Turkey has a tradition of hospitality that is both part of the culture and part of the Muslim faith. As guests of the various foundations associated with the Gülen movement, we were treated to an incredible variety of Turkish foods. We didn't sample any of the wines produced in the region, because they wouldn't have been enjoyed by our Muslim hosts, and wouldn't have gone well with our meals. I don't think anyone missed wine. Turkish tea, Turkish coffee, regular old coffee (specified as "Nescafe" when ordering), bottled water (tap was not recommended for travelers), "apple tea" (I didn't try it, apparently an herbal tea for those who don't like "tea" tea), various delicious fruit juices (peach and cherry were my favorites), and a slightly salted yogurt drink called "ayran," that tasted for all the world like liquid cottage cheese--all of these were abundant.
The pictures will give an idea of what the food was like. Everything was even yummier than it looks in the pictures.
The pictures will give an idea of what the food was like. Everything was even yummier than it looks in the pictures.
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