The neighbours have been so welcoming even if I can't have a full conversation with them, and they often knock on the door with some food for me to try. This is often fruit, but also last month I also had a few offerings of Asure. Asure or Noah's Pudding is a dessert which is made of grains, fruits and nuts. It is claimed that when Noah's ark came to rest on Mount Ararat, Noah's family celebrated with a special dish. As they were running low on supplies they used what was remaining (grains, dried fruit etc) to make a dessert. This is now what is known as Asure and every family has a different recipe. Now it is made to celebrate the Ark's landing and shared with friends, family and neighbours. Even for someone with a sweet tooth, it's very sweet!!
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| Some Asure from one of my neighbours |
I was stopped in the street near my flat recently, I think it was one of my many neighbours, keen to know if I was settling in. I assured her that I was and she went merrily on their way.
My next door neighbour often knocks on my door (or wall if I don't answer straight away). We have a short chat. Last time she brought me a plate of melon and invited me round to her home for coffee. When I'm a little bit more confident with my Turkish language skills I will go.
I have always found Turkish people to be very welcoming wherever I have visited, and I am so happy to be in my neighbourhood where they have welcomed me with open arms.
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