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Foods you don't want to miss

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Shella Zelenz
Oct 02, 2023
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Anyone who knows me knows I am an absolute Turkish food junky. It is probably my most favorite food in the world, next to Korean food. In 2019, my family decided to travel specifically for food. We weren’t your typical tourists flocking to the tourist sites. We saw some here and there, but we aren’t much for crowds. We like going off the beaten path and exploring what the real country is like. We like meeting the locals and eating their family owned restaurant food. Homecooked authentic is my absolute favorite. The photos and videos you see in this article are from our own travels. The quality may not always be great as I was just using my phone, but you can get an idea anyway.

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Turkish Delight

Turkish Delight is a sweet treat, known as Lokum in Türkiye. The varieties of flavor are endless. This sweet candy can be found all over Istanbul and is frequ…

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