Quick fruit puffs

November 08th, 2006  | Category: Baked Goods

The downside of baking for a cafe from home while holding a full time job is having less energy and time to bake for your friends. But there is always a solution for everything. I came up with this quick and easy recipe while going through Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook, section for danish dough and croissants.

Cherry Puff

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Pera Thai

November 01st, 2006  | Category: Restaurants

I am mad about Thai food. Unfortunately, there are not that many Thai restaurants in Istanbul. In fact, there are not that many restaurants representing other countries’ food in Istanbul. I am pretty sure some Turkish people will disagree, but my bar is high. I am not counting some street corner/all touristic Thai or Indian restaurant located in Sultanahmet area with distasteful shop sign boards. And I am not counting world renowned chefs visiting five star hotels for a limited period of time. I demand authenticity coupled with fresh ingredients, pleasant decor and consistency. I demand an abundant number of restaurants for each cuisine. Hell, I also demand cheap (but still tasteful) versions for take out. But who’s listening?

Pera Thai entrance

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