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A Turkish Welcome
Not long before my arrival, Bulgarian revolutionaries had tried to help their friends in Macedonia by blowing up a bridge on the railway line to Constantinople. Now, the Turks were on high alert, watching...
The Bustling Streets of Adrianople
The scenes in Adrianople were full of typical Turkish disorder and laziness. The streets were crowded with people, but they looked unkempt and disorganized. Most of the men were half-dressed, and the women were...
A Diverse Population in Adrianople
The population of Adrianople is a mix of Turks, Greeks, Jews, and Armenians. However, all the trade, commerce, and banking are controlled by foreigners. The Turks, it seems, are not very good at business.
The...
Princes’ Islands Tranquil Retreat near Constantinople
Moda Burnu, the protruding promontory nestled between two bays, is a favored residence for the British colony in Constantinople. Offering a breathtaking panorama of Stambul, the Sea of Marmara, and the Islands, it serves...
Maritime Landmarks Bosporus
Maritime Landmarks and Legends along the Bosporus
The prominent square yellow structure neighboring the cemetery, visible from the sea, is Selimieh Barracks. It stands on the grounds where Sultan Murad IV’s summer palace once existed....
Landmarks in Simple Language
Historical Writings and Landmarks in Simple Language
Prohibition at the Temple Court
“No Gentile may pass beyond the railing into the court round the Temple; he who is caught trespassing will bring death upon himself.”
There was...
Sumptuous Seafood Creations
Bonito with Oranges A Citrusy Delight
Ingredients
1 fresh bonito, cut in thick slices
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 tsp red and green peppercorns
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 bunch fresh dill
Preparation:
Divide the...
Savory Seafood Delights Three Irresistible Recipes
Fried Fish Balls A Crispy Delight
Ingredients
2 fresh bonito, de-boned
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped fine
2 tbsp bread crumbs
1 onion, grated
Flour for dipping
Olive oil for frying the fish balls
Preparation
Clean and...
The Essence of Vinegrowing
A Conversation with Resit Soley
Preserving Heritage and Nurturing Culture
Q: Importance of Vinegrowing
R. Soley: Turkey, specifically the Anatolian Peninsula, is the cradle of vinegrowing and wine production. Stretching from southern Georgia to Armenia, Iran, Mesopotamia...
