Homemade Turkish Mantı (Traditional Turkish Dumplings) Many thanks to our friend and partner Ebru Mentesoglu for sharing her recipe for this favorite traditional Turkish dish! Ingredients * 2 cups flour * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 2 eggs * 1/2 teaspoon water, or as needed * 2 onions, peeled * ... Read More »
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A Taste of Israel – Shakshuka
Thanks to our friend and partner Joel Sagi for sharing this recipe! Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Traditional) Shakshuka is an Israeli and Middle Eastern meal of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with spices. It's easy, healthy and takes less than 30 minutes to make. PREP TIME: 10 ... Read More »
A Taste of Greece – Shrimp Saganaki
Many thanks to our partner and friend Gabriel Diacakis for sharing this recipe! Greek Shrimp Saganaki with Feta cheese (Garides Saganaki) Prepare this traditional Greek shrimp saganaki recipe with fresh medium or large prawns. Peel the body of the shrimp and clean, leaving the heads and tails ... Read More »
Greece Tours: Greek Salad
It’s tomato season! That blessed time of the year when honest, sun-ripened, fruits-of-the-gods are bending vines from Portland to Pireaus. Typical of many cultures, other than the North American, Greeks traditionally eat their big meal in the midday, followed by a rest before heading back to ... Read More »
Turkey Tours – to Eat & Drink: Turkish Coffee
We're pretty sure that Turkish coffee tastes best sipped in view of a Turkish landscape and, of course, we encourage booking one of our Turkey tours to do just that. For that matter, you'll find Turkish coffee in all of our destinations, except, maybe, Cuba. In the meantime, follow these easy steps ... Read More »
