This week’s feature country is Japan, and before we delve into the deliciousness that this Asian country has to offer, I would like to address the recent earthquakes and the subsequent events that have occurred there. If you haven’t already, make a donation to the Canadian or American Red Cross to assist in the relief. […]
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Recipe of the Week: Turkish Baklava
This week’s recipe hails from Turkey – and what’s more Turkish than Baklava? The recipe has been adapted from Binnur’s Turkish Cookbook; be sure to check out Binnur’s site for more authentic Turkish recipes! TURKISH BAKLAVA Makes 24 Ingredients: Syrup: 1 ¼ cups water 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Baklava: 1 […]
The Tantalizing Cuisine of Turkey
Welcome to Turkey; it’s a land with a colourful, yet turbulent past, and is located smack dab in the middle of a cultural melting pot. Turkey is bordered by Greece, Georgia, Bulgaria, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Armenia, and Azerbaijan; as well as the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas, and the Sea of Marmara. It’s a transcontinental […]