Yes, I just wrote that! Shocking isn't it?
Me and several of my friend went to a fabulous place called "Cooking Alaturka". We prepared a authentic Turkish meal, 5 courses in all. It was amazing! I can't believe how simple some of the dishes were to prepare. We actually did everything completely from scratch . . . Here are some photos of the day . . .
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| The is the owner and most excellent hostess -- Eveline is a gracious teacher and wonderfully personable. She is showing us how to prepare the beans for our dish -- |
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| This is my friend Cheryl -- she is pregnant with her first child -- he will be here the end of July! |
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| Charlotte and Joan doing the onions and garlics -- New really great tips and wonderful knives! |
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| Yes, this is evidence that I was actually there! Charlotte stirring, Eveline is speaking and Joy is watching the chief put together the syrup for the fig desert. (Which was my favorite thing!) |
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| Joan is just taking in all the culture she came for -- She is still jet-lagging -- it is a lot to take in! |
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| Eveline plating the figs -- we used a sharp knife and hollowed out the center and put walnuts inside. This is actually the best way I have ever had figs! |
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| The final plate -- figs stuffed with walnuts in syrup! Yum! |
I am very excited to get to go back for this wonderful experience -- again! I recommend this as a "Must Do" if you come to Istanbul, this is a fantastic opportunity for ". . . Ottoman classics, regional specialities and home-cooking favorites . . . " You will not be disappointed!
Thanks my friends for coming by . . . hope to hear fro you. Love, Love!
Had a great time! Glad I was able to be part of it too! xo
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