Flavors & Views of Turkey: A Journey Through Cuisine and Culture

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Take a breathtaking tour through Turkey — savor authentic flavors from rich regional cuisines and admire the country's beauty through stunning photography.

The Turkish Cookbook: Exploring the Food of a Timeless Cuisine

By Ghillie Basan 

Publisher: Lorenz Books (2021)
Language: English
Hardcover. 384 pages
ISBN: 9780754835158

Description:

“Greet a Turk and you will eat. Whether you are in the busy streets of Istanbul, in a small village in Anatolia, on the slopes above Bursa, or in a resort in the Mediterranean, the enticing aroma of grilling, baking, and spices fills the air – warm bread rings covered in sesame seeds; deep-fried mussels with a garlicky sauce; roasted chestnuts, almonds and pistachio nuts; savory pastries filled with melting cheese; lamb roasting on a spit; eggplants smoking over charcoal; and the scent of fresh peaches. You can try Ottoman puddings in Istanbul; juicy apricots stuffed with rice in Cappadocia; anchovy pilaf along the Black Sea coast; fiery kebabs served on a sword in Adana; and the hallucinogenic honey of Kars in eastern Anatolia. The Turks are passionate about their cuisine. It gives them pleasure to share it with you and it is their generous hospitality that draws me to the country again and again.”

This glorious volume by award-winning author and cook Ghillie Basan looks in detail at the culinary history and geography, the customs and festivities, as well as the local ingredients, and presents a tantalizing selection of classic regional recipes.

Istanbul Picture Book: 100 Beautiful Images of the Cities, Landscapes, Culture and More

by Kampelstone  

Publisher: Independently published (2021)
Language: English
Hardcover. 105 pages
ISBN: 9788763397482

Description:

100 full-size beautiful color images.
Interesting themed facts at the beginning of the book
This is the perfect gift for all ages from kids, adults, and seniors.
Very enjoyable for patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, or memory loss

More about this book:

The book has about 100 full-page full-color photos (more than double compared to other picture books). Each picture page is completely free of any and all text so it's not to distract from the beauty of the original photograph and for the purpose of not creating unnecessary mental stress of feeling like one has to memorize the names of the items photographed.

This book does not mention anything about Alzheimer's, Dementia, memory loss, or anything else. It is strictly composed of interesting facts about the topic of the book as well as full-page pictures and nothing else. So this book is perfectly safe to buy, send and present to anyone.

Benefits of Buying the Books Together:

Immersive Experience: Learn about Turkish culture through both flavor and visuals.

Perfect for Travel Planning: See what you’ll taste and where you’ll go.

Gift-Ready: A unique and thoughtful gift set for food and travel lovers.

Deeper Connection: Recipes come alive with visuals from the region.

Double Inspiration: Cook Turkish meals while dreaming of the destinations.

Educational and Entertaining: A multisensory approach for all ages.

Beautifully Complementary: One book feeds the stomach, the other the soul.

Better Value as a Set: Save money buying both books together.

Cultural Enrichment: Understand the roots of each dish through regional images.

Great for Display: Visually stunning and content-rich—ideal for any coffee table.

Links:

Cuisine / Food (Turkish culinary content):

https://www.goturkiye.com/taste – Turkish cuisine from GoTürkiye (Official Tourism)

https://turkishcuisineweek.com – Turkish Cuisine Week celebration & events

https://www.turkishstylecooking.com – Home-style Turkish recipes blog

Tourism / Attractions (Local tourism & travel):

https://www.goturkiye.com – Turkey’s official travel guide

https://istanbul-tourist-information.com – Istanbul attractions, tips, events

https://www.turkeytravelplanner.com – Extensive guide to planning a trip in Turkey

Keywords:

turkish cookbook, istanbul photography, turkey travel books, ottoman cuisine, turkish recipes, food photography, culinary journey turkey, travel gift set, mediterranean food, turkey culture

Target Audience:

Food lovers, Travel enthusiasts, Culture seekers, Cookbook collectors, Photobook fans, Turkish diaspora, Mediterranean cuisine fans, Gift shoppers, Culinary students, Visual learners

Genre:

Cookbook, Photography, Travel, Culture, Coffee Table Book