UK-based Turkish chef returns home to teach in Istanbul
ISTANBUL- Hürriyet Daily News
Turkish cook and blogger Özlem Warren has been giving workshops on Ottoman cuisine. Warren is visiting Istanbul to conduct a class at the Istanbul Culinary Institute
“Warren is not only a cook but also an admirer of Ottoman cuisine. She is conscious of the fact that it owes much to diversity of cultures that nurtured it through the centuries.
It may sound a little exaggerated when an expatriate says she has become a cook just because she could no longer do without her national dishes, but this is the story behind the longing that brought Özlem Warren back to her homeland to teach a workshop at an Istanbul’s culinary arts institutes…..”
Hellos and Merhabas again from Istanbul! I am delighted to share that we had an interview with the Hurriyet Daily News. It was wonderful to be able to talk about Turkish cuisine, express the great interest abroad and what can be done furthermore to promote Turkish cuisine. You can read the rest of the article at UK based Turkish chef returns home to teach in Istanbul
Today is my Turkish cooking class at the Istanbul Culinary Institute, and we have a full house : ) I very much look forward to sharing an evening of Turkish cuisine with Turkish and foreign participants, many thanks for all your support and interest.
Fasulye piyazi; a delicious, substantial salad for warm summer days
And here is a refreshing salad idea for the hot summer days; Fasulye Piyazi – Beans with red onion, tomato, boiled egg, olives . This salad is ready within minutes, it is substantial as well as delicious and healthy.
Below are a few photos about our time in Istanbul, hope you enjoy them:
I am getting the dried peppers and aubergines ready for the class tonight!
Dried peppers and aubergines not only make great decoration, they are very tasty too. You need to soak them for a few minuted at boiling water to soften up. Then you can stuff then witrh rice, herbs and ground meat, if you like. They are wonderful when baked with a dollop of yoghurt by the side.
As always, I can't keep my eyes off the wonderful fruit and vegetable stalls, packed with seasonal produce.
Midye Dolma - Stuffed mussels is one of the most popular street food in Turkey
Stuffed mussles with aromatic rice; a favorite street food, you just need a squeeze of lemon over them, delicious.
Another, very famous treat; Maras style ice cream, Maras dondurma. This wonderful ice cream is so thick, that you can slice with knife, a must try!
And this is my share of the wonderful Maras ice cream!
Some fine examples of Turkish pottery with an Ottoman design touch, loved them all.
Until next time, happy travels to you all!
Ozlem