Well obviously, there is way more to write on regional specialties of Turkey, but for the time being, I just wanted to share few shots and describe the following meals and discoveries with you. (unfortunately, I wished I took some pictures on our trip to Hatay - Antakya (Antioch), shame on me, as the food was really delicious, between the mezzes, kağıt kebap, and of course Künefe!).
Not really a regional specialty, I assume, but a special yet simple treat for us, when we go shopping at the Göcek's local pazar. To my husband pure pleasure, we often get a glass of "Kar Helvasi" (Turkish Wikipedia entry) or should I say " Snow Candy" a relative to Granita: a mixture of hand-crushed ice flavored with sweet fruit syrup.
The two famous flavors are Vişne (sour cherry) and Üzüm Pekmezi (grape molasse).
Oh, and did I mention how they obtain the huge ice-cube: during winter time, up on the hills, a hole is made into the soil and a large bucket is placed in. Rain come and eventually snow comes, the rain freezes into the large bucket forming the ice-cube. The ice-cube is checked once in a while, and pressed to ensure its density.
And some shots from Çanakkale & Eceabat :
The Legendary Olive Branch
The month-watering Cheese and Ground Beef Gözleme: hot, chewy and savory
The indescribable freshness and tastiness of the Çoban Salad, with a refreshing-bubbly Ayran. Truly, truly, truly delicous!
And the oven-baked, hot and puffy Lavash Bread, one of my favorite breads, ever!
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