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Teaching My Son Turkish

26th September 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 1 Comment

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

11th August 2016 - Kerry Arslan - 0 Comment

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 - 4 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 Stuffed Eggplant Recipe (Karniyarik)

Aubergine, Eggplant or Patilican whatever name you use, is a popular vegetable here in...
Turkish Chicken Casserole, Tavuk Guvec

There is nothing nicer on a cold day than a tasty casserole and there...
Mixed Peel Recipe | Candied Peel

Homemade Mixed Peel Recipe Mixed peel is just candied lemon Rind and Orange Rind,...
My Mincemeat and Christmas Mince Pies Recipe

With Christmas fast approaching who can resist a Mince Pie? I just love the...
Turkish Pilav – How to Cook Turkish Rice

When I first started cooking Turkish rice I just could not get it right....
Chicken and Bulgur

This is a quick and simple dinner with Chicken and Bulgur is great if you...
Turkish Red Lentil Soup | Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası

One of my favourite soups here in Turkey is Red Lentil Soup. Of course...
Kofte – Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce

One of my favourite recipes Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce. Its very simple and...
A Selection of Turkish Salads

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

Sigara Borek, or Cigar Pastries. I love these at breakfast or as a finger...