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Istanbul October 2018 visit
At long last posting a report on our October week in Istanbul. The istanbullis are avid chowhounds and we only got a very small sampling of what is available and possible to enjoy there due to t...
Poultry sausage--pork casing
My wife doesn't eat red meat or pork. The other day I picked up a package of chicken & turkey sausage from TJ's. I was feeling mighty pleased with myself for finding a new alternative to throw on t...
Upcoming Trip Uzbekistan and Istanbul Recommendations?
We are heading out next month for a visit to Uzbekistan , focussing on the silk road cities, followed by a week in Istanbul. I am not aware of any Chowhound posts ever on Uzbekistan and weirdly, f...
Five Days in Istanbul
I am planning a short (five days) stop over in Istanbul mid-March and would greatly appreciate any advice: where to eat, what to see, where to stay, what to buy and anything else you care to share....
Sell saffron
How can I sell my Iranian pure saffron in turkey? Do you know any place?
Where does Jacques Pepin get his bright green pistachios?
On episodes of Heart & Soul and other series, Jacques cooks with pistachios that are amazingly plump and green. I've searched high and low for a source for these and cannot find anything. Everythin...
Last minute turkey thaw
So I bought a 12 lb turkey Wednesday night and it is now Friday morning. I was aiming for a Friendsgiving dinner on Saturday, served at 5 pm. I put it in the fridge right away, but I know that ac...
Does Market Basket sell any "upgrade" type turkeys?
What I mean by this is, do they offer something that is better in quality than the super cheap turkeys, but more expensive? I usually cook for about twelve-ish people, including kids. I have ro...
Best knafeh in Istanbul?
Where can I find The best knafeh in Istanbul?
Best Authentic traditional turkish restaurants in Istanbul?
I will be staying in Istanbul for 2 nights. What are some essential restaurants that I have to try? I'm looking for traditional Turkish food. I'm not looking for modern fine dining. I'm open to any...
Best kunefe in Istanbul?
Where can I find the best Kunefe in Istanbul?
Turkey carcass in water??
Cooked a turkey breast for Christmas (Friday), and the cut away the meat from the carcass to make soup. The carcass has been sitting in the fridge in a pot full of water and onions. It's now day 2 ...
Looking for a good smoked turkey
I drove by Brett's BBQ in Encinitas the other day and they had advertised a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving. I thought that sounded really good, but I've read many so-so reviews for Brett's as well...
Restaurants in Istanbul
We will be in Istanbul for 4 days and I am bewildered by the variety and number of restaurants. Some of the ones we are considering are: Modern Turkish: Lokanta Maya; Yeni Lokanta Mezze: Mezz...
Istanbul/Kudasi/Cappadocia
Hi, We a re about to leave for Turkey and will be in Istanbul, Cappacovca, and Kudasi . Would love to hear from chow hound folks about their favorite places to eat. Have done some research as ...
Turkeys 2015
Anyone seen any decent prices for frozen heritage or organic turkeys in grocery stores (GTA to London, Ontario area)? Pces or whole.