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Keşmekeş II: When life gives you limonlar…


Yet again, Slowly-by-slowly has been off the grid with major health problems with pain that has made it hard to read, write or do much of anything. Without wallowing in self pity too much, I must say that my life … Continue reading

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Stereotypes where you least expect it: Turkish breakfast for colleagues


Placing the lovely, fresh walnuts on a baking pan to roast, my husband remarks “why are you spending all of this money on breakfast for your colleagues – do other people do this?”  We are making ezme, a purée akin … Continue reading

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