Fresh, Seasonal Turkish Cuisine in a Local Istanbul Home - Day Trip — CALL

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OFFER ID 1315715

Selda inherited her love of the kitchen from her father, an excellent cook. Originally from the Black Sea region of Turkey, Selda's father fed the family plenty of fish and only the freshest vegetables. Selda remembers him cooking chestnuts on a wood stove in the family home, and omelets that were so beautifully presented that they could have been mistaken for works for art. He believed cooking was a form of personal expression. Selda prides herself on her healthy take on traditional Turkish recipes cooked with seasonal ingredients. She also likes trying out non-traditional ingredients like quinoa. She has been experimenting with healthy cooking for several years and is working to open a food studio where she will entertain friends and hold workshops. Don't expect common kebabs and other heavy meat dishes at Selda's - she showcases the real foods that Turks eat on a daily basis, with a healthy twist. You'll be warmly welcomed into Selda's tastefully-decorated apartment in the upscale neighborhood of Ulus. Your meal might start with a soup (warm in winter or chilled in summer), and then you'll taste dishes like Selda's savory karniyarik (eggplant stuffed with minced meat and vegetables, on top of pillowy bulgur wheat), zeytinyagli taze fasulye (green beans cooked in olive oil, a Turiksh staple), börek filled with chard (a recipe passed down from her husband's mother), all accompanied by a garden-fresh salad. If you book a cooking experience, join Selda in her modern kitchen for a hands-on lesson of a few of her favorite seasonal recipes. As you cook together she'll tell you about the origins of the dishes she prepares and how she experiments with incorporating non-traditional ingredients to create her signature cooking style.
Please note due to space constraints, Selda can only offer cooking lessons to groups of 2-3 people. She can accommodate groups of up to 6 for meal-only experiences.

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Istanbul

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Valid Date Ranges
05/01/2019 - 12/31/2024
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Pricing is per person. Children aged 5-11 are 50% off, and children 4 and under are free. Please note number and ages of children at time of booking. Please note that all experiences are private and fully customizable. If your travelers have particular preferences or dietary restrictions please note this at the time of booking. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Note: This is a DAY TOUR with no hotel accommodations included. Advertised rate is meal only; additional tour options are available and can be combined. Price may vary by date of travel, currency rate fluctuations and tour option; please inquire for the best prices for your preferred travel dates. 2-3 guests (1-6 guests for meal only).

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