tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post2680263252912503653..comments2023-12-23T11:07:05.443-08:00Comments on Ed and Reub: Turkish delightKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-45249128593886942912012-09-14T16:09:21.852-07:002012-09-14T16:09:21.852-07:00Suldog, the best thing about the Turkish coffee is...Suldog, the best thing about the Turkish coffee is that I now know how to make it.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-61076639301419871552012-09-12T09:35:17.218-07:002012-09-12T09:35:17.218-07:00My goodness, they sound like wonderful and generou...My goodness, they sound like wonderful and generous souls. What a delight to have such good people share your food and hospitality! Also, the cakes look delicious, and especially so if washed down with some of that good strong coffee!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-3877556107834664952012-09-06T13:09:29.218-07:002012-09-06T13:09:29.218-07:00They are wonderful folks. Not sure how to repay al...They are wonderful folks. Not sure how to repay all of this!<br /><br />The last shot is of Turkish delight on a little Turkish plate made just for it. Turkish delight is a gelatinous sweet, dusted with sugar or in this case, coconut. So pretty!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-58603137912196630962012-09-06T13:06:13.220-07:002012-09-06T13:06:13.220-07:00Funny, I thought a bazouki was a weapon... oh righ...Funny, I thought a bazouki was a weapon... oh right, that's a bazooka. Is a bazouki like a Greek oud? And weren't you supposed to be in the middle of a woods playing badass golf? J was there too? huh!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-76694795141884148792012-09-06T12:27:52.392-07:002012-09-06T12:27:52.392-07:00Such thoughtful and generous guests! I love that t...Such thoughtful and generous guests! I love that they didn't come down on anyone for not adhering strictly to Ramadan. That last shot of the dessert cake looks yummy!Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-53528627920976658392012-09-06T11:50:42.065-07:002012-09-06T11:50:42.065-07:00Fantastic. I saw your daughter over the weekend, ...Fantastic. I saw your daughter over the weekend, up in Maine, where I did not win. Thank goodness. But I got to play a bazouki!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151578696589163782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-79911846958827793722012-09-06T11:38:27.004-07:002012-09-06T11:38:27.004-07:00The beautiful song that John learned from Tezgin i...The beautiful song that John learned from Tezgin is called "Don't Wear White." Mysterious.<br /><br />Hey I see that dancing crowd! I love that. Richness for sure. Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-18097966571287703262012-09-06T11:20:08.049-07:002012-09-06T11:20:08.049-07:00Love this - all of it. I am a serious fan of the o...Love this - all of it. I am a serious fan of the oud.<br /><br />The coffee cup looks like people dancing around a campfire to me - perhaps your community here and on FB and in your "real world" community. That's the best kind of richness, hey?<br /><br />Great pics. Fantastic post. YayReya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-18293127828929957772012-09-06T11:05:48.909-07:002012-09-06T11:05:48.909-07:00Aren't they the nicest?
And dogs do often kn...Aren't they the nicest? <br /><br />And dogs do often know about people, don't they?Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-77988575333753317082012-09-06T09:56:57.475-07:002012-09-06T09:56:57.475-07:00What wonderful, giving natures your guests have. N...What wonderful, giving natures your guests have. Not only the gifts but the lessons in how to use them. Your pooches know good people when they see them. Your photos are lovely. Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-18061422657311945832012-09-06T09:23:08.977-07:002012-09-06T09:23:08.977-07:00The coffee comes as a fine powder, and creating a ...The coffee comes as a fine powder, and creating a perfect cup of Turkish coffee involves watching it as it heats up. You must capture the foam just before the boiling point, distribute it between cups, then complete the brewing. <br /><br />Does Starbucks sell a Turkish brew? I don't know!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-49420184830085556872012-09-06T09:20:29.418-07:002012-09-06T09:20:29.418-07:00Their kids + E&R were a surprisingly perfect m...Their kids + E&R were a surprisingly perfect match.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-91061539128846549192012-09-06T09:19:22.596-07:002012-09-06T09:19:22.596-07:00I hear you can get good Turkish coffee in NYC, yet...I hear you can get good Turkish coffee in NYC, yet another reason to try for a visit there some day.<br /><br />I will need to be careful of admiring anything they're wearing!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-22302195320983793122012-09-06T09:17:59.883-07:002012-09-06T09:17:59.883-07:00Modern living should never let go of hospitality a...Modern living should never let go of hospitality and generosity, but sometimes it does.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-6225451687973075682012-09-06T09:15:44.841-07:002012-09-06T09:15:44.841-07:00It's been fun getting to know these guys. I...It's been fun getting to know these guys. I'm not sure where you can find good Turkish delight here in the US, but I hope you can!<br />Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-47948168121344233152012-09-06T08:25:22.358-07:002012-09-06T08:25:22.358-07:00What a wonderful visit you had! Is the coffee so d...What a wonderful visit you had! Is the coffee so different than what we can get at Starbucks?Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-90214842592858428142012-09-06T06:34:58.148-07:002012-09-06T06:34:58.148-07:00these are the most generous people! wow! i'm s...these are the most generous people! wow! i'm so glad the kids enjoyed the pups and vice versa! awesome!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-84602472171621175802012-09-06T06:31:39.461-07:002012-09-06T06:31:39.461-07:00Turkish coffee is so good, i was lucky enough to k...Turkish coffee is so good, i was lucky enough to know a shop owner here who insisted on brewing some for me when he learned i liked it ... there is a very big tradition of gifting in Turkey (and other parts of the Middle East) and watch out .. if you admire something your friend/acquaintance is wearing, they will give it to you .. Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-5194667026700306972012-09-06T06:06:19.098-07:002012-09-06T06:06:19.098-07:00Wow. what a wonderful evening. I've read of ...Wow. what a wonderful evening. I've read of the traditions of hospitality and gift giving. so wonderful that it has not gone the way of modern living. what a fun night for you. I've never had Turkish Delight myself.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-50264801725149249842012-09-06T05:54:06.141-07:002012-09-06T05:54:06.141-07:00Wow, this was great an experience for you. SOunds...Wow, this was great an experience for you. SOunds like a great time. I would love to try Turkish delight...of any variety, except the one from the Witch in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-80219539499231616512012-09-05T21:54:52.801-07:002012-09-05T21:54:52.801-07:00This was the first Turkish Delight that I really l...This was the first Turkish Delight that I really liked. It must vary quite a bit?Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-47851908104404975932012-09-05T21:49:31.589-07:002012-09-05T21:49:31.589-07:00I just returned from Turkey and much as I tried I ...I just returned from Turkey and much as I tried I just didn't care for it much. The stuff was everywhere and everyone was enjoying it except me.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-64286581091997231092012-09-05T21:20:26.810-07:002012-09-05T21:20:26.810-07:00The oud is really neat. I love to hear it.The oud is really neat. I love to hear it.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-1470444202610379322012-09-05T21:12:13.155-07:002012-09-05T21:12:13.155-07:00An Oud! How cool.An Oud! How cool.Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506141014376919585noreply@blogger.com