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Pomegranates, or 'nar' in Turkish, have been eaten throughout history to boost health and wellbeing and in Turkey they are loved so much so that there are many beliefs surrounding them.

Gastronomic tourism refers to taking trips or holidays to destinations primarily to sample and learn about the local cuisine. Recent years have seen a surge of people opting to take culinary tours and tourism figures are benefiting greatly as a result.

From seemingly endless Turkish breakfasts to wonderful stuffed vegetables, the vast array of different types of kebabs to tasty meze platters, there are tons of options to suit every taste and preference. Here's our little run down of must-try foods in Turkey...

Many cooks, bloggers and food lovers have written about Turkish food. But which stand the test of time as favourite reads and what are the latest publications readers are raving about?

Turkish food is world renown and ranks as some of the most delightful cuisines! But needless to say, experiencing Turkish cuisine in its original country will always be worth the travel time.

It is very traditional in Turkey to enjoy delicious ice cream, the queen of desserts especially in warm summer months. In this article you can find references to such spots where you would not want to miss the opportunity of trying their ice cream specialities.

Anyone travelling around Turkey finds themselves on an adventure of various tastes while tucking into regional recipes stemming back for many generations. In here we bring you the simplicity of the Aegean Cuisine of Turkey.

If you’re visiting Antalya for a holiday, congratulations because you’ve chosen one of the best places in Turkey for enjoyment and relaxation. Antalya will present you with a diverse menu of Turkish and international cuisine.

Turkish food has never been shy of an audience. The problem, however, is that most people in countries around the world assume, the national cuisine of Turkey is about doner kebabs and nothing more.

When it comes to eating out in Bodrum, the whole peninsula boasts of top-notch chefs, atmospheric restaurants, and delectable food with sensational tastes. Here at Turkey Homes, we visit traditional lokantas if we want a quick, basic meal but at night-time, love to sample other restaurants known for their individuality.

Fethiye has become well known for its delicious eateries. If you have joined us looking to invest in Fethiye apartments or you own a villa in Fethiye’s surrounding area, you will be very glad to know that every favourite traditional Turkish dish can be found in Fethiye.

As the cooler temperatures set in around the country, winter drinks take precedent on the streets of Turkey’s cities and towns. These warming refreshments with fill you with an appetising treat, Turkish style, which should definitely be enjoyed on a cold winter’s day!

A new trend is appearing, not only in Turkey but all over the world, as people crave a decent plateful of homemade cooking! . In Turkey, if they are not cooking at home, they are searching the streets for the best homemade meal in town.

Street food is a ready to eat food sold by a vendor in a public place, mostly with a portable kitchen of some kind. Istanbul is no different and has a multitude of delicious street snacks to keep you going throughout the day and the roots of street food don’t stray too far from this fabulous city.

Producing close to 100,000 tons a year, Turkey is the second most successful producer of honey in the world. Turkish honey is said to be home to the best quality and most delicious that can be found across the globe.