my living room and inquired about my well-being. “It’s been a long time, M’lady, since you’ve let us come out and play!” Sighing, I responded, “Indeed, Hacivad Bey, it has. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Family Challenges, On writing about my life with the Karagöz puppets, Turklish Moments, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged anniversary, Marriage, Turkish American | 5 Comments

Don’t ask soldiers for directions: Getting scammed, getting lost, getting giggly

Posted on November 29, 2013 by lizcameron

What couple doesn’t know that you can learn much about your relationship through travel “experiences.” We learned early on that we did well together on this front, with M. managing the driving aspect of things and me taking on the … Continue reading →