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#FoodCulture - Turkish Tea and Coffee, featuring Ankara DC

#FoodCulture - Turkish Tea and Coffee, featuring Ankara DC

aparna krishnamoorthy
Culture, DC, Drinks, Food, HIstory, Restaurants, Travel

Turkish coffee and tea are well known for their robust flavors, and the preparation and consumption of coffee and tea are both integral to Turkish culture and daily life. After enjoying a fantastic brunch at Turkish restaurant Ankara with endless cups of tea, and a cup of strong Turkish coffee complete with fortune reading, I was curious to learn more about the importance of coffee/tea in Turkish culture. I sat with Erin Gorman (co-owner along with her husband Utku Aslanturk), to learn a bit more about this …over a cup of tea, of course!

Visiting the Mercado San Pedro (San Pedro Market) in Cusco - surprises around every corner!

aparna krishnamoorthy
Culture, Drinks, Food, Peru, Travel, Markets

I honestly believe there is no better way to experience a culture than through its food, and always try to stop by a local market when traveling. The Mercado San Pedro is a local market in Cusco and basically has everything you would need. The market is big, the length of about 3 blocks, and a block wide, and packed with vendors. It has aisles upon aisles of fruit, vegetables, food stalls, food products, pastries, juices, herbs, textiles, and all sorts of other stuff.