Category: Ottoman & Turkish Culture

In the Ottoman period, palace dishes and food manners were always at the forefront. Meat types, rice, and wheat, sherbets, and desserts were generally preferred. In addition, honey, cream, molasses, and tahini were among the indispensable products of the table. Ottoman period eating habits first thing that comes to mind is respect for food. When the meal time came, the… Continue reading Ottoman Period Eating Habits

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

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

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