I was hooked from the first class, and attended every class offered when I was in town.

As an expat in Istanbul, I heard a lot about all of the available Turkish cooking classes.  Fortunately for me, Nese’s classes were always at the top of everyone’s list.  I was hooked from the first class, and attended every class offered when I was in town.

Turkish cuisine has such varied cultural influences with fresh, healthy and flavorful recipes.  Nese brings her knowledge of the cuisine, her cooking expertise, and her corporate experiences to design classes that make the most complex dishes seem simple, even to a novice like me.  She is such a gracious hostess with a unique ability to make everyone feel welcomed.  The long, casual lunches I enjoyed with different groups were filled with fun working together to cook amazing meals and lots of laughter at the table as we enjoyed the fruits of our labor.

When I think back to my time in Istanbul, some of my favorite memories are of the time I spent with Nese learning not just about Turkish food, but the culture as well.  If you have only one day to spend for yourself, I highly recommend you spend it with her.  You will not be disappointed.