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TURKISH CUISINE |
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“ Do not dismiss the dish saying that it is just food. The blessed
thing is an entire civilization in itself ! ”
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MEZE |
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In
Turkey, despite the Islamic prohibition against wine and
anything alcoholic, there is a rich tradition associated
with liquor
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FOOD PROTOCOL FOR THE CULTURALLY CORRECT |
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Eating is taken very seriously in Turkey. It is inconceivable for
household members to eat alone, raid the refrigerator, or eat “on
the go” while others are at home.
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SEAFOOD |
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Four seas (The Black Sea, The Sea of Marmara, The Aegean, and The
Mediterranean) surround the Turkish landscape.
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GRILLED MEATS |
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“Kebab” is another category of food which, like the börek, is
typically Turkish dating back to the time when the nomadic Turks
learned to grill and roast meat over camp fires.
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BAKLAVA |
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The most well-known sweets associated with Turkish Cuisine are
Turkish Delight (Lokum), and “baklava”, giving the impression that
these may be the typical desserts eaten after meals.
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TURKISH COFFEE AND “AYRAN” |
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Volumes have been written about Turkish coffee; its history, its
significance in social life, and the ambiance of the ubiquitous
coffee houses.
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KITCHEN OF THE
IMPERIAL PALACE |
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The importance of culinary art to the Ottoman Sultans is evident to
every visitor to Topkapý Place.
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A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT |
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Early historical documents show that the basic structure of Turkish
cuisine was already established during the Nomadic Period and in the
first settled Turkish Stades of Asia.
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DIET AND HEALTH |
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As modernity takes hold, traditions are falling to one side.
Spirituality as a guide for conduct in everyday life is something of
the past; now we turn to science for answers.
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FOOD PLACES |
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A survey of the types of dishes according to their ingredients may
be helpful to explain the basic structure of Turkish cuisine.
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