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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 - 4 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 - 7 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…

Turkish Tava Borek Recipe | Pan Fried Borek

Turkish Tava Börek is probably the easiest and quickest of all the Borek recipes...
Turkish Stuffed Eggplant Recipe (Karniyarik)

Aubergine, Eggplant or Patilican whatever name you use, is a popular vegetable here in...
Kofte – Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce

One of my favourite recipes Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce. Its very simple and...
Welcome to Turkish Life Cafe…..

Welcome to Turkish Life Cafe. It took me some time to come to the...
Künefe – Turkish Cheese Pastry

Turkish Künefe, is a cheese pastry made in the Hatay region of Turkey. It...
Tepsi Borek | Tray Borek

Tepsi Borek or Tray Borek is made will Yufka which is a pastry similar...
Puff Pastry Mince Borek or Pies

This simple to make mince borek made with Puff Pastry are great for a...
Traditional Turkish Kisir Recipe

Traditional Turkish Kisir is a bulgur salad served during ladies days where they served...
Turkish Lentil Soup

Turkish Lentil Soup or Mercimek Soup is always a favourite. This recipe is a...
Chicken and Bulgur

This is a quick and simple dinner with Chicken and Bulgur is great if you...