Every dish tastes better when it comes with a good story. Anatolia Adventures in Turkish
eating is much more than a cookbook. It's a travel guide narrative journey and richly
illustrated exploration of a 4 000 year old cooking culture. Istanbul-born chef Somer
Sivrioglu and food scholar David Dale reveal the fascinating tales tricks and rituals that
enliven the Turkish table. Here they profile the superstars of modern Turkish hospitality and
reimagine recipes ranging from the grand banquets of the Ottoman empire to the spicy snacks of
Istanbul's street stalls from epic breakfasts on the eastern border to seafood mezes on the
Aegean coastline. With more than 100 stories and recipes including many suitable for
vegetarians or vegans this is the what the where the how and the why of eating the Turkish
way.
