Bodrum & The White Mansion
July 18th, 2007 | Category: Ralph & The Mansion, Turkish Cuisine

I confess. I used to hate Bodrum. Yes, I hated the city synonymous with perfect summer weather and magnificent coves. It was before The White Mansion with the cheerful cook existed.
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Gianduja Gelato - A ticket to Hazelnut Heaven
July 13th, 2007 | Category: Chocolate, Ice Cream & Sorbet, Turkish Cuisine

I couldn’t help but eat half of this gelato before it even had a chance to freeze and went to heaven. The hazelnut heaven.
What makes you choose a recipe to try the first time you open a cookbook? An enticing photo? A favorite ingredient used in the recipe? Raves you read on food blogs?
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Feta Cheese & Mint Börek
April 29th, 2007 | Category: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Turkish Cuisine, Vegetarian
Börek is a traditional Turkish layered dough dish, generally filled with cheese, ground meat or vegetables. The most popular fillings are feta cheese, spinach, potatoes and ground meat flavored with different spices.















































