Cook, Connect and Savor Turkish Sweets Like a Local

Step into a local home and discover the joy of Turkish hospitality through this hands-on cooking workshop. You’ll be greeted with freshly brewed Turkish coffee, then roll up your sleeves to prepare two traditional sweets: Revani, a syrup-soaked semolina cake, and Irmik Helvasi, a warm, buttery dessert rich in meaning and flavor. As we cook, we’ll talk about Ottoman culinary traditions, modern Turkish life, and how food brings people together. We’ll end the evening just like family—with tea, laughter, and homemade desserts.

Schedule

Tasting Time: Enjoy the desserts you’ve made, served with Turkish tea, in true Turkish fashion

Welcome with Turkish Coffee: Start the evening with a warm welcome and a cup of traditional Turkish coffee

Cooking Session: Learn how to make Revani and Irmik Helvasi with guidance from a local host

Cultural Conversation: Discover the roots of these desserts and the place of food in Turkish gatherings