Turkey

How 8 million bars of olive oil soap are handmade at this factory in Turkey

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 08:00

Doktoroğlu Soaps is one of Turkey's largest producers of handmade olive oil soap, turning out nearly 8 million bars a year. Workers follow centuries-old methods using just a few simple ingredients.

culture, Video, Turkey, soap-making, traditional-craft, soap, middle-east

How baklava is made at the oldest restaurant in Turkey's culinary capital

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 11:21

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style

Imam Cagdas has been making baklava the same way since 1887: entirely by hand, without any automation. The Gaziantep shop is now in its fifth generation of ownership, with Burhan Cagdas carrying on the craft his forefathers passed down to him.

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How a 162-year-old Turkish delight shop became a global dessert empire

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 10:15

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Hafiz Mustafa has been perfecting Turkish delight since 1864. Now with three factories and 24 locations, including in London and Dubai, the company is preparing for even greater expansion, with potential branches in the US.

Food, culture, Video, Dessert, Turkey, still-standing, Food

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I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Here's how I prepare a perfect turkey every time.

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 09:54

Tech Insider : Business

A cooked whole turkey sits in a dish next to a head of garlic on a Thanksgiving table — As a chef, I have a few tips for preparing a perfect turkey for Thanksgiving.
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Food, Lifestyle, Food, Freelancer, Turkey, turkey-dinner, cooking

I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner using only Ina Garten recipes — most dishes were delicious and cheap to make

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:21

Tech Insider : Business

A composite image of Ina Garten's face and the author shrugging in front of a kitchen island filled with dishes she cooked for Thanksgiving. — I created an easy Ina Garten Thanksgiving menu, using only her recipes to create an epic holiday feast.
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Food, Features, Freelancer, ina-garten, thanksgiving, cooking, Food

I moved to Turkey to be with my long-distance boyfriend. He broke up with me 2 months later, but I love my new home.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 08:44

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Kaitlyn stands in front of a Turkish flag by a river. — I moved to Turkey for love and decided to stay after our break up.
Kaitlyn McInnis

Real Estate, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Turkey, Relocation, Moving, moving-abroad

Istanbul Airport has sleep pods, therapy dogs, and the world's biggest terminal. Its CEO explains how it went from zero to the world's best in 5 years.

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 07:11

Tech Insider : Business, Technology

A view of international departures terminal at Istanbul Airport during the rush ahead of Eid al-Adha in Istanbul, Turkiye on June 14, 2024 — Istanbul Airport opened in 2019.
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