Blog.
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.
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…
Salep: A Warm Embrace in the Bosphorus Chill
From copper kettles on street corners to cozy cafes, this orchid-root drink is a symbol of wintertime in the city, where...
Boza: A Tangy Sweet Controversy in Istanbul
How can a simple, cozy winter drink spark tales of spiked cauldrons and debates over faith? One sip of this fermented delight…
Istanbul’s Street Foods: An Introduction
From the sesame-crusted simit carts to the fresh roasted chestnuts, the tender grilled fish sandwiches, and the fiery midye dolma of Istanbul streets, walk with me through flavours that unite a city, where...