Meze: an event rather than a type of dish
Meze is an event rather than a type of dish. It's an evening gathering of family and friends, a leisurely grazing on...
Quince – a fruit worth waiting for
At this time of year, the markets are full of strange yellow fruit that look like a weirdly big and lumpy apple or a mis-shaped...
Learning the art of Turkish cookery with Özlem Warren
For those interested in Turkish cookery and wanting to learn more, last week was an ideal opportunity to cook with Özlem Warren...
Turkish Bananas: where size isn’t everything
One of the wonderful things about living in Turkey is the continuous supply of fresh, flavoursome fruit and vegetables and at this time of year,...
Macun – a sweet, colorful candy and more
When you hear the words "street food" in Turkey they conjure up images of döner kebab (meat or chicken cooked on...
Pomegranates – tangy, delicious and full of health benefits
The Fethiye markets are filled with fruit and vegetables all year round in Turkey, but the arrival of autumn brings a feeling of anticipation...
Meat or Two Veg?
This article was written for Fethiye Times by Sian Midgley
Vegan – a single word that can have people...
Jujubes – natural, exotic and loaded with health benefits
If you visit the fruit and vegetable markets during September and October you'll be sure to see mounds of a small red fruit that...
Enticing, exquisite, delectable figs
Did you know that Turkey is the number one producer of fresh and dried figs (incir) in the world?
Çay, Turkey’s brew of choice – but what is a çaycı?
Those of you who are regular visitors to Turkey will have experienced the culture of çay (Turkish tea).
"Cay içer misiniz?" ("Will you drink some...
Turkey Homes Property of the Month – semi-detached luxury contemporary villa...
Turkey Homes property of the month for July is this luxury contemporary 3-bed villa in Fethiye. Near completion, the property is...
