THIS is the GRAND Turkish Breakfast: Olives, Sucuk, Simit, Borek, Jams, Cheese, Tea, and Many More!

[@bemusedindian8571]

I am convinced that among all "grand" breakfasts in the world, Turkish is one of the best. Excellent content.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I think Turkish, Moroccan and American south west breakfast are the most verities.

[@r.z.608]

I completely agree

[@dnmurphy48]

Nothing compares to the traditional English (or Scottish or Irish) breakfasts

[@ceceliawalker6160]

Agreed

[@manicagency]

@@dnmurphy48 English breakfast is more like lunch/dinner. How does one eat so much fried things and meat first thing in the morning......

[@yigittuncel4003]

For the non-turkish folk here, this is very well complemented with sitting at the table for hours and hours, talking about anything and everything in life :) Just like the raki/meze culture, you're not supposed to leave the table as soon as you're full! I live in the US, and one thing I reaaaaally miss about Turkey is the looong chit-chatting at the table, sipping tea until it gets bitter and bitter :D

[@aparaajitapandey3947]

do you know some place I can get Turkish friends? I need this in my life .

[@zeynand4039]

Yes! I live in the Netherlands and we go to a turkish cafe to get kafalte, it is like a buffet style breakfast for hourse, talking and having tea. love it! its a great place to meet your friends.

[@yigittuncel4003]

@@zeynand4039 Glad to hear that! A fincan (small cup) of Turkish coffee is a good chaser after all the eating and gossiping too :)

[@syarifahfitriyahalaydroos]

i know there would be billions Yiğit Tuncel out there, but once I have university mate back in Dessau-Germany with exactly correct name. You are not the same person i am talking about right?

[@yigittuncel4003]

@@syarifahfitriyahalaydroos I'm afraid I'm not that person :) Hope you find him though haha

[@khadijahtanju6863]

I’m Colombian went to visit an American friend in Seattle, and I had nothing for breakfast in her house, and then she offered to drive me for coffee. Later on she showed me how to do watery coffee, that tasted like dirt, and as a Colombian, Coffee is number one essential in our homes. I wanted to die, I was cringing so much, I kept thinking of the Turkish breakfast and how amazing hospitality is in Turkey! I love my Turkish people! Oh btw, I’m married to a Turk, and trained by my Anne in hospitality and other Turkish cooking 🥘 but Refika is taking me to the 10th power. Thank you Refika! My husband is a happy man!!! Thanks to your recipes :) Alhamduliah!!!! Love from California

[@CrazyCookie448]

bruh muslim or what

[@CS-hy6es]

🤣😅😂similar experience

[@juliecuvellier44]

As a Belgian, I can say that Turkish breakfasts are the absolute best breakfasts in the world !!

[@siyacer]

we like your waffles

[@steeeefie541]

‘How good is Turkish breakfast?’, one might ask. ‘Well, I once changed my flight itinerary, just to enjoy a few hours in Istanbul for breakfast.’ This video brings back that nostalgic morning👌🏽 thank you

[@sophiejay5111]

I can understand that! This looks divine!

[@Refika]

Molasses and Tahini Molasses and tahini are two inseparable friends for Turkish breakfast. There are many types of molasses like mulberry or carob but grape is usually the most preferred to go with tahini. Mix an equal amount of tahini and molasses and dig in. Kaymak (Double clotted cream) and Honey Another perfect marriage in a Turkish breakfast is honey and double clotted cream. Just place a couple of spoons of double clotted cream in a dish and pour some honey over it. Börek- Gözleme (makes 5 servings) 10 sheets of phyllo dough 5 slices of white cheese (you can use any cheese that you want) 1 tomato, thinly sliced 2 green peppers, sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced and rubbed with a pinch of salt Fresh mint leaves Nigella seeds Pastrami Black pepper Salt Chocolate spread String cheese • Place 2 sheets of phyllo dough on your counter. Sprinkle some salt between the sheets. • Rip apart the one side of the phyllo dough to make it square-ish. Place the ripped pieces onto the centre of the big piece. • At this stage, you can put whatever you like in your börek. If you want to make a traditional one, roughly crumble the white cheese, 4 slices of the tomatoes and green pepper. • Add a couple of fresh mint leaves and nigella seeds. You can add a slice of pastrami and some black pepper as well. • Fold the dough over the filling, forming a square. • Cook each side for about 2 minutes until it is crispy and golden-brown. • To make a little naughty börek, fill with melting cheese and chocolate spread. Sunny-side up eggs 5 eggs 1 tablespoon butter Salt Red pepper flakes • Heat a copper pan and melt the butter. • When the butter starts to brown, it is time to crack in the eggs. • Turn down the heat. • Cook until the egg white is brown on the bottom but the yolk is still runny. When you make a big batch, stir the egg whites without touching the yolks so the runny parts can cook easily. • Season with salt and red pepper flakes and dip the bread in the runny yolks!

[@marinak.1326]

I'm in🙋‍♀️ oh, Refika, the Queen of breakfast 👑👍😋👋

[@mariamhussien6303]

We have also sugarcane molasses and tahini in egypt

[@alishbahnoor2443]

All was perfect...u r doing great job...hats off...🔥 And ur jams look levl... 😍recipe of that also...plz

[@Humusbeings]

I bought a jar of date mollasses to do this with when I heard a young Turkish guy talking about it in a local deli. Amazing. We love your channel and recipes.

[@hudanightowl]

Thankyou for the amazing video and breakfast ideas, please give us the recipes of all those jams. Some of your recipes I want to make are only available on Turkish channel which is difficult to follow can you please try to make popular recipes in English too. Also can you please please make Dolma recipe, vegetarian version with grape leaves and rice. 🌹

[@ashleybinbasaran6646]

Refika as a Turkish Australian now residing in Izmir. l'm finally so pleased that someone is introducing something other than Turkish kebabs to the world. Our cousine is so rich but unfortunately only known for its kebabs worldwide. Love what you're doing. Just a quick note. Please don't change the names. A pizza is a pizza and a burger a burger worldwide so our dishes should be known as what they are too. Muhteşemsin. Lots a luv.😊

[@Refika]

Thanks so much for the your kindest words. Duly noted! 😍

[@Samara.4862]

Australian?

[@kelbell275]

@@Samara.4862 he’s born here but has Turkish parents. Hence Turkish Australian

[@rosesteel4317]

​@@kelbell275*she

[@arcar66]

Until I came to live in Turkey many years ago, I never realized that Sunday morning breakfast at my father's parents house was almost identical to a Turkish breakfast! My grandparents were immigrants to the US. They came from an area then called 'Bes Arabia'...which was in the North Black Sea region. We are not Turks but because the Ottomans ruled that area for many years, the people apparently adopted the same customs. Hence the similarity to a Turkish breakfast at my father's parents house. No wonder I never ever had 'culture shock' when I first came here 30 years ago! Thank you Refika for all your delicious foods!

[@lisamontoni6421]

As an American who grew up from childhood with everyone coming to the house every week for rehearsal or practice, everyone brought their instrument and music of course, but everyone also brought a dish and a story. I miss that more than I can say. So there was always a huge spread of food, different coffees, and different desserts. I grew up with Garlic, Lemon 🍋, Hummus, Tabouleh, different breads, Stir Fry, Mexican, Greens, Olives from all over, and so much more. I don't call American Breakfasts, Breakfast. They aren't. This is one reason that I am SO glad your videos came up on my KZbin Home Screen some time ago. We have some stores where I live, but it's not the same. I'm so happy and grateful to see the next video in the KZbin Notifications! May you and yours be well and happy. Blessings. Maria

[@tatjanakecman7236]

Thank you for sharing the goodness of the Turkish breakfast and in general your rich cuisine. I am from former-Yugoslavia and since Otoman Empire was there for five centuries, I do recognize many words from your language that became part of the nowadays Serbian, Bosnian and Montenegro languages. I'd love to visit either Turkey or the Turkish part of Cyprus.

[@esra9137]

Refika kariyerin kadar ülkemiz adına da ne kadar güzel bir şey yaptığının farkındasındır umarım. Başarılar, başarılar, başarılar... 💙

[@Refika]

😘🙏 valla kendimden çok ülkem için yapıyorum.. kimbilir yeni kapılar açılır belki

[@mustafafurkancoban271]

@@Refika adaaammmm

[@cati101]

Bende katiliyorum. Cok tesekkür ederim! 🙂 🤗

[@claudiaunger3560]

@@Refika Patlıcanlı ve mantarlı olanı lezzetli, ailesiyle birlikte Ramazan için oldukça güzel. Çocuklar her şeyi yemiyor.🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🍅🍅🍅

[@alaaosama1133]

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[@husnijabir]

The phrase "Only one thing is missing and that's bird's milk" is not about pigeons and flamingos. The phrase says, we have every thing except non existing things.

[@minzblatt]

Yeah I think it was a quirky side note of hers to add that there is actually found something like milk coming from some birds, but your interpretation is the correct one of course.

[@gabircik]

@@minzblatt it's a Turkish saying. :)

[@TWROC96]

Thank goodness because that explanation from Refika was really grossing me out. But the real meaning of the phrase is quite lovely. ; ) And the food certainly is worthy of such a meaningful phrase.

[@VictoriaVlogz]

I was blessed and spent 5 weeks in Turkey with my friend that moved to the USA from there. We stayed with her family in multiple cities. They were all extremely gracious hosts and put out a spread most mornings. I never ate so well in my life. The food was healthy overall, fresh, and delicious. I did indulge at the bakery quite often though. I love the rolled cakes with the fruits. I am happy I found your channel so I can recreate those memories at home.

[@ingrossa]

Isn’t Bahar amazing? She makes every video and every dish look incredible! She is so crucial to the quality and atmosphere of each video. My compliments to her!

[@prem264]

I traveled the world for many years and I must admit, that Turkish Breakfast (Kahvalti) is the best I‘ve tried in my life.

[@sur7a7zal]

Refika I make your humus recipe twice a week and I can not believe removing the skins and adding ice cubes made all the difference... I literally cried the first time I made it and you've changed my life for the better! THIS BREAKFAST is about to CHANGE MY LIFE TOO!!!

[@franarmidazainaab816]

We have şamandira also in Italy, we call it "scarpetta" which translates as "little shoe" and it's soooo good. This food is very similar to central and southern Italy food (my family also makes grapes molasses we call it "mosto cotto". Mosto= grapes fresh juice before the process for wine starts. And cotto=cooked.) It's so sweet to see how we are one big family around the Mediterranean😍😍😍 Sending love

[@ignominia]

scarpetta yes but in English? one says mops bread in the sauce, but is there a proper name for the action?

[@selin1587]

wow i have to visit southern italy 😍😍

[@punchek]

That is funny, in Polish, word "skarpeta" means sock XD

[@margareth1504]

Love Italian too.

[@Sarah-ny1ug]

Oh how I love Turkey. The people, culture and most of all the food. Turkey is really the land of the great. Lots of love from Eritrea

[@randyallday3109]

Thank you and blessings to Our Eritrean friends

[@liliacerda6646]

Hi I am Hispanic from California USA so far I can go back to 1800’s here. I love to watch Turkish novelas lol translated in Spanish. But I feel like I was in turkey in another life. I love watching you cook and explain things.

[@erinhowett3630]

Speaking as an American, I'm convinced that the best breakfasts are from places that aren't the US.

[@Be12397]

Our breakfasts are awful. Lol

[@kelseybeyer7882]

Ah the grand, glorious, full of love and effort.... bowl of cereal.

[@rememberingtruth]

What?? You don't like pancakes, sausauge, with an omelette?

[@fifski]

Obviously! Brittish and Irish breakfasts are also abysmal!

[@rememberingtruth]

@@fifski That's ludicrous. There's nothing wrong with sausage and eggs.

[@StooshKidPonDiBlock]

I’m Jamaican but I love Turkish food, the culture and hospitality. I plan on creating a few of these dishes to serve in my household with a Jamaican twist, very grateful for this channel thank much everything looks delicious ❤️

[@jeanneamato8278]

I am so sorry about the earthquake in Turkey. My heart goes out to the people and I nope none of your family were affected. I will pray for all. 🙏

[@gamze9106]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@aao5979]

Thanx for your kindness🙏

[@swintsdeco6109]

Turkish people have one of the best breakfasts in the world!

[@surayyob2003]

I am from Uzbekistan and currently live in USA. We had big family in my country and had grand breakfast. Omg jam and veggies in the breakfast was thing for us too. We ate fried/boiled egg and drank hot milk. But when we move to USA we started eating whatever we saw in the fridge and didn’t have perfect breakfast as a family. Inshallah I’ll try to grow my family with perfect little but full breakfast.❤️❤️

[@misssuosuo]

This is the first video I saw by you. It came up by coincidence and I have watched over 20 videos by you since that... in a couple of days. I’m vegetarian and always looking for new recipes to widen my food horizon. I am Norwegian living in Italy, Rome. I have been to Turkey 3 times in my life and I can’t wait to go back again. Baci dalla Roma💚❤️🤍

[@lariegonzalez3631]

Instantly a fan and subscriber. I’m American with Mexican parents but after watching this I believe I’m Turkish now 😉 love your videos please don’t stop

[@rve6188]

Hahaha. I can so relate to this!

[@mirsadsorlija6308]

I love turkish breakfast, love the flavors. The turkish breakfast is very similar to the bosnian breakfast.🇧🇦 Can't wait to be back in Istanbul and enjoy the culture and the food.🤗 Greetings from Sarajevo.👐

[@Refika]

Miraad pls write what things you do similar and sifferent? And what you would wish to see how to make

[@mirsadsorlija6308]

@@Refika The similar things are , eggs, with sucuk, bread , cheese, different kind off jam. We drink Bosnian coffee to breakfast some the but most people like coffe in the morning. The one other thing we must have is "ustipci " They are best when they are warm to hot. They are usually breakfast food bat can be a bread substitute. You have the recipe in this link www.dvfoodclub.com/archives/recipe/ustipci-fried-mini-breads

[@ummisohayb9661]

@@mirsadsorlija6308 there ustipci in turkey too its called Pişi

[@gizemcakmak1527]

@@mirsadsorlija6308 Yes we have that too!😃 It's called pişi or pesmet. I think that's a Balkan pastry. The ones my mom makes are heavenly.

[@1880nana]

There’s no such thing as “Turkish” that’s gone long ago with the Ottoman Empire when they changed their country demographic with white Europeans that brought with them their foods. How much tribute European countries had to give to the ottomans like thousands of kids, women as slaves etc. don’t be surprised if some of your ancestors were taken salves by the Turks back then and now here you are saying“Turkish breakfast” looks Bosnian lol well duuuh

[@gabrielecostantini7197]

One of the best videos Refika. Thank you so much to show us how is beautiful Turkey and Turkish food. I am Italian but literally in love with everything about your country, enough to start cooking only Turkish food. Hoping that this bad covid situation ends soon in order to start to visit again Turkey and hoping to meet you one day! Thanks again to make feel me close to your country at this moment with your videos and the passion you put into making it.

[@damlaturanli343]

Provola calabrese taste very similar to Dil peyniri (stringy cheese). You can try that while Covid is here :)

[@gabrielecostantini7197]

@@damlaturanli343 çok tesekurler for the suggestion!

[@sees9657]

Aah so glad to hear you liked Turkey! Hopefully I'll visit Italy asap, I want to visit the small villages :)

[@SonalsFood]

I am keto/low carb but that does not stop me from watching every episode of this absolutely delightful show.

[@vry3555]

Love it! Your program makes me want to visit Turkey and experience the people and food for myself! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@hayrunnisases2579]

Kültürümüzün güzelliklerini keşfedip bunu dünyaya anlatman çok güzel Refikaaa

[@Bobbnoxious]

"Grand Breakfasts" are an international thing. In Asia they have seafood and curry breakfasts, in the UK there's the classic Full English, in the US it's centered around pancakes and can include steak and eggs and all sorts of fried stuff. But the Turkish version looks fresher and healthier. Very enticing!

[@1Widowsson0]

You said "But the Turkish version looks fresher and healthier. Very enticing!" I agree 100% but in the U.S. breakfast varies from region to region. Southern breakfasts typically include fried eggs, grits, sausage/bacon, biscuits and gravy. As to pancakes, I have found them to be more of a side item but I do agree they and waffles are liked widely accros the U.S. I have eaten many types of cusines and found Turkish one of the best. I am not trying to be rude about your comments. It was the pancake comment that got my attention. I have not eaten a pancake in years. I think I will go to the Waffle House and have a stack of them with plenty of butter and Maple syrup! :-) Hosçakalın!

[@VictorHugo-zq4tj]

Turkish breakfast is in we do not have cheese type anywhere in the world and the richness of Anatolia comes from the Turkish breakfasts are distinct flavor in every province in Turkey observation while hearing a national pulp we Turkish society is a product made for centuries is not a crepe nothing to do with the dough opens obtained and is not sweet like pancakes example, olive oily meals torch from Turkey's meat and kebab dishes eastern Aegean in Mediterranean olive appetizer fish products turkey every inch of ride that Turkish culture and has varieties of soup even 340 in the turkey does not know the food is very rich about eating Turkish community drinking in Anatolia is not rich culture anywhere bukadar the world's only our problem is the introduction of brine in the world we have the rich cuisine from our lack Ottoman meat and fish is the only nation that dries whether brine that records are stored in the Ottoman archives are Ottoman 100s of varieties of recipes in the archives of your ride every inch of turkey come first must attached

[@VictorHugo-zq4tj]

We Turkish people do everything fresh and we care about hygiene because we are Anatolian.

[@VictorHugo-zq4tj]

Van region has started to breakfast with products from every region of zenginleştil he has created and Turkey with the region's most famous product is the Van breakfast breakfast

[@VictorHugo-zq4tj]

Bu varmı sizde kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHPXg4l4g9SKbZo

[@teri526]

Double clotted cream and honey... I cry. When the world is back to some sense of normalcy and travel is available...I will go to Turkey and hopefully, if not able to see you, go to explore those amazing markets and eat! Always fun watching you and your team. Stay well. Thank you for being you!

[@Renegade_2023]

i spent 4 weeks in Istanbul. Every meal, from breakfast to dinner was amazing. And the desserts? Heavenly. The soups, the breads, the cheeses , and best of all, the people! They made me feel like an honored guest where ever I visited. But I barely scratched the surface. I wish there was a Turkish restaurant here in Rochester, Ny. I’m glad I stumbled on this Channel. I only wish I was a better cook!

[@zinettadalmeida4447]

I made this for my family of 13 ppl, and they loved the fact that breakfast had fruits, veggies, cheese, dips, eggs it had it all and they want it everyday now ❤️. Much love and thanks to you.

[@O2life]

Whoever does the camera work is on point! One of the best filmography jobs I've seen on internet cooking shows.

[@DianeLasek]

Funny, this morning I was thinking about the Breakfast that was served to me at the Hotel Sokullu Pasa in Istanbul -as the best, most extravagant meal I've ever had!!!! Nothing has ever compared to this wonderful Turkish Breakfast!!!

[@tarnopol]

Best breakfast in the world. Was in Turkey for 18 days in 1998 and had this every morning for a week in Istanbul, my favorite city. Would love to return.

[@y.s.a743]

I'm a Turkish Canadian (born and raised in Canada) and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate and love your videos. I'm so proud of you Refika... your channel is gold! I've learned so much from your channel and will definitely pass these recipes on to my childhood. Ülkemizi o kadar kaliteli bir şekilde temsil ediyorsun ki... seninle ve ekipinin emeklerine sağlık ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ctee1241]

So gorgeous Refeeka Loved Turkish breakfast lunch and dinner Turkey and Turkish people. God bless this country.

[@itsarpitatime]

I am going to travel to Turkey only for this breakfast soon! I adore your videos and am learning so much about your beautiful culture Refika!

[@lovelydeath04]

I loved how happy everyone was when she said "grand Turkish breakfast" like there was so much pride behind it. It makes me happy.😊😊😊

[@mariacullati2371]

Thank you for these delicious recipes. Your recipes have so much in common with my Italian Grandmother way of feeding her family. Healthy and tasty vegetables and spices. We often had a tomato for breakfast with toast for dunking in olive oil. A piece of bread with olive oil was often our snack. Thank you for sharing your culture with us. I won't go hungry at a Turkish table!

[@thoman1458]

This is a most delightful channel. It ended up as a recommended view and I am thankful for that algorithm. I am from the Midwest United States with little exposure to Turkish culture and foods. Your happy group are amazing embassadors for your culture and country.

[@SAHMMNA]

I am SO happy you have an English channel. I am trying to learn more about Turkey and its culture. LOVE THIS!

[@Hi_BR244]

If my personality was a cuisine it would be Turkish😂💕 It is so lovely to see the influences of Turkish techniques and foods in my own Sicilian family’s cooking! Like we eat a bruschetta with either caponata or diced tomato and some basil on the crostini toasted with garlic oil and you dip the bread in the yummy seasoned tomatoes. Everything looks absolutely delicious. I am so obsessed with Cilbir now and my family loves it too!

[@zubeidahrahiman1422]

Selam Refika.....I am totally lost for words... That breakfast is one of my favourite Turkish dishes. To top it all i only recently found your incredible video's of all my favorite Turkish food as am so gaga over your cuisine. I promise you my favourite in the whole world. Your country is so rich in Turkish Ottoman historical significance..just love it love it. Çok çok teşekküler ederim. I have to salute you for all the great food and your immaculate accent of English. All the way from Johannesburg South Africa. GÜRÜSURUS.

[@loulue.2162]

I did the Grand Turkish Breakfast here in Canada , my family loved it. I got lots of friends compliments when i posted videos and photos on instagram 😍Refika you are awesome. Can’t wait to come back toTurkey And indulge in everything Turkey offers ♥️.

[@Chi-for-4]

Not being in Turkey and around my family, my breakfast experience is just not the same anymore. Although Turkish breakfast is the best in the whole world and one of my favorite meals of the day, eating with others is always better rather than by yourself. Thank you Refika for doing this video and showing the world the specialness of our country, customs, family and food.

[@mahrukhintikhab9623]

Turkish traditional breakfast is not only tasty but also healthy and i love how they add olive oil in almost every thing which is very beneficial for the body, i personally love turkey and its cuisines . LOVE from Pakistan

[@CrazyCookie448]

love from pakistan too i am a pakistani

[@oijans]

You have so much good food in Turkey. I will visit you in my dreams and enjoy all the great tastes. When I'm in my kitchen I will pretend I'm cooking with you.

[@JennySieck]

This might have been my favorite part of traveling through Turkey. We traveled all over the country. Izmir, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Konya. We were lucky enough to get to have we wonderful meals at several friends homes. The hospitality was incredible. Thank you so much for your beautiful videos.

[@segredosdaturquia]

I am sooo happy to have found your english channel! I moved from Brazil to Kapadokya 7 years ago and even though I speak turkish, most of the time my friends and family back in Brazil are constantly asking for turkish recipes and I always fail to find good ones in english or to reproduce them on my own youtube channel. THANKS A LOT 🙏 You're a great cook and a fantastic content creator.

[@azuredystopia3751]

I worked with a Turkish lady who had a different green olive 'hack'. She would add slivers of lemon and crushed garlic but substituted coriander seeds for roughly chopped green peppercorns (the soft, brined type) and these became a major pregnancy craving for me. Obviously this isn't really authentic BUT it's dangerously moreish, and the baby who caused all the cravings (she's nearly 18!) loves them too...Another great video- I feel that cuisine is one of the easiest and most enjoyable windows into another culture, and genuine enthusiasm is infectious.

[@merimadzambic4311]

Turkish breakfast is eaten with eyes and not only by mouth. Presentation of many things in small bowles or plates is wonderful. ❤❤

[@syarifahfitriyahalaydroos]

Thank you refika, now i know what i can serve when my fiance’s (azerbaijani turkish) friends or family come to visit me!! totally subscribing.. cheers from Düsseldorf!

[@fahmidalutfullah361]

Turkish breakfast is a dream spread! Thanks for showing us a variety of preparations, jams, savory items to enjoy. Such a rich food culture you have in Turkey! It's a foodie's paradise indeed!!!😋😋😋

[@alexbaro]

I traveled the world and I always tell people the best breakfast I ever had was at the Ankara Hilton about 20 years ago. The variety and the quality was unlike anything I've ever seen. By the way, this shop reminds me of the street food in the De Marmara square. Fabulous food!

[@Refika]

Yesss and alex if yoı teavel around turkey you will see how differet in each reagion.. then it will be hareder to decide which one is the best.. sooo great

[@iffatsiddiqui3205]

Same here. We travelled a lot as a family, n the best ever breakfast we still remember, is the one in the hotel in Istanbul..

[@lookingfordiscovery]

I love Turkish culture. I love all these episodes, Refika, thank you.

[@ahmedarslan3269]

Rafika hanim I believe there is no greater and tastier food in the whole world like Turkish food may God bless my mother country (Ana Vitamin) Turkiyem Seni ve Turk halkini cok ozledim

[@eily_b]

The best I have ever eaten in a country was in Turkey. And I appreciated squeezing lemons on nearly everything. The lemons are so tasty and sweet. I was there with a friend of mine and we stayed at her grandmother's and she made among a lot of other tasteful meals the worlds best Yaprak Sarması (filled wine leaves). 😉

[@shylockwesker5530]

Thank you very much for your videos. They have been saving me from gloom and depression since last March. Now we're back in partial lockdown and the weather in Warsaw is wet and cold, but your recipes are like a ray of warm sun. It's also nice to see the whole crew at the table. I appreciate that you guys have clearly got a dress code in Refika's kitchen: t-shirt, black or white, and denim shirt.

[@Refika]

Hhaaa no dress code but er have a saying.. grapes turn black by look at one another 😘

[@madaddams]

I hadn't realised there were so many interesting and different foods in Turkey; I'm seriously keen to know more about the different jams, they look fascinating. A lot of sad news coming from Turkey and Greece at the moment though, I do hope you, your team, and your loved ones are safe.

[@mrtgrknyksl]

turkey is one of the 3 biggest cuisines in the world

[@Geraltofrivia1012]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@georgiak4868]

Madison read the history and see why trucks and Greeks they're fighting and then you talk and find out where their cuisine originated from the history you find out

[@AD-yq8rl]

@@georgiak4868 It’s Turks, not trucks. Secondly, Turkish cuisine is the best and originated in Anatolia, empowered by the Turks.

[@hermannhesse4182]

@@georgiak4868 Georgia arrogance gushes from our sentence. We don't want to see violations of illegal Greek f-16's on our seas because it's illegal and scary. Please write the name of our nation correctly again and do not lower your level with a childish attitude. You don't need to project your anger at a citizen of a third country either. And if he reads history, he will read that about 1 million Turks were killed during the Greek occupation in Izmir and all of Turkey and unfortunately burned in pita ovens. He will read about the death of 4 million animals, the burning of 500,000 houses, the complete destruction of the population of Yalova, the suicide of about 1000 women and the smuggling of 200 of them to Greece, and finally the sale of Turkish children in orphanages to rich Greek families for money. We received war reparations, and Venizelos said it would be a black mark on Greek history, and he nominated the president of our country for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1934.

[@sallyedmondson9275]

Omg ! I am now starving and have eaten feta and olives watching you ! Gorgeous memories of Turkish holidays for me , and of having breakfasts with my Turkish friends 🥰🇬🇧👍🏼

[@tracytrends5800]

Such an Interesting culture, now I want to visit Turkey

[@maciel7404]

That’s it!!!! Am moving to Istanbul!!!! Oh! But near Rafika’s. Simply...Love your looking. Blessings 💕💐🥩🥗🇲🇽

[@crocustorrent5093]

Please come you will Love all the food not just breakfast

[@123kirmizi]

Refika and Team, greetings from Toronto. I am Turkish too. I am so glad that you make the videos in English so I can talk about Turkish breakfast with my Canadian friends who like Turkish Cuisine . BTW, YOU ARE THE BEST

[@glowwithmuna]

I’m addicted to your channel! My family and I love Turkey and the culture! Inspired to make more of these goodies at home here in LA! 😘

[@nemoparivrajaka24]

hi ! I begun watching turkish series randomly and immediately fell in love with their culture and especially the breakfast platter! i am thinking to try some of the recipes here ! thank u so much refika . your new fan now!

[@lost_in_philosophy]

Turkish hospitality is one of the best in the world... the variety and layout of dinner and breakfast is simply superb and delicious... rich heritage

[@umsami]

This is so wonderful. My kids go to a Turkish school and we've been blessed to have breakfast with Turkish friends. Doing a big Turkish breakfast for Mawlid-an-Nabi today.

[@MonsterJayk]

I live in Australia and absolutely love watching your videos each week.

[@hippopotomonstrosesquipped8362]

Refika you have a special gift of making people happy. No matter what you do in life you'll always succeed, just because of that gift you have 💓

[@Dami424]

I love the vibe in your kitchen studio! Brightens my days! Its so genuine and I love that its not stiff and uncomfortable.

[@eliftutum]

Few days ago one of the parents from my daughter’s school told me that she’s now fan of Turkish food after watching your recipes. Hearing this in Amsterdam from Indian friend was amazing🥰 Thanks to your passion and hard work of your team, you are making a great difference for our culture. Finally our cuisine is receiving well reserved appreciation and attention! Keep up the great work✌🏻🧿😘

[@ST-qf5xf]

Hi Refika, I heard in the news today that there was an earthquake in Turkey. Hope you all are alright and safe.Your recipe videos are very informative and inspiring. Thank you so much for being an inspiration.

[@lienbijs1205]

I am sure the eggs will be well scrambled there.

[@petervan1353]

Refika you are horrible!!!! Sitting here in grey dull Amsterdam watching your delicious food. Can I move in with you as a roommate and extra food tester?

[@DenizF]

You're more than welcome to Eindhoven to enjoy some Turkish breakfast! We like to share and make people happy :D

[@petervan1353]

@@DenizF Thank you very much!

[@isokillah]

Genoeg turkse restaurants en genoeg turken in nederland die dit duizend maal beter doen

[@selin9450]

@Muslim Speaks niet heel verstandig om nu iemand aan te sporen om te gaan reizen. Lekker thuis blijven en na de pandemie je gang gaan :)

[@Kitty-JuneOhSixJanTwentyFour]

Get in line please,. There are people still waiting in that line for years :D

[@DrGlynnWix]

I think just sticking with Simit for Simit makes sense because it's really not like a bagel other than being a circle. Make people learn the Turkish names!

[@Snestorm564]

Exactly. I hate when people refer to Mantı as Turkish ravioli or Lahmacun as Turkish pizza 🤦 Why do we need to define our own unique food based on food from other cultures

[@MsKikidarling]

Totally agree with you!

[@helenb7541]

I bought a bagel and pretzels these never look like tasty simit

[@helenb7541]

@@Snestorm564 even ravioli included sea food and also shape doesn’t look like manti and pizza never look like a lahmacun. I miss all Turkish food 🥘 🍛

[@anja6548]

it kinda looks like a pretzel

[@suzieqtify]

The first time I went to Turkey many years ago now I couldn’t believe the breakfasts. It was one of the reasons I fell in love with Turkey and Turkish food amongst a lot of other things especially the hospitality of Turkish people.

[@murtazashabbir5152]

I love the simplicity, the humbleness and friendly nature of your videos ! Keep it up !

[@halvarsama5898]

I am so happy to live in Germany. I am so grateful that I have so many Turkish friends, that means I can eat all these great things.

[@Psaltrymom]

When I'm having a bad day, all it takes is ONE of your videos, and I'm all better again. This was amazing! It's nearly midnight, but I want breakfast!

[@AppyDancer]

I remember breakfast in Turkey! So wonderful!

[@imaanadams5987]

I do t understand why the algorithm only now put your channel in my feed. I've been talking about the Turkish breakfast ever since I started watching KZbin and only now do I find an English channel with the original Turkish cuisine. this will be my life goal, to transform my family's meals into Turkish meals, I believe this is the best diet in the world. it has everything 🤤♥️

[@kipchakkipchak5217]

My deep respect to turkish kitchen . Its so natural , beneficial and mostly important islamically halal . My best tegards from fraternal country kazakhstan .

[@radhikapatil1986]

I started watching Turkish dramas last year and breakfast spread always fascinated me.. thanks for sharing this ❤️

[@sees9657]

Which dramas do you watch? :)

[@moondim7]

I also watch turkish dramas , thanks to them I fell in love with Turkish culture so wonderful and of course food looks so appetizing

[@kristalcallator2806]

@@moondim7 Same. Magnificent Century.

[@nancydsouza1094]

Merhaba, my first was Siya Behaz Ask, then Kordugum followed by movie Sadece Sen. Then many other serials followed since last December. 😊 Then I noticed everything about Turkey's freshest breakfast at every serials.

[@roblatchford5923]

OMG I feel so hungry now. We were in Istanbul in September and had a grand breakfast every few days. Its a great way to have a breakfast that fills you up for the whole day

[@polychronisrempoulakis3588]

Great breakfast, and so good to see you genuinely enjoying those amazing treats at the end (Samandra was always my favorite, now the favorite of my son as well!)! All the food almost identical to the one I grew up with in Crete! Love for our Turkish brothers and sisters!

[@DavidMiller.93]

Here in Cambridge in England, UK we have an international store which sells mostly Turkish food and they sell frozen part baked Simit 5 for around £2.50 and although they don't beat homemade Simit, they are very nice warm from the oven.

[@sinsiist]

Your videos are so addictive! You are fantastic in every way, I'm mesmerised. I love the vibe you all emanate. And the food... Oh my! The best I've tried in a long time. Your videos and how they are edited explain it perfectly! I'm portuguese but lately I am fascinated and falling hard for many things turkish. I just wished I could find some ingredients around here easier (like sumac)... Much love back to you all, and please don't stop doing these amazing pieces.

[@leeannchristian6391]

Refika, I just heard about the 7.0 earthquake in Greece and Turkey. Could you please let us know that you all are safe and well? I am so sorry to hear. Much love to you all. 💗💗💗

[@ardilarslangedikli4680]

They are safe thank God Al’Mighty.. hope we dont see another earthquake soon 😰😰😊😊😊

[@midei]

I love to see the cook eating at the end! I really enjoyed that last scene of all the filming crew eating. Turkish breakfast is... heaven!

[@ModBay]

Fantastic! In the UK, we say something similar, "everything is here but the kitchen sink" or something along those lines... 😉

[@ahaidery1]

I love Turkish breakfast! Cilbir, menemen, sujuk, and the traditional breakfast spread! Always visit our local Turkish grocery store here in Toronto to grab the staples. Thanks for sharing! This looked sahane!

[@karimaaissa9556]

I have been in many countries Turkish food is the best When I saw the breakfast they serve in hotels I was amazed

[@leeannchristian6391]

Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering! You have made me so hungry. I love Turkey & Turkish food. I wish I could be there. 😄 Keep up the great work!

[@Sinister_Monster]

All this food brought tears to my eyes! I have to come visit Turkey now

[@RalphHawi]

😂😂 we say in Lebanon, “the only thing missing is birds’ yogurt” and we use it also to say that someone is never satisfied “I brought him birds’ yogurt but he was still pouting or upset” 😂😂

[@niko-ml8zd]

well, in Turkey, we say ''only missing thing is birds milk'' when we see a table like this.

[@mariakhan4502]

@@niko-ml8zd same in pakistan. We say only bird milk was missing every other thing in the world was present on the table

[@minzblatt]

Nice to learn about different cultures and their proverbs, customs etc. In Turkish if you want to tell somebody or people in general weren't able to be impressed, you say "even he/she would catch a bird with his/her mouth, they wouldn't be too fond of him/her"

[@katehartley2333]

That's so cute

[@TheBernz05]

Keep sharing your amazing food and traditions Refika. I used this video as my peg for cooking for my wife's family for Sunday breakfast and it was a success :)

[@lishmithagowda]

Fell in love with Turkish food after watching this video ❤️🤤🤤