Hayfene embraces a 500 year old history. Being a family business since 1517, the brand’s story started in Taif – a city under Ottoman rule at the time. For around 300 years, the family actively … [Read more...] about Meet Our Family: Heyfene Spices
The History of the Hammam and the Peştemal
Hammam, meaning “the spreader of warmth,” is the merging of the ancient Roman baths with the Ottoman influence after the conquest of Constantinople in 1450 AD. Divided into 3 sections, the Turkish … [Read more...] about The History of the Hammam and the Peştemal
Turkish coffee cups…What makes them so special?
Not only does Turkish coffee have distinctive coffee and cooking pot, but the cups are also unique in a few ways that you may not have noticed. Yes, they are small, usually ornately decorated, and … [Read more...] about Turkish coffee cups…What makes them so special?
Keeping It Local: Our Soapmakers
Have you met my friends at Olio Skin care? Good people, making good things. It was only natural that I would go to them with my idea to create our own olive oil soap. They are always down to try … [Read more...] about Keeping It Local: Our Soapmakers
