• Dericiler Sokak - Step into my Turkish kitchen for an authentic cooking experience that’s more than just recipes—it’s a cultural journey. Join me for a genuine Turkish Cooking Course where we’ll shop, cook, chat, and savor together.

Starting near Taksim at Osmanbey metro station, we’ll explore local markets to find the freshest ingredients for our traditional dishes. Then, it’s off to my cozy home kitchen where we’ll cook and share stories about Turkish life, culture, and more.

Together, we’ll prepare:

• A delicious main dish (like kuru fasülye, karnıyarık, or dolma)
• Tasty bulgur or rice
• A flavorful meze or salad
• Turkish Coffee and Dessert

Not only will you taste these classics, but I’ll also teach you how to cook them from scratch. I’ll share recipes and secrets about Turkish ingredients, showing you their versatility in different dishes.

Got dietary preferences or allergies? Just let me know, and I’ll organize our experience to accomodate your needs, whether vegetarian, vegan, or any special requirements.

Join me for a 4-hour+ immersion into Turkish culture through its cuisine. It’s more than a cooking class—it’s an authentic taste of Turkish home life.

• Authentic Turkish Dessert
• Local Market Tour to experience local life
• Authentic home cooking
• Dinner
• Cooking Materials and Ingredients
• Tea and coffee

• Tips and Gratitudes
• Things you buy for you from Market Tour
• Private Transfer, arranged on request
• Alcoholic beverages

• Vegetable Dish - Seasonal vegetables cooked in a traditional Turkish way
• Pilaf (Rice or Bulgur) or Börek -
• Turkish Pumpkin Dessert with Tahini - Traditional Turkish Dessert
• Soup (Lentil soup or yoghurt soup)
• Salad or meze (cold dish)

Come join me at my home, to learn how we, Turkish people, cook at home. While you will experience what daily life of a Turkish person is, you will learn things about the culture where you will not find online or on Istanbul streets.

Firstly, we will walk to my favorite local stores that I shop in my daily life. We will visit the Charcuterie, green grocery, spice store, pickle store and meze store that I go almost daily.

After we do the shopping, we will cook, and set the table together as two friends. While we exchange information about our cultures, religions, literature, and politics, we will enjoy the dishes we cooked together.

When you leave, you will have two questions in your mind: how did I eat so much, and how come did I get this close with someone in this short time. You will also keep this cooking knowledge as a souvenier that you will bring back to your friends and family at your hometown.

So, come as a guest, leave as a friend!

• We’re happy that you’re considering joining us for a LokalBond experience! Our goal is to create unforgettable memories by connecting you with the real locals of the city to introduce the culture and vibrant local life of Istanbul. To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we ask that all guests review our participation waiver. By completing your booking, you acknowledge that you’ve read and accepted the terms of the waiver below. We’ve kept it straightforward and easy to understand, so you can focus on what really matters—getting ready for a special time with us! LokalBond Experiences Waiver and Release of Liability 1. Acknowledgment of Risks: I, acknowledge that participating in this experience offered by LokalBond involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to physical activity, travel, potential hazards, and interaction with individuals and environments that may carry unknown risks. I understand that these risks may result in personal injury, illness, or damage to personal property. 2. Voluntary Participation: I affirm that my participation in this experience is entirely voluntary and that I have been informed about the nature of the experience. I understand that I am under no obligation to participate and that I may withdraw from the experience at any time without penalty. 3. Health and Fitness: I certify that I am in good health and physical condition to participate in this experience. I do not have any medical conditions, disabilities, or other concerns that would limit my ability to safely participate. I agree to inform LokalBond of any changes in my health status prior to the experience. 4. Assumption of Risk: I hereby assume all risks associated with my participation in the experience, including but not limited to those mentioned above. I acknowledge that LokalBond and its representatives have made no warranties regarding the safety of the experience or the environments involved. 5. Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the experience, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, hosts, and other participants from any and all claims, actions, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, including, but not limited to, any claims of negligence on the part of LokalBond or its representatives. 6. Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless LokalBond from any and all claims, actions, or damages, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, whether caused by the negligence of LokalBond or otherwise. 7. Governing Law: This waiver and release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Turkish law, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. 8. Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver and release of liability, fully understand its terms, and approve it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I understand that by confirming this document, I am giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue LokalBond or its representatives.

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