By Katherine Belliel & Francesca Rosa

Expat Sofra

Culinary Tales of Foreign Women in Turkey

Thirty-three foreign women, five tables, one country. Welcome to Expat Sofra. From the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, and South Africa foreign women arrived in Turkey, were encouraged to eat, and tell their stories. Part cookbook, part foodoir, part travelogue, this anthology with intimate stories, delectable photos and appetizing recipes takes you directly into the Turkish kitchen by expats who earned a place there. A feast for the eyes, heart, soul, and stomach all in one. With Turkey at the crossroads between East and West, this book offers a different perspective using the medium of personal anecdotes, photos, and recipes to bridge a gap over common misconceptions. To experience and savor a unique place with parts Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, challenging stereotypes through honest portrayals in raw form. Locals too, curious of outside perceptions of their rich gastronomic heritage, can find common ground within these pages. Stories of obstacles, journeys, homesickness, adventure and adaptation. Funny, poignant, courageous, and flavorful these culinary tales satisfy all tastes. Armchair travelers, tourists, foodies, culinary artists, and expats, will all find a place at our table. Afiyet Olsun.

 

 

Expat Sofra

Türkiye’de Yaşan Yabancı Kadınların Mutfak Hikayeleri

Otuz üç yabancı kadın, beş sofra ve bir ülke. Expat Sofrasına hoş geldiniz. Bu kadınlar ABD, İngiltere, Hollanda, Polonya, Avustralya, Kanada, İrlanda, İtalya ve Güney Afrika’dan Türkiye’ye geldiler, yemeklerinden güç aldılar ve şimdi size hikayelerini anlatıyorlar. Kısmen bir yemek kitabı, kısmen yemek hatıraları, kısmen de bir yolculuk hikayesi olan ve samimi hikayelerle, nefis fotoğraflar ve iştah kabartan tariflerle dolu bu antoloji, sizi doğrudan orada haklı bir yer kazanmış yabancı kadınların Türk mutfağına götürüyor. Gözleriniz, kalbiniz, ruhunuz ve mideniz için hepsi bir arada bir ziyafet. Doğu ve Batı’nın kesiştiği noktada yer alan Türkiye’de, kişisel anekdotlar, fotoğraflar ve tarifler aracılığıyla bu kitap genel yanlış kanının üzerine bir köprü kurmak üzere farklı bir bakış açısı sunuyor. Avrupa, Asya ve Orta Doğu’da parçaları bulunan eşsiz bir bölgeyi deneyimlemek ve bu bölgenin tadını çıkarmak için, ham biçimdeki tasvirlerle tüm basmakalıp düşüncelere meydan okuyor. Zengin gastronomi miraslarının dışarıdan nasıl göründüğünü merak eden bölge halkı da bu sayfalarda ortak bir payda bulabilir. Engellerin, yolculukların, vatan özleminin, macera ve uyum sağlamanın hikayeleri. Eğlenceli, dokunaklı, cesur ve leziz bu yemek hikayeleri, tüm lezzetleri karşılıyor. Koltuk gezginleri, turistler, gurmeler, gıda tasarımcıları ve expatlar hepsi soframızda bir yer bulacaklardır. Afiyet Olsun.

 

 

 

 

From friends to creative partners

KATHERINE & FRANCESCA

A decade long friendship and a shared love of their adopted country, Turkey make Katie and Francesca perfectly suited creative partners. Katie’s immense writing and editorial talent and Francesca’s culinary gifts and business acumen have culminated in a moving, heartfelt and captivating anthology.

 “I knew we’d make great business partners,” says Francesca, “we have some very lively debates but always know that our friendship is unshakable. It’s been wonderful to work with one of my best friends.”

 “We finish each others sentences,” laughs Katie, “we’re like an old married couple. I respect Francesca’s opinions hugely and her talent as a chef is wonderful to witness. This book has been a labor of love, and I think it definitely shows. We are thrilled with the end result.”    

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