Çukurcuma - A hidden treasure for antique enthusiasts
June 21st, 2007 | Category: Cool Finds, Memoir/Meme/Misc.

When people visit İstanbul, they usually prefer to go to Grand Bazaar for antique and kilim shopping. They are missing a lot.
Grand Bazaar surely is a place worth visiting over and over, but there is another spot. One that is a hidden treasure.
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Chocolate Ganache Tart with Goji Berries
June 18th, 2007 | Category: Baked Goods, Chocolate, Cool Finds

My new discovery: Goji berry. It is THE superfood. These berries grow on vines that reach over 20 feet in length in the remote, unpolluted hills and valleys of Tibet and Mongolia. The Goji berry is a complete protein loaded with 18 amino acids including all 8 essential amino acids and contain over 20 trace minerals and vitamins. The ones I ordered from Amazon are certified organic, kosher, vegan and raw. Its taste is very similar to that of a date, only slightly more bitter.
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Cool finds of the Week
April 26th, 2007 | Category: Cool Finds
LEAF Olive Oil Dish from Lekker - $18.00 - When filled with olive oil, you can see a series of concentric rings of greens in descending tones due to the depth of the oil in the dish. The item is currently out of stock, but you can pre-order. (Turkish readers - Taris also sells a different version of this dish. Find it here.)










































