Sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is of Dondurma, a Turkish ‘elastic’ ice cream. It is made with milk, sugar salep and mastic. Salep is a natural thickening agent made from the root of purple orchid, and mastic a resin that gives it the chewy texture.
Today is my last day in Istanbul. It’s been an amazing experience and I am sad to leave.
Ice cream makes everything better
ice cream solves everything xoxo
For the best Dondurma in Istanbul:
Dondurmacı Ali Usta
- Phone Number: (0216) 414 18 80
- Address: Moda Caddesi No.264/A
- District: Kadıköy
Read More: Dondurmacı Ali Usta, Kadıköy | The Guide Istanbul http://www.theguideistanbul.com/spots/view/2587/dondurmaci-ali-usta/#ixzz3cE1zS02g
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May 27, 2015 at 17:38
Ah, wonderful…looking forward to more sketchings. Be safe and well.
May 27, 2015 at 17:10
I’m in London! X
May 27, 2015 at 17:10
Thank you Crystal. I just had an ice cream in the park in London cos I wanted everything to be solved. Tara has the right idea x
May 26, 2015 at 15:50
Where are you going next?
May 26, 2015 at 14:24
“Ice cream solves everything.” I think you and Tara have the same faith!
What a long and lovely visit in Istanbul. I am sorry you have to go, too, but I am so glad you brought us along for your journey and showed the city through your eyes and your sketches. Travel safely! Gule Gule!