Tag Archives: Turkey

Meet Mark and Esma: The Karagöz puppets howl with glee

Posted on September 5, 2013 by lizcameron

We are standing in line waiting for a table at our favorite Mexican restaurant. We’ve been here many many times. M. Walks up to the hostess and asks for a table for two using his Turkish name. “Can you tell … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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