Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender, juicy meatball, bursting with flavourful spices and charcoal smokiness. That, our friend, is Akçaabat köfte, the best Turkish meatballs in Türkiye. Hailing from the Black Sea town of Akçaabat, these legendary meatballs have earned nationwide fame for being some of the most delicious in the country. Dare we […]
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Ah rice pudding, the forgotten dessert. Found all over the world in so many different cultures, it’s often replaced by more popular sweet treats, but should never be underestimated. Something so cross-cultural needs its time in the spotlight. Trabzon Turkish rice pudding, known locally Hamsiköy sütlaç, deserves to be centre stage. Rice pudding in Turkey,
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In a very short time during our visit to Trabzon, we discovered that Black Sea cuisine is full of mouth-watering dishes, rich in cheese and smothered in butter. For us, that’s pretty much all we need to be happy. So, what food is Trabzon famous for? The Black Sea Region is home to some incredible,
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