Category: Food

[Ad- gifted product] We’ve had focaccia from the Wright’s Baking line previously, as it’s literally Amelia’s favorite thing to bake and decorate. So when she suggested we use the Wright’s Baking Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia Bread Mix to create a giant loaf of spooky Focaccia. Focaccia is often a time-consuming and challenging bread to make, but with this mix it’s very teen friendly and Amelia can make the entire mix on her own.

The focaccia mix is one where you just add water and oil, so I took everything out of the kitchen, popped them on the counter, and left Amelia to it. She measured and made up the bread – but then there is a bit of waiting. Letting the bread proof, moving it to a pan, letting it proof, dimpling it, letting it proof, and then adding the toppings before – you guessed it – letter in proof again. This is needed so the bread is airy and like a focaccia is.

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Visiting a new country often means embracing its traditions, and food and drink are central to this experience in many cultures worldwide. Turkey’s coffee culture is a major draw for tourists. Though modern conveniences like flavorful coffee pods show how the love of coffee continues to evolve globally, the Turkish experience is uniquely immersive. There are a whole host of traditions that surround the drink itself. Understanding these customs adds a deeper appreciation for this vital aspect of Turkish life.

The origins

Turkish coffee dates back to the 16th century, with its roots in the Ottoman Empire. It’s said that the Turkish Governor of Yemen first introduced it to the country’s elite.

‘Kahvehane’, or coffeehouses, became key social hubs during the Ottoman Empire, though authorities often shut them down during times of unrest to curb gatherings. Fortunately, coffeehouses remain a large part of socialising in everyday life.

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