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Everything you need to know about Maras ice cream

Everything you need to know about Maras ice cream

Maras dondurma is a traditional Turkish mastic ice cream. It typically includes the ingredients cream, whipped cream, salep, mastic, and sugar. The ice cream originates from the city and region...
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The origins of the Turkish Angora cat

The origins of the Turkish Angora cat

Records of the Turkish Angora have been around since the 16th century. It is even rumoured that Prophet Muhammad even owned a Turkish Angora. The Angora is called "Ankara kedisi"...
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What is Turkish Delight?

What is Turkish Delight?

Turkish delight is a staple delicacy. From the Turkish delight flavoured Cadbury chocolate bars to little sweet-smelling soft sweets from The Chronicles of Narnia, you can see Turkish delight in all...
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COVID vaccine founder becomes World's richest Turk

COVID vaccine founder becomes World's richest Turk

Dr. Uğur Şahin , the CEO of the German BioNTech company, which developed the coronavirus vaccine, entered the Bloomberg's 500 richest person list with a fortune of $ 5.12 billion...
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Alacati, the archetypal Mediterranean town

Alacati, the archetypal Mediterranean town

The warmth of the climate, also the warmth of the people, sea bathing, strolls in shady lanes, or al fresco evenings to savour the mézés from a traditional café; you...
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Balik-Ekmek, Istanbul's favorite street food.

Balik-Ekmek, Istanbul's favorite street food.

Istanbul’s Eminönü district is home to many historical landmarks. The Spice Bazaar, Yeni Mosque, Gulhane Park and the Basilica Cistern are among the places frequented by local and foreign tourists....
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7 places to visit around beautiful Pamukkale

7 places to visit around beautiful Pamukkale

Named after the cotton-white travertine formation, Pamukkale, is among the most important natural and historical landmarks to visit in Turkey. The dazzling white calcite cliffs of Pamukkale are composed of...
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Legendary recipes with Banana peppers

Legendary recipes with Banana peppers

Banana peppers are the cornerstone of many traditional Turkish dishes. Looks like the chili but milder in taste, this is a vegetable that adds irreplaceable flavor to dishes.  With its...
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How to make menemen eggs

How to make menemen eggs

Menemen is a traditional Turkish dish which includes eggs, tomato, green peppers, and spices such as ground black and red pepper cooked in olive oil. Cheese, and other charcuterie products...
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Say cheese in Turkish

Say cheese in Turkish

Cheese (Peynir) is the staple breakfast dish, the inseparable friend of sucuk in toast snack  and the best friend of Turkish mums baking borek and other pastries. You might be surprised...
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