We are spoiled for choice in Vienna with lots of different ethnic shops, markets, and restaurants. This is especially true for all things Turkish as the city is home to a large population with Turkish background, many of whom are second and third generation immigrants whose parents and grandparents came to Austria as guest workers […]

We’ve had the most beautiful spring weather this past week. All of a sudden, it’s as if plants are exploding with bright green leaves and delicately scented flowers, and every morning and evening we are being treated to the most beautiful bird concert. Spring is my favorite season, and I wish it would last all […]

Istanbul is magnificent. Exotic and familiar all at once. At times overwhelming. And one of the most rewarding culinary destinations. Home to somewhere around 15 million people, it is the only city in the world that is spread out over two continents, Europe and Asia, which are separated by the Bosphorus. The unique geography and […]

No other vegetable can compete with the elegant asparagus. Here, flaky layers of warm, buttery puff pastry cradle a simple filling of asparagus that lets its delicate flavor shine. And with every bite there’s a melt-in-your-mouth cool topping with a hint of goat’s cheese, complemented by marjoram and extra virgin olive oil. These individual tartes […]

Istanbul is one of those cities that instantly wows you with its crazy energy and seemingly contradictory mix of east and west, old and new. Nowhere can you feel the heartbeat of this great city more than at its many bazaars. They are truly spectacular places that make you wish supermarkets were never invented. People […]