From the kitchen

From the kitchen

On spices, seasons, fasıl and the table.

Sumac, chilli flakes, cumin, dried mint, saffron and cinnamon in dark bowls

From the kitchen · October 28, 2026

Spices of the palace kitchen: sumac, saffron and cinnamon

Which spice was used for what in the Ottoman kitchen, and which live on in ours?
Musicians playing kanun, oud and ney with diners in front

From the kitchen · October 20, 2026

How does a night of fasıl unfold?

It opens with mezes, continues with fire and peaks at dessert.