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...
Maraş Dondurma – Ice Cream that’s a stretch!
The summer is here with a vengeance bringing long, sunny, hot days. Why not beat the heat with a cool, sweet treat?
Runner (Green) beans cooked in olive oil – zeytinyağlı taze fasulye
Try this delicious and healthy recipe from Ozlem's Turkish table - ideal for those long hot days of summer as it can...
Köşe Kahve – a coffee shop and roastery with individual style
Fethiye is full of places where you can enjoy coffee; from cafes with just a coffee machine, coffee shops or chains like...
Cherries, Cherries and more Cherries….
Did you know that Turkey is one of the largest producers of cherries in the world?
As a matter...
Loquat – the fruit that tastes much better than it looks
The first time my neighbors brought me a plate of, what I later discovered were loquat, my initial reaction was that they...
Akrones – where you can refresh your soul and body
Renowned for its thermal spas and mud baths, Afyonkarahisar is a miraculous place where you can find curative waters for any illness.
