If you haven’t yet, you should see part one of this in-depth investigative report. But enough chit chat, it’s lunch time! Anyway, it actually is lunch time, and as we are back in Istanbul for about 24 hours before heading off to Rome, we’d better take advantage of the food while we can… Next updates will probably come from Italia!
I’ve decided to break up the Turkish Food rundown into at least three feasts for your eyes. I may also do one on snacks and deserts, but we’ll have to get snacking. Anyway, it’s time for breakfast… It’s normal at most hotels, pensions, and hostels to have breakfast included in the room price. Occasionally, we’ve had to pay extra, and have found breakfast can range from about 5TL (Turkish Lira) to 10TL, depending on the spread. Quality is fairly consistent, and breakfast is marked by fresh fruit and veggies, accompanied by a basket of thickly sliced white bread and assorted spreads (honey, jam, butter, cheese). Eggs are normal, but meat is relatively rare, and can be anything from baloney to boar tongue… Next up, lunch! Check back soon…