Cooking and Eating TURKISH With Swiss Friend TIPS TO VISIT ISTANBUL

Join me on an incredible two days in Istanbul with my follower from Switzerland!

Day 1: Food Walk in Istanbul
We kicked off our journey with an unforgettable food walk through the vibrant streets of Istanbul tasting variety of classic Turkish dishes, kfte lokanta, Turkish ice cream, brek in a local atmosphere in the rich culinary heritage of the city. Along the way, we also did some shopping, discovering unique local treasures.

Day 2: Cooking in the Home Studio Kitchen
The next day, we headed to my home studio kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. Together, we prepared a feast fit for a sultan:)

Baklava & Brek: Layered with flaky pastry and sweet syrup, this iconic dessert was a delight to make and eat. With the same dough we made borek too: Here is the recipe video: https://youtu.be/nUrdgEG2qC0
Kebab: Juicy and flavorful, eggplant kebab alinazik: https://youtu.be/7DulVwIkXmg
Ottoman Sherbet: This refreshing, historical drink added a touch of tradition to our meal. https://youtu.be/iWEpTb-wYNM
Stuffed Grape Leaves: Also known as "dolma," these were a fun and intricate dish to prepare. https://youtu.be/FPWboizDY-4
Simit: We made these sesame-crusted bread rings, perfect for a snack or breakfast. https://youtu.be/y5D0ZmAGAr8

Cultural Exchange and Solo Travel Tips
After our cooking session, we exchanged stories and cultural insights while tasting the dishes we cooked together. My dear friend Marika shared her experiences traveling solo in Istanbul, offering valuable suggestions for fellow solo travelers. You can check her instagram account from here: https://www.instagram.com/marikesh.inc?igsh=c3MzYnR0cGNreHY= and mine from here:) https://www.instagram.com/turkishfoodtravel?igsh=NTRiYzJxYXBpaXd1&utm_source=qr We talked about the joys and challenges of exploring new places alone and the importance of embracing different cultures.

Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:58 Food Walk In Istanbul
3:07 Kfte Lokanta
4:21 Cooking Turkish Food At home-studio kitchen
4:59 Stuffed Grape Leaves
6:12 Baklava & Borek
8:59 How she got interested to learn
more about Trkiye
9:34 Turkish series Magnificent Suleiman, Harem
10:10 Turkish Food and finding TFT Channel
11:22 Traveling as a solo lady
12:05 What to expect & best time to visit?
13:09 What to wear for ladies
14:06 Shopping tips
15:09 Antique Market
15:45 How long to stay in Istanbul?
16:37 Unboxing special gifts from Switzerland & more

Also watch these:
Walk In Istanbul: Fatih / Two Days In Historical Peninsula https://youtu.be/rlJPV5NhKOM
Street Food Turkiye DONER, Famous KOFTE Types! https://youtu.be/gdnvBpBmXJk
Turkish BEEF Wraps TANTUNI! With Lavash & Ayran Drink https://youtu.be/aiMjLmuOgiA
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