Spices for sale in Athens, Greece. A friend took me on a foodie walking tour of Athens last year – this tiny shop, hidden down a sidestreet, had sackfuls of heady spices spilling onto the pavement. A true colour and flavour explosion! Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
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Through the lens: Turkish lanterns
Lanterns hanging in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. I wish I had bought one there and then as I’m now looking for something similar for my hallway…any ideas, let me know! Source: Photo by pip & little blue. Continue reading
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Turkish inspired: Pistachio & cardamom cake with pomegranate cream filling
In the midst of this bleak mid-winter, I fancied a taste of Turkey last weekend. I spent a few days in Istanbul last autumn and it was a true smorgasbord for the senses – a glittering kaleidoscope of bright colours and bold flavours and steamy hammams. Not something I could quite exactly recreate during our … Continue reading