Food from my trip to Turkey

Swiss Chard Dolmas - from Parsifal, a great vegetarian cafe in Istanbul

Vegetable Kabob with Halloumi Cheese - also from Parsifal

Lentil Salad with Purslane (a green high in omega 3s) - from The House Cafe, Istanbul

Lamb Kabob with Cherries - Ciya Sofrasi, Istanbul

Candied Eggplant with Walnuts - Ciya Sofrasi, Istanbul

White Cheese with Quince Jam - from our breakfast buffet at Esbelli Evi, Urgup

Aubergine (the omnipresent eggplant appetizer) - Ziggy's Cafe in Urgup

Rocket Salad (you wouldn't believe how hard it was to find fresh greens)
Pelican Cafe, Kas

Lamb Kabob - the classic dish and oh so delicious!
Hamdi Restaurant, Istanbul

One of many mixed meze plates. This one from Istanbul.

Watch the honey drip - along the Iskital Caddesi, Istanbul

As you can see Swati and I ate very well in Turkey. Our Turkish hosts were very gracious and we had a great time. Although, I think it's gonna be a while before I can eat eggplant again... :)

Thanks to my friend Will who let me borrow his amazing SLR camera. I don't think I'd be able to capture my experience quite as well.

Fine dining in Costa Rica

Prepare for some gratuitous food porn.

Yes, in Costa Rica, like most of my travels, eating was central. Literally, days were spent meticulously planning and researching where or what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Below are some of the highlights from our trip. I hope you enjoy.

Gallo Pinto (Eggs, Beans and Rice, Corn Tortillas)
Breakfast in Montezuma, Costa Rica

Tuna Tartar
from Playa des los Artistes, Montezuma, Costa Rica

Best Coconut Milkshake
from Cafe Organico, Montezuma, Costa Rica

Thai Veggie Burger with Grilled Pineapple on Corn Tortillas
from Cafe Organico, Montezuma, Costa Rica

Dragon Rice Bowl (Brown Rice with Veggies)
from Cafe Organico, Montezuma, Costa Rica

Breakfast Burrito, deconstructed
from Cafe Baraka, Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Gallo Pinto with Garbanzo Veggie Burger
from Oasis Cafe, Nosara, Costa Rica

Home Cooked 'Traditional' Meal
made my myself