Mantı is a traditional Turkish dish with meat filling and garlic yogurt. Bosnian mantı features thin, translucent dough. Traditional bride-to-be prepared mantı for prospective mother-in-law. Forty dumplings fit on one spoon, smaller dumplings indicate better kitchen skills
Chinese cuisine features unique features, colors, aromas, tastes, and appearances. Eight major Chinese cuisines exist based on regional differences. Traditional dishes are celebrated for their appearance, aroma, taste, and meanings
Agriculture began in Middle East around 10-11 BCE. Food culture spread through trade routes and discoveries. Turkish cuisine evolved from palace cuisine and regional influences. Islam's acceptance reshaped Turkish food culture
Pizzafest in Naples, Italy, features 100,000 pizzas in June 2024. Oktoberfest in Germany, celebrates beer with bratwurst and pretzels. Boston Festival in Sacramento, California, focuses on bacon dishes. Salon du Chocolat in Quito, combines chocolate tastings with fashion shows. Dumpling Festival in Hong Kong, celebrates glutinous rice dumplings
Turkish breakfast includes tea, tomatoes, cheese, and omelets. Menemen is a traditional omelet with tomatoes and roasted vegetables. Meze refers to cold starters served in meyhane restaurants. Bosphorus coastline offers competitive breakfast scene
Center-cut beef tenderloin weighing 1-1.25kg is ideal for roasting. Overnight salting is essential for best results. Beef should be tied at 2.5cm intervals for even cooking