Eating in Turkey, near Ephesus

One of the fun things (really "fun" for me) was the variety of foods we were able to experience and share along the tour.  A highlight was dinner in this "home" near Ephesus.  Our guide said that he was going to take us to one of his favorite places, a home in the country.  Indeed, it was out a ways from town and it was a family "home" that had been expanded to include a "dining room" that could host a bus tour group.  When we arrived the serving table was full, just like a good "Lutheran Pot Luck".  I think every dish but 2 or 3 were vegetarian (there were probably 20 pans right out of the oven).   Eggplant is big.  Stuffed grape leaves are popular as are other common vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and zucchini.

Here are some of the pictures of the spread.  One is from Jeff, a member of our tour.

Thanks for stopping by.  Life has been pretty full and I'm getting to this spot as often as I'd like.

See you again in a week or so...