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Just in time: The Green Tomatoes
not the fried ones of the movie, but a classic Istanbul dish and a mix&match
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Börek Chronicles #4: Kırma Börek / Pleated Börek
or: how to feed a crowd with a frugal filling becomes an exercise in the opposite
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a journal of recent cooking adventures
Journal #1: an obsession with Greek tarhana/trahana
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September 2024

this month - September 2024
wonderful to be at home! at last!
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Börek Chronicles #3: Avcı böreği {Hunter’s roll}
A different kind, definitely not a classic, too many thoughts involving my mother and actually a crepe with mussels, definitely a random recipe of sorts
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The book I've half-written.... and A menu of "Rakı & Meze"
There should always be a rhythm to a menu, including this one.
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semolina helva
semolina, butter, whole milk, sugar and almonds.... what's not to like?
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An end of summer stew: aubergines & chickpeas
when one is in transition just like the seasons are...
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August 2024

this month - August 2024
an idyllic escape to a mythological island and how I got inspired or uninspired
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Random cooking, random recipes
when you are just cooking…
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figs
end of summer and two uncommon fresh fig suggestions
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Leftover / Value-add Kitchen
The inspiration is in your fridge, the challenge is yours alone, but the rewards are for all to enjoy!
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