About the Book: In this journey through Turkey, Hasan explores heritage dishes like Adana’s kofte and Gaziantep’s pistachios, connecting food with rich layers of history and culture. Despite sharing language and traditions, his Cypriot upbringing makes mainland Turkey feel unfamiliar. Traveling from the southern coast across mountains to remote regions, he uncovers not just diverse culinary delights—kebabs, stews, breads, and sweets—but also the deep histories that give these flavors meaning, revealing how food bridges generations and tells stories of identity and place.