Almost everyone has a book or a movie that reminds them of their childhood. Undoubtedly, The Chronicles of Narnia is a book series that is at the top of that list for many people like me. I still remember the first time I read about Turkish delight in Narnia, and I was kind of surprised … Read more
Turkish Towels are famous throughout the world, but they deserve to be well known. As a Turkish, I can tell you that they are superior to other towels and can make your life easier. Peshtemal is another word used to define Turkish towels. Peshtemal is not a Turkish word but a Persian word that means … Read more
Turkish towels and Egyptian Towels are often misjudged as the same type because they are both regarded as the finest quality towels. Yet, Turkish and Egyptian towels are very different. Turkish towels are lightweight, easy to maintain, durable, and multipurpose towels, whereas Egyptian towels are comfortable, thick, very absorbent, soft, less durable, and easily shed. … Read more
Turkish Kolonya and its simple, beautiful, and refreshing smell can be addictive. As a Turkish local, I can tell you all about Turkish Kolonya, the best brands, and its place in culture. Today you can find Turkish Kolonya in every home and office. When writing this post, I already found three bottles in my office. … Read more
I was walking down a street in Meydan, Trabzon, A city center on the Black Sea coastline of northeast Turkey, when I first saw a Turkish towel in a shop. I instantly loved the appearance, the delicacy, and the hard work that must have gone into making this flat-weave masterpiece. It was so light that … Read more
Turkish towels are excellent, but you may easily ruin your towel by not knowing their properties and how to wash them properly. Some of my international friends even called me about how awful Turkish towels are, yet I am 100% sure that they did not wash the Turkish towels as they should. I will tell … Read more
As a Turkish local, my international friends ask me a lot of questions, like why Turkish figs are different or why most of the dried figs are labeled as Turkish figs, and many more similar questions. I may not be a professional expert, but I live in the region where nearly half of the fig … Read more
In this post, I will explain all commonly asked questions about Turkish apricots, including some drying and storing tips for apricots.