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Barbara J. Isenberg
Izmir, Turkey
An American expat in Turkey
Interests: Putting pen to paper, vodka martinis, Ella Fitzgerald, and short airplane rides somewhere fabulous.
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This book sounds great! I'd love to start cooking with less meat and more vegetables!
Commented Feb 5, 2013 on Tuesday Giveaway! at The Wednesday Chef
Tuesday Giveaway!
For the first time in my cooking life, I'm finding it hard to cook good food for myself. The accumulation of sleep deprivation over the past 8 months means that now, when Hugo goes to bed and I've finally got a few minutes to myself in the evening, I collapse on the couch and wish someone woul...
Good question, Karen! I'm not sure, as I didn't try the chili myself. My recommendation would be to head over and try it!
Commented Dec 9, 2012 on Bosphorus Brewing Company at Turkish Muse
Bosphorus Brewing Company
For as many bars as there are in Istanbul, there have never been any pubs. Not until now, anyway. Now that the Bosphorus Brewing Company has opened, Istanbul has its first and very own family-owned and -run English pub, complete with homemade lagers, ales, sausages and mash, and yes, even Sunday ...
The Wednesday Chef’s Ragù alla Bolognese
Posted Dec 2, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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Bosphorus Brewing Company
Posted Dec 1, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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Thanks for the well wishes, Ozlem! They are very much appreciated. :)
Commented Nov 29, 2012 on Telling a Different Story at Turkish Muse
Telling a Different Story
In the past year, I've travelled to Istanbul countless times, cooked and baked some amazing food, drank Guiness in Ireland with my in-laws, spent a raucuous weekend in Bodrum with friends, visited London for the first time with my best friend, celebrated my 30th birthday in Paris, and on and on....
I am ALWAYS on a quest to find good, crispy pide in Izmir! So far, no luck! I'm not a fan of the Izmir sandwiches. I think you mean the Ayvalik tost? Too much hot dog for my tastes! :)
Commented Nov 25, 2012 on Trabzon: Anıl Pide at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Anıl Pide
It is a sad fact that not all Turkish food is good in Turkey. I'm sure it must be like that everywhere. There must be, of course, lackluster croissants in France and fair to middlin' paella in Spain. But I find it to be especially sad that one of my favorite Turkish foods -- pide -- is something...
Telling a Different Story
In the past year, I've travelled to Istanbul countless times, cooked and baked some amazing food, drank Guiness in Ireland with my in-laws, spent a raucuous weekend in Bodrum with friends, visited London for the first time with my best... Continue reading
Posted Nov 25, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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Ah, but my current driver's license is from Kansas, so I need to switch to PA and thus prove residency. :(
Commented Sep 17, 2012 on Having Your Cake and Eating it Too at Turkish Muse
Having Your Cake and Eating it Too
A couple of weeks ago a summons for jury duty arrived at my parents' house for me. This was surprising to me for two main reasons: 1) I've actually never been called for jury duty, which is surprising in that I'm 29 and have spent the last decade as an adult American citizen; you would've though...
Wow, that's a lot of times to be called for jury duty! I'm not so concerned about not having a driver's license anymore really. If you can't change the situation, the only other option is accepting it, isn't it? :)
Commented Sep 7, 2012 on Having Your Cake and Eating it Too at Turkish Muse
Having Your Cake and Eating it Too
A couple of weeks ago a summons for jury duty arrived at my parents' house for me. This was surprising to me for two main reasons: 1) I've actually never been called for jury duty, which is surprising in that I'm 29 and have spent the last decade as an adult American citizen; you would've though...
True, who needs driving anyway?! The only reason I really wanted it -- to be honest -- is the awful thought of taking another driving test if I ever do want/need a license!
Commented Sep 5, 2012 on Having Your Cake and Eating it Too at Turkish Muse
Having Your Cake and Eating it Too
A couple of weeks ago a summons for jury duty arrived at my parents' house for me. This was surprising to me for two main reasons: 1) I've actually never been called for jury duty, which is surprising in that I'm 29 and have spent the last decade as an adult American citizen; you would've though...
Having Your Cake and Eating it Too
A couple of weeks ago a summons for jury duty arrived at my parents' house for me. This was surprising to me for two main reasons: 1) I've actually never been called for jury duty, which is surprising in that... Continue reading
Posted Sep 5, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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I have not read The Thread but will look it up! Thanks for the recommendation!
Commented Aug 25, 2012 on Kayaköy: A Photo Journey at Turkish Muse
Kayaköy: A Photo Journey
In trying to find the words to write this post, I discovered that what moved me more than anything I could say about Kayaköy were the photos I took of the city, which was largely abandoned after 1923 as a result of the population exchange between Greece and Turkey saw the two countries forcibly ...
I don't hate it. In fact, I just said above that I don't hate it.
Commented Jul 27, 2012 on One Morning Over Breakfast at Turkish Muse
One Morning Over Breakfast
Last week over breakfast I decided that taking yourself out to breakfast -- solo -- must be one of the world's most underrated activities. There's lots of articles about taking yourself out to lunch, or dinner, but breakfast? Simply not done. But let me tell you: it's pretty awesome. I didn't ha...
One Morning Over Breakfast
Posted Jul 23, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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Hi there! What a great blog you have! I'll add a link to yours on my blog as well.
Commented Jul 16, 2012 on Last week in Istanbul at Turkish Muse
Last week in Istanbul
I saw this from my friend's balcony and I sucked my breath in, suddenly reminded of all the things I have always loved about Istanbul and the people who live there, things that can get lost in the day to day business of living when you forget about the majesty. Views like this -- they always mak...
Last week in Istanbul
Posted Jul 13, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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I'm in the mood for some pide now too!! And it's only 9 am! :)
Commented May 29, 2012 on Trabzon: Anıl Pide at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Anıl Pide
It is a sad fact that not all Turkish food is good in Turkey. I'm sure it must be like that everywhere. There must be, of course, lackluster croissants in France and fair to middlin' paella in Spain. But I find it to be especially sad that one of my favorite Turkish foods -- pide -- is something...
Thanks!
Commented May 29, 2012 on Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion
After spending the morning at the Sumela Monastery in Trabzon, we then headed over to the Atatürk Pavilion, an early 20th-century summer house originally built on the hills of Trabzon by a wealthy banker. I don't really go for Atatürk paraphernalia, which is what the former house is now dedicat...
Yes, followed by sutlac, indeed! Another bit of something lovely that Trabzon is known for!
Commented May 29, 2012 on Trabzon: Anıl Pide at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Anıl Pide
It is a sad fact that not all Turkish food is good in Turkey. I'm sure it must be like that everywhere. There must be, of course, lackluster croissants in France and fair to middlin' paella in Spain. But I find it to be especially sad that one of my favorite Turkish foods -- pide -- is something...
Trabzon: Anıl Pide
Posted May 24, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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Very true, there isn't much in the way of sights and museums that cost as little as 2 TL anymore! I totally loved the floor tiles too. I thought they were Moroccan at first, but they apparently came from Italy.
Commented May 21, 2012 on Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion
After spending the morning at the Sumela Monastery in Trabzon, we then headed over to the Atatürk Pavilion, an early 20th-century summer house originally built on the hills of Trabzon by a wealthy banker. I don't really go for Atatürk paraphernalia, which is what the former house is now dedicat...
Thank you Terry!
Commented May 20, 2012 on Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion
After spending the morning at the Sumela Monastery in Trabzon, we then headed over to the Atatürk Pavilion, an early 20th-century summer house originally built on the hills of Trabzon by a wealthy banker. I don't really go for Atatürk paraphernalia, which is what the former house is now dedicat...
Yay that you've got your trip set up! Fabulous news! You won't be disappointed. We were told that June is the best month of the year to visit. :)
Commented May 20, 2012 on Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion
After spending the morning at the Sumela Monastery in Trabzon, we then headed over to the Atatürk Pavilion, an early 20th-century summer house originally built on the hills of Trabzon by a wealthy banker. I don't really go for Atatürk paraphernalia, which is what the former house is now dedicat...
Hi Amy! Miniaturk is pretty cute, isn't it? I had no idea I would like it when I first went, but I was pleasantly surprised. And yes, I agree with you -- when you live here there is absolutely nothing wrong with a bit of seeking out your own culture every once in a while, even when it comes to hotels!
Commented May 20, 2012 on Trabzon: Sumela Monastery at Turkish Muse
Trabzon: Sumela Monastery
When Jeff told me several months ago that he wanted to go to Trabzon for his birthday, I was less than enthused. Trabzon? I said. For your birthday? There wasn't much I remembered of Trabzon from my first visit there some 12 years ago on a Rotary trip with other foreign exchange students. I reme...
Trabzon: Atatürk Pavilion
Posted May 18, 2012 at Turkish Muse
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