it seems like Istanbul is ahead of us (most cities) when it comes to food culture. I live in Chicago and visited Istanbul many times, and you know Chicago is well known for its food scene in the US but Istanbul feels like a millennia ahead us.

@mytester6208

Ай бұрын

This is thanx to the unique position of Istanbul being a keystone for centuries on the SILK ROAD Path to Europe. All business through Europe and Asia and Middle East went through here, with merchants from all over the world (literally) meet/gather/pass through here! Almost you could say, everyone added their own unique salt and pepper (sauce) to culture, hence food :). Blend of the world food with local touches. Pide (turkish) Pitta bread, pita bread, pizza bread (lahmacun=aka turkish pizza, is a derivative/type of pide as in one is thin crust, other is thick crust) ... Kind of comes from here. We may not have invented it, but we made it popular (kind of). Similarly, Turkish Coffee: Was originally from Ethiopia! Some merchants took it to Middle East, but was not popular. Some merchants from Yemen brought it to Ottoman empire, it exploded! Then Venetian merchants took it to Europe, became nuke! Name stuck because of popularization. People love food in turkey, (i mean preparation, cooking etc take certain amount of time, and people enjoy it) Thats why people like home made style cooking rather than western fast-food (frozen-microwaved/defrosted food), our fast food is still cooked properly. You could say it in spiritual way: You give the food your soul, and it gives you its taste in return! I have been to US in 2003 during my MBA study. The family i stayed with always teased me (being middle easterner - i m/we are not, people usually can get offended being called arabs in turkey) always asked my opinion about their foods (only cooked rice with a rice cooker, and most food were frozen/defrosted heated food apart from take away restaurant foods). i would always say it was OK and with their kids and students totaling 12 people in the house, food was never finished/always left over, and microwaved a few times before it was finished after 2-3 days (polite way of describing, it was ok, edible food nothing special and blunt in taste). They kept asking and receiving the same answer, kind of offended as i never said it was good :) (it was not due to how i grew up eating fresh/cooked meal everyday) They called me spoiled one day, because i didnt say "good" and never used a microwave in my life up until that time (we had ovens/hobs). The family was into spirituality a lot and would try to get opinion out of me to go into heated discussions about religions etc due their "framed view" of my origin and religion. i always avoided it. But their food question and calling me spoiled, tripped my fuses. i told them i will answer their question and why they are wrong about me and my culture. Answered in a way they would understand. as i said before "You give the food your soul, and it gives you its taste in return". They cheekily challenged me to cook and prove! They had a pot for just over a gallon in size (water it would store for boiling). I found an online shop that sold turkish bean and rice and some sausage (we call sucuk, you d call pepporoni!) I prepared the bean soup you seen in this video, with a little bit of my own touch. I could say i cooked for like 25 people worth in that giant pot! Bean soup, if you ever cooked, it takes ages to cook (mine took close to 4hrs stirring and slow cooking) When i finished cooking, they were anxious about it and were wondering why it took so long, and kind of smirking at me :). It was my time to go to classes in the evening, so i only tasted it to make sure it was ok. Told them how to eat it at dinner. I came back at 9.30pm that night. Wanted to try the soup, but unfortunately, it was too tastey and everyone had 2-3 bowls of it and not even half a bowl left for me. Noone from the family ever asked me about food nor teased me again :) The kids even asked for the recipe for their parents :) During my graduation, my family came. I invited these people to a family dinner. I have only 1/1000th of the skills my mom had. imagine at the dinners, their jaws dropped about the variety and quality of food they ate. they litelly had a notebook with them asking my mom and aunt for the recipes :) all night.

We have been watching you guys since Key West. Your videography, story telling, and editing have reached an amazing level. Well done!!

@CessnaPilot99

Ай бұрын

The video quality is incredible. Super high quality cameras. The best sailing channel video quality for sure and high up there in youtube in general

@EEB-pp9rp

Ай бұрын

The steady improvement is impressive. Just about the only “sailing couple KZreadrs” I watch now. Bravo!

@annafraley5388

Ай бұрын

Same here, and we ALSO Noticed T H A T . . . !!! 😎👍✅

What a lovely video, Jordan and Desiree! It was a pleasure for us to show you a little bit of what Turkish cuisine has to offer. Keep enjoying Türkiye! 🇹🇷🫶

@ProjectAtticus

Ай бұрын

Thank you for making time for us and for a great tour!!

Turkey has been my favorite destination and naturally Istanbul is among the top destination to visit again & again.

This is the first time I have witnessed an Istanbul guide taking me to places where the locals go so often and where they generally have a high level of appreciation. Thousands of thanks to your guide and friend.

"If the whole world was a country, Istanbul would be its capital." Napoleon

@liderataturk6685

14 күн бұрын

Yes👍

That was an amazing episode. I sailed the Med. as a Navy sailor and one of my favorite ports of call was Antalya Turkey, known for thier rugs, leather goods, hand-carved meershaum pipes (You order one day and come back a few days later for the pipe.... the work was exquisite!) and, of course, the Turkish food that was just shown. The best part were the local merchants, some of the friendliest people I have ever met (Free drinks while you shop for a rug, they must have shown me about 2 dozen rugs b4 I purchased one). Thanks for making this episode guys, bought back a lot of memories.

Hamams are wonderful! Those washers scrub away all the dead cells and other dirt from the whole body and the massage softens all tense muscles. Real relaxation!!

Your massage was not rough enough man. ))) Massage in Turkish Hamam must be rough and painful. Once I told to tellak (the rubbing and massaging guy in hamam) I told I don't want rough massage. And he told me this massage is not manly pleasure, go to spa saloon if you want soft massage. In Hamam massage must be rough and painful. And after the hamam massage next day I felt really good. I really like your video editing and story telling style. Also Harem is not a sexual fantasy area. It was more like a special school for girls. Girls in harem are educated on foreign languages, literature, music, sewing. And some of them were gifted to high degree managers and governers to get married. And those governers and high degree officers far from istanbul kept under control by their harem origined wives too. You are a good story teller. And you are always wellcome to Turkey. And your little baby girl is sweet as Turkish deserts. Hugs and kisses from Izmir.

@aktodos

6 күн бұрын

Nice comment brutha i like the way you explain the facts 👍👍 hugs and kisses from rossiya ❤🇹🇷♥️🇷🇺

After your adventures we are now planning our annual family trip to Istanbul and other cities in Turkey that you have highlighted. Thank you guys both for the continuing adventure!

@eray6593

Ай бұрын

As a Turkish i should say, if you want to see history and food you should go istanbul but if you want to enjoy your summer you must go izmir (ölüdeniz) or antalya but of course they are much expensive places

TURKEY, eating well, living well, and cleaning up well. Nice day!

Palm lined beaches are one thing but you totally knocked it out of the park with this one. I hate that I can't experience the tasting spree. This episode needs watching several times.

Turkish baths are unique , can't be mixed up with Roman baths as there is a big hygiene difference .In Roman baths everybody bathes in the same bath water , some even washed their clothes in it and that unhygienic tradition continued through out the dark ages in Europe , during Victorian times as well , even continued up untill 50's _60's in some parts of UK such as Birmingham and in Texas US but tradition was winding down of course . Some of you may still remember this saying "don't throw the baby with the water" . As for the Turkish baths , every bucket of water poured down on you goes down the drain with your dirt.

@comatoseps1382

Ай бұрын

The idiom you quote here is entirely irrelevant to the (rather tortured) point you are making. Do you understand what it means?

@istanbullubenim5543

Ай бұрын

@@comatoseps1382 Looks like you haven't watched the whole video.

Istanbul is beautiful. I definitely have to go there. Thanks for sharing.

@liderataturk6685

14 күн бұрын

Wir würden dich sehr gerne in Türkiye Herzlich Wilkommen heißen. Schöne Grüße aus Berlin ❤👍

Oh what a world and what a life.❤❤❤

The last few videos are some of the best content I have seen on any channel. Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing your journey. Great job!

The photo shoot was epic. Isabella had a noble pose in a couple of the shots that I thought was really precious. You guys look really happy and I’m proud for you. Thanks for the video.

GREAT series on Istanbul and other parts of Turkey. Your historical narration was very well done. I love Turkish Delights. Note, don’t buy them boxed you truly don’t know how long they’ve been packaged until you open the box. The ones to get are the open ones you buy per weight. Those you can easily taste their freshness. Great job. Hope Desiree got back on her feet quickly. Cheers 🍻

It’s for episodes like today’s that I look forward to Saturday morning. I enjoy the vicarious experiences that are beyond what I could have otherwise. So know this; all the effort that goes into your videos is very much appreciated.

As a non-sailor, I watch a lot of sailing videos, but "Sailing Project Atticus" has to be my top channel. I remember your fibreglassing days and admired your determination. Your journey has been marvellous, with humour, upset, emotion, and delight, all mixed together. And now with your nieve insight into new cultures and experiences, your productions really stand out. Thank you all very much.

Ottoman Empire was multicultural place that prioritized survival, and success.... being a Turk was important but being useful to the Empire was more important in the eyes of the rulers, which is why Empire lasted for so long on 3 continents with dozens of foreign groups of people all preserving their own unique identity to this day. Love the photos at the end with your family, and thank you for the video

OMG ! Bery and her Husband did a outstanding job of giving you a foodie tour. I would love to do that. Great video and much respect for Bery and her Husband.

Thank you for going the places that local people goes. Usually tourists pick places at random and the food won't be good or be something a local would never eat. I see videos online a lot and I want to shout "nooooo don't eat there!" But this video was really good

Wow what a great job showing the area you two have been doing the last few months! Been watching a long time and just when we thought your videos couldn’t get any better - they get way better (story telling, editing, etc). Phenomenal!

01:51 reminds me "little little just into the middle" sounds very Turkish. Cem Yilmaz

We did an all-day food tour in Istanbul in 2019 and it is one of those highlight reel memories. (And a hammam…)

Jordan's tours are great, Istanbul is a fascinating place and you capture some of it's amazing sights. The photo's are great, I guess they will be treasured mementos.

Istanbul is very beautiful. The food tour made me hungry. Really love ❤️ 😍 the photo shoot 📸 at the end. The outfits were amazing. See you on the next one adventurers ❤❤❤❤❤.

This was all so interesting and the photo shoot at the end was a perfect ending. So adorable.

This is the way to give the family the full eating/food experience… go back! So very interesting. Just added to my bucket list. Oh yes when you all go back perhaps our devices will be able to transport smells!

This one was a great one! I don’t think I’ve ever been so captivated before, you guys always make it so interesting and historical. Can you imagine someone seeing those pictures years from now and trying to figure them out? That was another good idea that you can look back on as a family.

Yes it’s been said but this is some quality editing, storytelling, activities and fun. You really do a great job with how you all are so natural in front of the camera. Your genuineness is very refreshing in this over produced video world. Thanks always enjoy your journey, be well.

What a decadent life you have Jordan, baths and massages, food tasting?! 🤩🤣 Love Isa and how the little girl is Desore's entire universe, lovely to watch them both. Miss Ozo 😁

Great content. Istanbul looks amazing

This video was beyond!!! Loved seeing the “dress up” with Baby Isa- she is a doll! You put together the best 3 part tour of Istanbul. Just wonderful.

That's a lot of food buddy lol. Looks delish though. Sorry you weren't feeling good Desiree. Turkish bath like back in time 2000 yrs ago. Isabella so adorable dressed up in traditional clothing. That little face, lol ❤

My Wife and I travelled around the Mediterranean and honestly Istanbul was our favourite of the cities in our trip...green, lush and history at every turn. It was the best of the European cities by far!

One of your very best…many congrats on an outstanding episode…hope it really delivers the numbers it deserves?❤😁

Wow I was in Izmir twice in the 80s... Man I love you guys peace to you both and baby Isabella as,well

As a person who have been traveling a lot since a young age (and met many expats who were not respecting the culture of the country they were living in -as if they were superior), I love how open minded you both are -and pretty soon, the three of you !! Also, as many others have said previously : your videos, editing and story telling have become absolutely amazing ✨... and I am always looking forward the next one. Thank you !✨

Excellent sharing for wonderful city ISTANBUL. Thanks a lot....

Love it when you keep feeding her strawberries...

You three looked very fine in the Turkish Regalia. Like you belonged there. I really enjoyed the food and drink tour. Keep these unique experiences coming.

Bery is a great travel commentator!

Beautiful!!!!!

Great video!!

Loved that!

Love it!!

Brilliant. Great episode

Awesome job on this episode.

My Saturday morning treat is getting to hear about your adventures! Every episode filled with information, stunning beauty and always written skillfully. My favorite part? A peak into Isa’s growth & her cheeky smile❤

This channel, is in the meantime, Television worthy. We know it’s a lot of work, but the result is perfect!🎉

Great episode!

a lot of great work.... THANKS

Wow! Great episode.

Great job! one of your best on local people, traditions and food. LOVE it!!

This has to be the best Travel video you guys have done. Loved the whole thing. Istanbul, looks like an amazing place to visit!

Awesome Ep. guys.

Super cool vid. Nice work

Berry and Kaan. What a neat couple. ❤ And you guys are ADORABLE 😍

Amazing episode.

One of your best episodes.

Wow Sailor great episode, ❤

Another fabulous video. You are onto something special; great combo of sailing, repairs as well as cultural experiences. Such a pleasure to watch. Kodos to you!

Great video, especially the food tour.

Another great episode guys well done cheers from Australia

Great 3 video series. Brilliant presentation 👍🏼

Fab video. They keep getting better.

Bery gave an amazing tour. A+

Wonderful video. Thank you. 🤩

Well done. I really enjoyed the show. Thanks 4 sharing🙂

Great photos.

Another great video. Many thanks. 😊👍 🐟

That food tour was fascinating!!!

Awesome video, thanks for sharing those experiences with us!

Very good video. Seeing other cultures and traditions.

I have been watching you 0:00 two from the first episode and you just keep getting better and better keep up the AWSOME JOB !!!!🎉❤😅😅

What great informative episode..

Wow a really good episode thanks a lot from a grateful old heart

This is awesome

You two are amazing. Love your content. I’m learning about the world thru you. Your opened mindedness and objective views of different culture is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

Great episode. I knew nothing about Turkey before these tours. Thank you for teaching me about this amazing country. I have to admit, my favorite was the “touristy” photo shoot, too bad Isabella didn’t feel the same!

Excellent episode. What an amazing place. Thankyou 👍

You are really doing a fantastic job!

I always love your videos but your road trip has been so interesting and fun to watch. Thank you!

very nice video of an ancient city and the food. enjoyed that. also enjoyed your family and little girl. travel blessings!

You explain my country very well, thank you.

Very informative. Learned a lot of stuff. Loved the photo shoot.

That was cool! What great tours, both the food trek and the palace! Thank you.

Wooow you have find with Berry the Best Guide what you can find for Istanbul , great ...

What an amazing video. Loved it. You guys are the best. ❤❤❤👍🏻🙌🏼

Another great Saturday morning coffee with Atticus. Very informative, beautiful scenery. Isabella's smile! Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to Istanbul, hope you had a good time!

I laughed out loud at the scrubbing/massage😅

The food looks great .... What a beautiful place ....

You guys rock! Your information, production quality, fact collection, is top notch and balancing that with humour and entertainment value is amazing. Always looking forward to the next video.

Awesome channel. Very informative. Stay safe❤

This was awesome, I absolutely loved the food tour!! GOD bless!

What a great video! Loved the Turkish food exploration, the Turkish bath experience, and the final elite family photo session. Great job!

Well done, guys! Very good series on some of the hot spots in Türkiye.