Tag Archives: Turkish language

In search of manupecten pesfelis: Ak Deniz or bust!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by lizcameron

As the summer sun wends its way farther and deeper into our life itinerary, we have decided to make a journey to the Ak Deniz coast (Mediterranean Sea). We plan to visit ancient sites and interesting towns this yabancı gelin … Continue reading →

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Of oxen, calves and paper tigers: Öküz altında buzağı aramak

Posted on March 23, 2012 by lizcameron

All day, the impish Karagöz has been lounging around the dining room table, giggling and rolling about.  Every once in a while, when I come in from my spot on the back porch, where I am grading yesterday’s tests, he … Continue reading →

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Peynirli Poğaça: Karagöz urges me to get baking and forget academia

Posted on March 15, 2012 by lizcameron

Those puppets, well, they are at it again. They are always nattering on and on, sometimes up to no good, sometimes up to good, scheming with the best of intentions and the worst at times – and discussing things that … Continue reading →

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