Category Archives: Gendered moments

Mercan Bey sets the record straight on Zeytinyağlı Kereviz (Ottoman-style Celeriac)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by lizcameron

Mercan Bey, the Arabian spice trader puppet, woke me up today with a simple request. “M’lady,” he said earnestly but softly, “you have not let us out to play in the world in a few months, but I really need … Continue reading →

Posted in Gendered moments, Turkish Food!, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged celeriac, celery root, Ottoman food, Turkey, Turkish food, Zeytinyağlı Kereviz | 6 Comments

Quince mania: The ayva tatlısı that was 9 years in the making…

Posted on October 12, 2013 by lizcameron

Last night, M. and I enjoyed the most luscious of Turkish desserts, Ayva tatlısı or quince sweet. And it was a welcome change to our diet of take out food – none of which has included dessert. Much to my surprise, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gendered moments, Turkish Food!, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged Ayva tatlısı, Fruit, Quince, Recipe, Turkey, Turkish cooking, Turkish food, Turkish fruit | 13 Comments

Mastering çay anxiety: Playing with gender stereotypes through tea service

Posted on September 10, 2013 by lizcameron

Perhaps it is the constant nausea and dizziness that are a plague to me this week, but I have spent much of my time with eyes closed, trying to remember bits and pieces of “before sick” to occupy my time. … Continue reading →