From Mediterranean to the Caribbean ! Akdeniz’den Karayipler’e !

You may be familiar with the saying, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making plans.” While I was planning my life as a science specialist, the past seven years took me on an unexpected journey—hosting nearly 800 people from around the world, introducing almost half of them to the sea, and listening to the stories of these global travelers. These experiences strengthened the dreams I had buried deep within me. Before long, my intentions took shape, and I found myself in the Caribbean—a region of 7,000 tiny islands.

Hayat sen planlar yaparken basına gelenlerdir” deyimini bilirsiniz…Ben planlarımı Fen Bilimleri uzmanı olarak yapmayı planlarken son 7 yılda dünyanin farklı yerlerinden yaklaşık 800 kisiyi ağırlamak yarısına yakinini denizlerle buluşturmak, ve dunya gezgini bu kisilerin hikayeleri dinlemek derinlerde saklı kalan hayallerimi güçlendirdi, zaman çok gecmeden niyet vücut buldu ve kendimi minik minik 7000 adaya ev sahipliği yapan Karayiplerde buldum…

The warm climate and the embrace of the sun planted a thought in my mind: I could spend the winter here. During this time, I merged my love for cooking with my scientific background, blending the mysteries of olive oil-based cuisine with the art of cooking. The result? A delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors! Experimenting with food, discovering new ingredients, combining, absorbing, and creating fresh flavors was an exhilarating experience.

ilik iklim ve gunesin tesiriyle kis ayini burada geçirebilirim fikri dogdu zihnime. Rahat ve guclu hissettiğim zeytinyaglilarin gizemini, bilimsel altyapımı da dahil ederek yemek yapmanın incelikleriyle buluşturdugum ve ortaya karisik Akdeniz ve Karayip mutfakları cikti bu donemde ortaya 🙂 Deneysel yemek yapmak, yenilikler keşfetmek, birlestirmek, özümsemek, yep yeni tatlarla buluşmak gercekten bu donemde oldukça heyecan vericiydi.

For the past year, I have been collecting memories—observing, watching, and sharing. Writing, I have found, is also a form of healing. There are countless thoughts I wish to put into words, all seemingly unrelated. That’s why my blog doesn’t have a single, defined theme. Instead, its essence lies in sharing, expressing, and healing from the heart.