Category Archives: Visits from the Karagöz puppets

Esma and M. mourn the Sivas Alevi massacre case verdict

Posted on July 2, 2013 by lizcameron

Originally posted on Slowly-by-Slowly:
Honoring the (mostly) Alevi people who died in the Sivas massacre on July 2, 1993. (Image thanks to this link) “Have you heard the news?” M. asked quietly over the crackly phone line as I dashed…

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Going “G-Free:” The Karagöz puppets freak at the idea of gluten-free bread

Posted on June 30, 2013 by lizcameron

It is an understatement to say that I have always loved bread. The one thing I can remember most about growing up, especially in my maternal grandparents house, was that bread and butter were to be served at every meal…not … Continue reading →

Just another çay bahçesi (tea garden) in Anatolia – Or is it?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by lizcameron

Anyone who has spent much time in Turkey – especially in the more rural parts of Anatolia – has very likely seen all of the çay bahçesi (tea gardens) with older men hanging out drinking endless glasses of tea. The symphony … Continue reading →