Sunday, July 14, 2013


Koruk Suyu ~ Verjus ~ Husroum ~ Verjuice


Koruk suyu, olgunlaşmamış genç üzümleri ezip, suyunu sıkarak yapılıyor. Basit bir yöntem ama biraz uğraştırıcı, zira alet kullanmadan, temiz bir tülbentin içinde el ile sıkmayı tercih ettim ~ I used unripe young grapes to make the verjuice. Very easy but a bit time consuming in my case, cause I used my hands to press, placing them in a clean muslin cloth.

Çeşitli kullanımları var, ben salatalarda limon ya da sirke yerine alternatif olarak hatırladım. Sıcak havalarda vücudu toksinlerden arındırmak, kabızlığı önlemek, iştah açma gibi faydalarının olduğu söyleniyor ~ Various uses in world cuisine but I shall be using it in salads as an alternative to lemon juice and vinegar. It is said that unripe grape verjuice is ideal for detox in warm weathers, avoids constipation and is an appetizer.




Koruk suyunu kavanozlara koyup, üzerlerine dayanmaları için ince bir tabaka zeytinyağı ekledim. Buzdolabında altı ay dayanır diyorlar. Posasını da atmıyorum, kurutmayı deneyeceğim. Bir yerde duymuştum, kuruyan posayı ufalayıp, aynı şekilde salatalara ya da yemeklere ekşi bir tat veriyormuş ~ Below is how my verjuice looks like. Have added a thin layer of olive oil as a preservative that will avoid air exposure. I understand they will last about six months in the fridge. I am also trying to dry the pulp; remember someone telling they do a great job again flavouring food and salads when crumbled in.







Thursday, June 06, 2013



Occupy Taksim


Among many, including brutal scenes by the police, this is my favorate ... Lady in black resisting the police using disproportionate force; probably being convinced to move aside by a friend ~ Φοτο by Sinem Babul ~ Gezi Parkı eylemlerinin; polisin orantısız gücüne karşı kollarını açarak direnen siyah elbiseli kadını.




Wednesday, June 05, 2013





Greetings EVERYBODY!

You may all be aware of the recent revolt in Turkey which has become a loud cry globally. I have been actively using my profile at facebook since a while and shared pictures, opinions, news etc. Unfortunately, my favorate hobby remained collateral, limited with small projects at leisure.

Just a short note to inform you that, I shall be using this blog to store/compose - hopefully in tolerable sizes - my remarks on whatever attracts my attention as they arrive. I am desperately lost and losing time trying to find what I have previously quoted in FB.

Initial texts will be in Turkish but an English translation will follow. Small gifts will keep coming too, however, my pre-occupation is the future ... And a fair future for "life for all" ... Bear with me :)

Monday, March 25, 2013




Hey everybody! Something to keep you busy if you're looking for a simple pattern. Click the picture for the chart ~ Enjoy :)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Blackwork Freebie

  
Negrita


Hello everybody ... Just a short stop to share a new freebie with you guys. Hope you enjoy!

Saturday, August 06, 2011

     
Not yet finished but had the courage to take some pictures with the terrible heat here where you rather not see anything that is reminiscent of warmth ... In this case, the wool yarn and a WIP! Turned out better to my expectations and surely and as always, looking forward to autumn :)





     

Sunday, May 22, 2011

                 

This darning sampler of 1895 has been waiting for my attention to take its niche in my blog. It is a small one, the size is 24.5 cm x 26 cm.

Today, I also want to introduce you to two special ladies that I had the joy to meet online some years ago. I am sure you already know and admire them but I still want to make sure every visitor gets to learn of the beauties they offer!


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I am sure these two specially talented ladies will keep you busy for a long while :)
            

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

        
 

A beautiful new addition to my needlepoint family ... Late 19th Century Berlin Woolwork with beads stitched on very fine silk gauze.



 

Origin : UK
           

Saturday, April 09, 2011

         

I love peacock colours ... There is no other colour that could make me lose control!

I have this local yarn, a mix of 70% Acrylic and 30% Wool and am knitting mitered squares. As to why all that synthetic for a naturally dyed fiber, is beyond my conception! I call this project "Vagabond" cause I have not yet decided of the form and/or purpose. Worst comes worse, I shall end up with an other blanket :)

I have more colour variations which are anxiously waiting to blend in ... Will share pictures as I proceed with this ultra light, very fun to knit yarn. This is the same yarn that I had used for my Himalayan Cardigan.


   

Monday, April 04, 2011

    



Marbling, paper marbling or water marbling; Ebru is the surface design of swirling colours floating on water, then taking its niche in immortality once transfered to paper.

The net is abundant with talented artists but I have chosen two for your visit : Peyami Gürel and Mahmut Peşteli ... Enjoy!

    

Saturday, April 02, 2011

Friday, April 01, 2011

              

Dane Scarf FINITO!


My dear friend Tomurcuk, who is the sole inspirational source of my Yack Blanket was the first to ever admire it :) Anyone willing to give it a try, it was a very pleasant project to knit. I damped and blocked the scarf but then decided I like it better unblocked.

     
Thanks Jane!
      

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

   

Frequent visitors of this blog may remember the project for the adorable powder pink yarn in my stash. On and off, I have been working on it and want to show you how it looks like so far.

As could be observed in the pictures, I have knitted all the front and back pieces together in one and divided it to three when reached the arm pits. The cuffs will be lacy again and rest, still to be planned :)


It probably is a dream of an intermediate knitter to knit a lacy shawl one day. I guess about time I give it a try with the Dane Shawl and make the dream come true. It appears to be simple and is a free download from Ravelry, designed by Jane Tanner.



If I am lucky, this is how it should look once finished :)

     

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

      
 

Beaded Berlin Work
Origin : English



New addition to my collection :) Possibly late 19th Century and in perfect condition though the colours have faded away. Overall size is 47 cm square ... The lilies are all beads; rest stitched with wool. Have a look at the reverse picture below to see the original colours.