Just Now – a fish escapade
After a beautiful morning with the photographer Jonathan Lewis at Kantin, I suggested Şemsa that we should go to Karaköy Balıkçısı for an escape. And we did. Well, I ended…
One fine day in Burgazada
When Nil suggested that we should work at Burgazada instead of Istanbul, the next thing I remember is us checking our calendars. Our morning started at Sırma Cafe, where we…
Ramadan and pide!
Ramadan amongst other things, means understanding each other, being tolerant and respecting each others beliefs. Fasting all day long and breaking your fast, making iftar with your family, your loved ones…
Ritual on a tray
In many cultures food is always used to respect the dead. In the house of the dead in Gaziantep, Southeast Turkey this ritual consists mainly of lahmacun, eggplant kebab, börek…
Buffalo Yogurt, if…
We stopped to this sign saying manda yoğurdu -buffalo yogurt- soon the be devastated to learn he did not have any left or ready, this photo is the only thing I…
Just now, pide, tea, pickles!
Istanbul Jazz Festival has been going on and leaving us with music in our ears… So we stopped at Hocapasa Pide before Lars Danielsson concert…
Timeless taste, Baklava at Gaziantep…
It was almost 6 in the morning, we met with Bayram Usta of Elmacı Pazarı Güllüoğlu at Bakırcılar Çarşısı, had a quick tea and I followed him through the small streets…
Stop! Hammer time!
The book is out! This is my first book as a photographer, I have to say I am very excited! Ateşin ve Güneşin Tadı, Gaziantep Mutfağı ( A taste of sun…
Boyoz, eggs, laughter at Alsancak Dostlar Fırını
One morning we went to eat the best boyoz by far, at this soon to be learnt cheerful bakery at Alsancak. Hungry enough, we grabbed a table and looking around…
Mulberry love, cont’d…
Mulberry, another fruit I am a sucker of, that fragile fruit in sold on streets carts, pazar, markets and if you are luck at your grocery. After our breakfast with…