Almonds: sourcing Datça’s finest
Almonds are at the heart of the way of life for residents in this region of Southwest Turkey. By Chris Drum Berkaya Photos by Merve Göral Wintry weather might be…
Orfoz: a restaurant catering to the curious
You will get much more than just palate satisfaction when dining at Orfoz. Every single ingredient is held up to the same importance, the exact location of where your food…
Gambilya fava: a well-traveled legume
The delectable gambilya fava puree has been showcased in Turin, Patmos, Foça, Milas, and Bodrum, has been featured on an Australian Food TV series, and got a place on the…
Weekly markets in Bodrum: where to find the local food
A highly recommended and favorite pastime of many visitors to Bodrum, and indeed anywhere in Turkey, is going to local, weekly markets where locals, visitors, bargain hunters, and the curious…
Bergamot: Bodrum citrus specialty
While many people’s only experience with bergamot is sipping a cup of Earl Grey, the bergamot oranges grown in Bodrum are used for a variety of culinary applications, from the…
Prickly pears: spiky treat from around the world
If you see a thick, succulent plant covered in spines and crowned with bright pink fruit, it’s probably a prickly pear. The plant thrives in the arid, rocky areas along…
Breaking Bread: the compelling story of humble peksimet
By Chris Drum Berkaya Peksimet are dry, twice-baked slices of bread stored in sacks, which you’ll find every week at the Bodrum markets, baked by just a handful of women.…
Eat like a local: top 7 Bodrum food
Bodrum Peninsula offers an interesting variety of cuisines that extend beyond seafood. When exploring the area, you’ll find a plethora of fragrant citrus fruits, sweet candies, clever meze and toothsome…