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At Fairies’ Cuisine, we explore the deeper meaning of food—how it connects us to memory, place, and rhythm. Through stories of seasonal dishes, preservation methods, and forgotten flavours, we uncover the quiet rituals behind traditional recipes shaped by the kitchens of Istanbul and the Eastern Mediterranean. Alongside these reflections, we offer gentle guidance for modern cooks looking to plan, preserve, and build a kitchen rhythm rooted in tradition.
Fairies’ Cuisine invites you on a journey to return to intuitive living, one meal at a time.
Specialties of Minorities in Istanbul: An Introduction
Istanbul’s cuisine is not a story of invention but of conversation, where Thracian settlers, Greek tavern-keepers, Armenian bakers, Jewish exiles, Kurdish migrants, and Ottoman courts all left their mark on the city’s table.
6 Universal Methods of Preservation
Preserving food wasn’t a hobby. It was survival, celebration, and creativity all at once.
How a Nomadic Staple Became the Yogurt in Your Fridge
Before it was a health trend, yogurt was medicine, snack, and staple: fermented on horseback, shared across empires, and still echoing in every spoonful today.
What the Earth Gives: The Human Story Behind Preserved Foods
More than flavour, preservation is geography, memory, and thousands of years of learning to listen to the land…
The Hidden Crisis of Malnourishment: Why Eating Seasonally Is More Important Than Ever
The future of your health — and the planet — might depend on something as simple as choosing a ripe tomato in season…
Onion in Turkish Cuisine
In ancient Mesopotamia, onions were written into cuneiform tablets as food and medicine. In Egypt, they were…
The Echo of Bayram: A Childhood Memory
Bayram was more than a holiday; it was a feeling—a time when homes filled with the scent of baklava, laughter echoed through bustling kitchens, and new shoes waited eagerly…
Ramazan: An Introduction
As the sun dips below the horizon, a distant cannon shot and the call to prayer signals the end of the fast. Istanbul’s streets come alive with the scent of freshly baked Ramazan pidesi…
Simit: Istanbul’s Crispy Soft Icon
The warm scent of freshly baked simit drifts through Istanbul’s winding streets, mingling with the rhythmic calls of simitçi and the hum of the city’s soul…
New Year’s In Istanbul
Istanbul, where East and West collide. The ancient metropolis awakens to New Year's...
Turkish Coffee: An Introduction
With its deep roots in history and culture, Turkish Coffee is an irreplaceable part of Turkish social life. From brewing to fortune-telling, it is a shared...