tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653814734248348690.post8805163025576346192..comments2023-04-02T14:50:38.858+02:00Comments on Avoiding the Red Light: How ice cream is served in Istanbul (not Constantinople)clairebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569622723225661668noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653814734248348690.post-2816439889527953352012-11-24T17:25:27.417+01:002012-11-24T17:25:27.417+01:00One is called Salep. It's a powder from orchi...One is called Salep. It's a powder from orchid roots, and super delicious. The other is mastic, which is plant resin. clairebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569622723225661668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653814734248348690.post-25215145121065511352012-11-24T16:17:42.279+01:002012-11-24T16:17:42.279+01:00How fun!! What are the other two ingredients? How fun!! What are the other two ingredients? Chad & Bonny Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170921907077774774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653814734248348690.post-35119121520257081592012-11-19T15:49:01.161+01:002012-11-19T15:49:01.161+01:00And Donna, you really must make a trip out to Turk...And Donna, you really must make a trip out to Turkey, for nothing more than the ice cream, and I'm sure you'll be content! clairebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569622723225661668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653814734248348690.post-5689879499356581622012-11-19T15:46:54.077+01:002012-11-19T15:46:54.077+01:00Normally they do a smaller version of this, just a...Normally they do a smaller version of this, just as a part of the experience. But I had a tag-along buddy who was friends with the ice cream scooper who told him to give me a show. I paid no tip... but I'm not sure if the price I paid included one or not. He just told me how much I should give him. It wasn't too much though. <br /><br />And you'd best believe I'm going to come a-knocking on your door. I won't pass up a Kiwi opportunity like that! clairebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569622723225661668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653814734248348690.post-48679097940088305392012-11-19T15:39:41.523+01:002012-11-19T15:39:41.523+01:00Do you have to tip extra for that kind of show or ...Do you have to tip extra for that kind of show or is that just what is expected in the price of the cone?<br /><br />Totally curious. BTW - I'm going to be in New Zealand for a few months...you should come visit!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613805308521597894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-653814734248348690.post-36398679841242463232012-11-17T10:59:25.579+01:002012-11-17T10:59:25.579+01:00That's it- I must have some now!
(Love the lo...That's it- I must have some now! <br />(Love the look of pure annoyance on your face.) <br />(Also, love that song too. And TMBG.)Bardsleylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942735012983198285noreply@blogger.com