Delicious Istanbul
Looking to experience the real taste of Istanbul? Join Olga Irez in exploring the local markets, visiting hand-picked vendors and food makers, tasting famous and lesser known local treats and, finally, cooking a Turkish feast at Olga's kitchen.Olga cooks and eats full time in Istanbul and also publishes popular food blog
- Learn about Turkish home cooking: delve beyond the kebabs and baklava that Turkish cuisine might be known for, but it is not what Turks cook and eat at home daily; Turkish home cooking is seasonal, vegetable-based, does not vow you with the lavish use of spices, but still features bold flavors and wholesome dishes
- Explore local ingredients: get to know seasonal produce and Turkish pantry staples as well as their traditional use;
- Learn secrets of Turkish home cooks: dive into the wisdoms collected throughout Turkey and pick up new fun techniques for your own cooking repertoire;
- Get great tips on Istanbul restaurants and food shopping: ask for tips on dining and food shopping in Istanbul
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Delicious Istanbul
- Learn about Turkish home cooking: delve beyond the kebabs and baklava that Turkish cuisine might be known for, but it is not what Turks cook and eat at home daily; Turkish home cooking is seasonal, vegetable-based, does not vow you with the lavish use of spices, but still features bold flavors and wholesome dishes
- Explore local ingredients: get to know seasonal produce and Turkish pantry staples as well as their traditional use;
- Learn secrets of Turkish home cooks: dive into the wisdoms collected throughout Turkey and pick up new fun techniques for your own cooking repertoire;
- Get great tips on Istanbul restaurants and food shopping: ask for tips on dining and food shopping in Istanbul
Delicious Istanbul Cooking Class Program
Touring a food market on the Asian side of Istanbul: visiting a fishmonger/butcher, greengrocer, pickle and olive oil vendor, then a spice shop to examine their stalls; sitting down for a fine cup of Turkish coffee at a local coffee roaster and having a piece of baklava at a small shop which beats many big names
Taking a brief ride on the historic tram around Moda, a picturesque historic neighborhood
Cooking lunch of three starters, main course and dessert and enjoying it over Turkish wine at a local home
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