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36 Hours in Istanbul 2017

We may only have had 36 hours in this magical city but our careful planning meant we packed a lot in. You can read about the plan and what we got up to here; and below, just a few images to entice you to visit. 

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Galata Bridge - stanbul 2017
Blue Mosque - stanbul 2017
Shopping - Istanbul 2017
Sultanhamet Park - Istanbul 2017
Turkish Delight - Istanbul 2017
Turkish Coffee Time - Istanbul 2017
Blue Mosque - - Istanbul 2017
Dessert - - Istanbul 2017
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Bosphorus -- Istanbul 2017
View from Ibrahim Roof Terrace
Turkish Pastries - Kadayif
Turkish Coffee in Istanbul
Turkish Mezze
The Galata Bridge, Istanbul

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Can you remember the last time you looked at any food or ingredient with this amount of concentration? Granted, my grandaughter Peggy and I were painting with the sprinkles (and some jelly and a few strands of spaghetti) when she decided they would be better in her mouth than on the picture but it was her total absorption with what was in her hands that so captivated me. Talk about mindful eating, we could all learn a thing or three from Peggy 🥰 #mindfuleating
Autumn and confit go hand in hand for me. So many memories of my years in France preparing jar after jar of what I called our ‘winter fast-food’. This year for the first time I decided to prepare using the slow cooker setting on my @sageappliancesuk multi-cooker Fast Slow Go and I am so impressed with the results as the steady temperature gently cooked the duck. Not having my own ducks anymore I’ll need to get ordering more, this method is easy and the house doesn’t reek of fat. #happycooking
Bags full of autumn apples, Sunday lunch menu planning, seriously why would I not make this. I know I will have a supremely happy husband if I do when he gets home from his long overdue family round of golf tomorrow. Maybe I’ll keep it a surprise so no telling Brian @mariiphenomlet 🤣🤣🤣
A most wonderful weekend with this gorgeous couple, proud to say, my stepson and my new daughter in law and beautiful bride Emily. A wedding to remember especially their vows to each other made me (and Ron a little) cry. Here’s the cake for those who asked. When he picked up a sword to cut it, I nearly fainted wondering if the dowels would take the onslaught. I’m not a cake baker but it was a privilege and honour to do it. We love them both so much and delighted they found each other. I almost managed to crop out my naughty son in law @gibbo_z for his photo bomb 🤣🤣 #truelove #lovemyfamily
No edit, no tweaks just Mother Nature in full show off mode tonight. I looked out of the window at home at the end of my yoga class and was awe-struck. It’s been several beautiful days, and looking at this sky, tomorrow will be a belter. Fingers crossed it lasts for the big wedding on Saturday @emilyhaythornthwaite 🙏🙏🙏
Hard day at work, Christmas cheese tasting with @paxtonscheese and this is my favourite. Cremoso from Spain. Slice the top off, dip a spoon in and drizzle onto crusty bread or an oatcake and eat. Just delicious. This is heading into my Christmas festivities and any other excuse I can find to eat it. They all were good except one, for me. Loving the care that goes into selecting these cheeses, supporting small producers, working with them so we get to eat fab cheese. Hats off to the producers and all the wonderful cheesemongers out there including Paxtons. We love you for finding cheeses for us to enjoy.
The sky last night is my leveller. I stand in awe of it, the size and magnificence. Deep breaths in the midst of the turmoil that is life in 2021 looking at this and for me, feels better. I don’t know why, it just does. #nofilter
What a wonderful present was given to me this weekend from a friend’s quails. I’m in love with them. Now, what to make or shall I just stare at them. Nature is wonderful.
It’s been 18 months since we set the table for our gang of best friends to eat together. We were missing two special friends @jayneaustinprice who we longed for to join us, but one day soon. We coupled this with a bit of work on my part as I am tasting natural and biodynamic wines for a commission I am working on - yeah, tough I know. This was a starter plate of meats, and all sorts of crudités to give a good basis for the wines. Missing from the pic is @haxbybakehousedeli baguette, Arancini and fresh melon to work those taste buds. Following this is a huge pot of husbands secret chilli , then a board of great cheeses to give those Orange wines a good run for their money. 12 wines, great friends and a table of good, I feel totally and utterly blessed.🙏
There’s something magical and moving as I watch Harry respond and interact with our first trip together to the @hepworthwakefield today. This little person loved choosing, drawing and photographing his favourites. I’m so proud of him. It was a very special day. Lunch in the cafe was so good too. #thehepworthwakefield #sculpture #barbarahepworth #exploringart #staycation #grandson #grandsonlove #sharingart #creativedays
16 wonderful years and it still feels like we met yesterday ❤️
Been feeling out of sorts for a day or two. Time for some uncomplicated nourishment which is when I go to the pantry and pull out the Dahl. Here it’s Urad, with turmeric, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions, veg masala, lemon juice, natural yoghurt - I can’t remember what else went in, anything I fancied in the spice drawer. Had this for my dinner last night and I immediately felt better. Speeded up the cooking using a @sageappliancesuk Slo-Go-Pro pressure cooking setting which cut the cooking time down to 40 minutes. ❤️