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Teaching My Son Turkish

26th September 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 2 Comments

Since moving back to the UK last October we have been very focused on…

11th August 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 3 Comments

I know that everyone that reads my blog or follows my facebook just love…

18th July 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 5 Comments

A quiet night at home, I hear my news alert beep on my phone,…

15th March 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 6 Comments

Is Turkey a Safe place to Travel to in 2016?? Honest answer, is yes…

24th February 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 10 Comments

Applying for the Spouse Visa for your Turkish Partner as you may know is…

16th February 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 5 Comments

10 years ago this year I started dating my Turk in August and 6…

9th February 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 4 Comments

Let’s set the scene…….. You arrive in Turkey not knowing what to expect, you…

12th January 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 7 Comments

Why do people become addicted to Turkey? What creates that addiction? Is it just a…

A History of Borek in Turkey with recipes.

Borek for me is a dish that means Turkey more than the simit and...
Mucveri – Courgette Patties

Mucveri – Courgette Patties Ingredients for Mucveri – Courgette Patties: Courgettes – 3 Large...
Welcome to Turkish Life Cafe…..

Welcome to Turkish Life Cafe. It took me some time to come to the...
Turkish Red Lentil Soup | Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası

One of my favourite soups here in Turkey is Red Lentil Soup. Of course...
Turkish Aşure or Noah’s Pudding

Aşure or Noah’s Pudding is probably one of Turkey’s most famous puddings, made during...
Puff Pastry Mince Borek or Pies

This simple to make mince borek made with Puff Pastry are great for a...
Arnavut Ciğeri or Albania Liver

Arnavut Ciğeri or Albania Liver is a popular meze dish or main meal in...
Menemen Classic Turkish Breakfast Dish

Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Tomatoes Menemen is a classic Turkish Breakfast made with...
A Selection of Turkish Salads

In Turkey Salad is served with nearly every meal, there are so many different...
Ginger Biscuits

These biscuits are a favourtie in my house, they are easy to make and...