is a Turkish food historian specializing in Ottoman cuisine.

Early life

She studied in York University, in the United Kingdom, and after graduating, she moved to Ankara, Turkey, in 1973.

Awards

Her book won the Gastronomic Book of the Year prize in 2009.

Works

Her essays have been published by outlets like the Los Angeles Times, and in books like Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

Books

Reviews of her works

References