The Aristocats American animated musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions was a popular film in the early 1970s. Set in Paris, the plot follows a family of aristocratic cats who are set to gain their mistress’s fortune, much to the dismay of her butler. Thrown into the countryside, the family is helped by…
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Etli Kuru Fasulye
Turkish White Bean Stew With Meat Turkey is not just Hagia Sophia, Mimar Sinan or, as recently protests, Turkey is also cuisine.One of the simplest, yet most magnificent dishes is kuru fasulye.Kuru fasulye is a stewed bean dish. It is made primarily with white beans and olive oil, and onion and tomato paste or tomato…
How I Survived the Istanbul Protests
My friend tells me that I know how to choose my timing.After five years, I return to Istanbul. And immediately protests.OK, not because of me, I am just a calm observer of events. Well, the internal affairs of Turkey.So, on Tuesday evening, March 18, I walk to Taksim Square. I want to take a photo…
Six Days in Istanbul
Short Notes I haven’t traveled anywhere for five years. First Covid, then my mother’s illness. And then my mother passed away.She always said how sad she was because, according to her, I wasn’t traveling anywhere because of her. So I explained to her that my presence with her was my decision. No one forced me…
Turkey Roll with Pancetta
When you hear the word turkey, what do you think of? To the country of Turkey or to the great bird, the turkey.It is no wonder that on 4 December 2021, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a presidential circular calling for exports to be labeled as being “Made in Türkiye”. The circular also said…