Oh, yum! I remember these from the Glebe markets, I’m totally going to have to go to Turkey to check them out. You know, for research purposes.

Hi Kate, so glad to hear gozleme are both available and really good over there in Turkey!

Hi Kate,
you made me homesick
It seems like you had a nice time, you tasted our most common dishes. As you said there are always options for veggies but you know what’s the real problem. Generally for Turkish people, eating out means eating meat. Vegetables can be eaten at home,why would they pay for green beans or a salad,right? This is why you can find just a few veggie restaurants, some which can hardly survive. And in others you won’t find any. Though if you eat in one of the local people’s home, they usually end up serving you lovely fresh veggies and wild plants. A few years ago,we were suprised to see in Antalya that all restaurants were specialised on meat or fish. Couldn’t find a Mediterranean restaurant!!
Now, back to digg your blog about our neighbour’s specialities.
Cheers,

This is a lovely article; actually my introduction to gozleme. They look delicious and the pictures are beautiful; I _almost_ feel like I’m there with you. Another place on my list to visit. At this rate, looks like I’m going to have to “travel around the world” too.

I’d be interested in what you think it costs to do it.

Thanks.

Hey J-LO - these are totally worth the trip - and you can even get the in Istanbul, Constantinople…

Cheers Kathryn. Gozleme were abundant, thankfully. And was great to be able to taste the different flavours (althought the Spicy Richard hasn’t made it there yet, unfortunately).

Hi Isil - thanks so much for visiting the site, and for your tips before I came. You are absolutely right about people eating vegetables at home, but less so out. I’ve noticed it especially in Syria (where we spent the last week). Fresh vegetables and fruit are sold everywhere, but somehow they don’t make it to restaurant menus.

VJ - I’m so glad to introduce you to gozleme. They are really tasty! I can recommend the world trip (this being my second one - there is a lot of world to see!) The cost depends on which countries you visit and what your level of comfort is. I.e. if you avoided Europe, Japan, US etc. and headed for SE Asia, India, and cheaper places in the Middle East like Egypt and Syria I think you could do it quite cheaply (esp. if you don’t mind roughing it a little). When we’re done we’ll tally up the costs and I’ll get Andy to post about it on Poundster because a few people have asked us the same question.

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Gozleme at Bondi Junction in the Mall!!! Always fresh and fabulous. One of my favourite food experiences when visiting Sydney. The stall is there weekends and the product is always fresh and delicious. Am going to try to make it myself and will be well pleased if it turns out anything like the ones there.