During the month of Ramadan in the Ottoman Empire, the people considered giving iftar to their relatives as great worship and entered the race to host guests. During Ramadan, the doors were kept open at iftar times. Thus, everyone who stayed on the road, familiar or unfamiliar, would get their share of this treat. The custom of ‘Tooth Rent’,… Continue reading The Month of Ramadan in Ottoman Culture
Istanbul is the perfect city for you to enjoy the rich variety of Turkish cuisine. This is a tourism center with its history, culture and people. Here we have listed the Turkish foods we think you should try while visiting this dynamic and vibrant city. Döner Döner is perhaps the most famous flavor of Turkish cuisine in… Continue reading 15 Iconic Turkish Foods to Eat in Istanbul
The Ottoman Empire was a multinational, multicultural and multilingual empire spanning three continents. For several centuries, from 1299 to 1923, or 624 years, the Ottoman Empire experienced rich periods both economically and culturally. The Ottoman People consisted of different ethnic groups: Turks, Kurds, Arabs, Greeks, Albanians, Greeks, Jews, Central Asian Nomads… The influence of different ethnic… Continue reading Exploring the First Cookbook of the Ottoman Empire
Breakfast, which is usually the first meal of the day, differs between cultures in terms of the varieties it contains. Breakfast culture in Turkish cuisine is a meal in itself. It is a very important meal. Both savory and sweet foods are consumed for breakfast. It is often the most satisfying meal of the day. The origin of the… Continue reading Breakfast Culture in Turkish Cuisine
The Ottoman Empire, which is a deep-rooted empire, is very rich in food culture and beverage culture, as in many other areas. The most curious and interesting culture has also been the food culture. The Ottoman culture, which has valuable examples in the art of war, politics, and science, is also very rich in eating… Continue reading Food Culture and Etiquette in the Ottoman Empire
Ottoman cuisine culture has been very effective in the formation of modern Turkish cuisine. The formation and enrichment of Turkish cuisine took a long time. It is known that Turks have established many civilizations since their nomadic period. Throughout this long historical adventure, they have acquired a rich culture. This situation also had an impact on the culinary… Continue reading Books of Ottoman Cuisine Culture
When you think of Turkish cuisine, do you only think of doner kebab, lahmacun, and börek? Turkish cuisine has much more to offer! Turkish cuisine, strongly enriched by its location on two continents, also carries some features from Armenian, Mediterranean, and Indian cuisine. Every meal includes fresh vegetables and lots of spices. Turkish Food Culture Turkish… Continue reading Famous Turkish Cuisine Meals
Turkish coffee is not a type of coffee, it is the oldest cooking method of the popular hot beverage. Although its prevalence has waned somewhat with the advent of filter coffee, it is still common in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In addition, more and more Turkish coffee is consumed all over the world. This traditional method of preparation and… Continue reading Turkish Coffee Features and Preparation
Ottoman cuisine is an endless treasure. Its delicious dishes, fascinating recipes, and eye-catching colorful sherbets… Let’s talk about delicious sherbets from Ottoman cuisine, which became famous around the world. Ottoman sherbets; are drinks that can be admired with their colors, tastes, and naturalness. Their tastes, as well as their benefits, have made them famous. Sherbets produced… Continue reading 10 Delicious Sherbets from Ottoman Cuisine
The delicious tastes and dishes of the Ottoman cuisine developed under the influence of Anatolia’s fertile lands, historical riches, and many different cultures. Ottoman cuisine; consists of delicious dishes that have emerged as a result of a unique blend of Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Western cuisine influences. It has been influenced by the Ottoman Empire,… Continue reading Discover Ottoman Cuisine
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