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We start our day with kahvaltı, a traditional Turkish breakfast featuring kymak—a clotted cream made from water buffalo's milk, drizzled with honey, and paired with sucuk, a spicy sausage. This rich combination sets the tone for the day, awakening our taste buds.
Next, we stop by a simit bakery, where freshly baked simit—a sesame-encrusted bread—fills the air with a toasty aroma. Mixed with rich Turkish tea, it's a staple snack for locals. Following this, we dive into home-style cooking at Shaheen Loant, a restaurant known for its güveç—stews that reflect the heart of Turkish culinary tradition.