Blossom Hill, Uzumlu

26/05/2024

Fabulous time with a wonderful friend ❤️

28/03/2024

Hands-on Cookery Class & Book Signing
by Özlem Warren

22/02/2024

My good friend Ozlem Warren will be in Dublin on 13th March at Trinity College, promoting her new book “Sebze” details below. Thank you ❤️

“This is a free event but you need to register here
https://ozlemwarren.eventbrite.com/
I hope you can join us on an exploration of the rich tapestry of Turkish culinary delights. Many thanks and Turkish Embassy in Dublin for having me
I hope to see you in Dublin on
March 13th!”🍀

A talk, demonstration and Book Signing by Ozlem Warren, An award winning Turkish food writer

06/02/2024

Today marks the first anniversary of double earthquakes which hit Southern Türkiye and Syria, on the early morning of the 6th February 2023, a morning that changed thousands of lives forever.

Please read our updated story (link in bio) regarding our ( & ) ongoing efforts to help the children of Antakya & Adıyaman.

Thank you for your invaluable support & contribution

The article includes information of who to contact if you wish to help.

Very many thanks to everyone involved and who have donated so far. We appreciate everything everyone has done. ❤️

06/01/2024

The Pie

This is a little repost of one of my favorite pies, apricot & chicken pastilla, it's a great pie for a special guest/guests and just needs a lovely crisp green salad to accompany it (nothing else) A great make ahead dish, as filling is best prepped the day before.

I know who I will be making this again for in May ‘24? We hopefully look forward to a visit from Ozlem again and will be organizing a cookery day or 2 at and we are so looking forward to it!

Anyone interested in adding their name provisionally to our list just message me.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone ❤️

31/12/2023

2023 - Top Nine

A New Year - 2024

There are years that throw you a curve ball (or several), lessons learnt, natural disasters, war, out of control events, financial struggles & this certainly has been a year. You loose people you love, others disappoint & let you down, you struggle to get through a day never mind a year.

But it’s the unique, kind & extraordinary human beings that really made my 2023 a “Special Year” The Türkiye earthquake proved that generosity of others in the face of adversity & acts of human kindness together with determined strength, brought people together in a unique way.

New friendships were sealed for life, family & friends showing kindness & compassion, all highlighted perfectly in my top nine images which has determined the content of my post. Everyone pulled together & what we achieved stretched a long way. My love of food & cooking plays a large role in my life, giving food to those with an empty plate, especially children, remains a priority.

We continue to raise funds and disperse to those in need, huge thank you to Ozlem Warren for her wonderful friendship & donations of cookery book sales, (just message me for details) donations & book donations will be dispersed in the New Year. A huge heartfelt well done & thank you to everyone ❤️

I wish you all a Happy & Prosperous New Year, I’m sure 2024 will have its curve balls but much happiness & change also. ❤️