Journal

Notes from the Kitchen

Notes on brewing tea, the eight kinds of gözleme, choosing produce in season, and cooking in Bafra.

1 August 2026

How to Brew Turkish Tea Properly

Everyone uses the same leaves, yet no two glasses taste alike. The simple rules tea makers have followed for decades.

20 July 2026

From cheddar to spinach, minced meat to chocolate — which filling suits breakfast, which suits the afternoon, and which the children will ask for.

5 July 2026

How do you pick a ripe watermelon, a fragrant melon, a tomato that actually tastes of something? Practical tips from behind the stand.

18 June 2026

A busy team at work, unexpected guests at home, or an early breakfast — how delivery works and how long it takes.