Category Archives: Turkish Food!

The Karagöz puppets help me to learn the “easy button” for Turkish-American dinnertime


As you may recall, these days, I can only type with my right hand due to a rotator cuff injury in my left shoulder. That means no food prep that involves chopping, for one…and tonight, well, I just wanted to … Continue reading

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Of Elma and Indian corn: Karagöz puppets as marriage counselors


Written a few weeks ago before Frankenstorm waited in the wings and before this rotator cuff injury ate my writing hand (my right hand is miffed at this comment): Today, the Karagöz puppets awoke with resolve. “We are,” they cried … Continue reading

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Los Aguaschiles Restaurant: The Karagöz puppets swoon in Tulum, Mexico


The morning after our foray into Tulum Pueblo on beater bikes to beat the band, we were sore, yet determined to return for more mariscos.  After experiencing an almost life-changing Sobada Maya (Arvigo Mayan stomach massage), I was feeling great.  … Continue reading

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