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Getting back on my feet

On 23/03/2014 By Garden CorrespondentIn Uncategorized13 Comments

There is a big Lunapark in Antalya, right on the way from the apartment to the garden. Baki used to beg to go there every single time we passed it. Luckily, his persistence wore out, but he does pipe up on a regular basis to make sure we remember that he really really likes to …

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Bye bye, baby

On 27/06/2013 By Garden CorrespondentIn Uncategorized22 Comments

A couple of days ago, Kaya woke early, at about 6. I had things to do, so I carried him on my back in the baby carrier while I did some chores and got breakfast together. He fell back asleep, lulled by the constant movement and by being so close (he's going through a clingy …

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Gold medal slob

On 08/08/2012 By Garden CorrespondentIn Uncategorized17 Comments

I remember when I gave my notice at work before moving to Antalya, I mentioned in passing to my boss that I was hoping to learn how to spin wool. He commented that I ought to have plenty of time for that, living in the middle of nowhere. As it turns out, although I did …

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smells and squeaks

On 21/05/2012 By Garden CorrespondentIn garden, recipe, seasons9 Comments

The garden is full of scents! A honeysuckle that we planted in the outdoor kitchen is in full bloom, and the scent of it wafts about, making kitchen work positively dreamy. As I worked on lunch, Ali wandered over with a flower from the white peony. It's got a scent that reminds me of lily …

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Happy birthday Kaya!

On 02/05/201202/05/2012 By Garden CorrespondentIn Uncategorized4 Comments

Kaya turned one today, and we had a little party. His friend Manolya came over, and the two babies played together while Baki and Manolya's elder sister ran riot. I'm still not giving Kaya sugar, so I made him some carob brownies, from Cynthia Lair's cookbook, Feeding the Whole Family. I actually really like carob, …

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