November 28, 2014, Istanbul Congress Center/Harbiye Gastronomic Society of Turkey organized a panel titled "Geographical Indications in Turkey and the Culinary Dimension of Geographical Indications" on November 28, 2014, as part of Sirha Istanbul 2014, held at the Istanbul Congress Center in Harbiye. The panel, moderated by Ahmet Örs, featured speakers Prof. Dr. Yavuz Tekelioğlu and Ayşin Işıkgece. ...
May 13, 2014, MSA In our seminar on the History of Wine in Anatolia, participants enjoyed listening to the engaging presentation by Murat Yankı, one of the leading experts in the field in our country. Through rich visuals, attendees embarked on a journey of wine from the Hittites, Romans, Byzantine Civilization, Ottoman Empire, to the early years of the Republic, guided by wine historian and educator Yankı. ...
"40 Years of Memory: Turkish Coffee" April 30, 2014, MSA In the seminar where we discussed Turkish coffee in all its aspects, our speaker was Osman Serim, our vice president, who has been working on this subject nationally and internationally for years. As we explored the past, present, and future of Turkish coffee, we also had the opportunity to learn how to make Turkish coffee correctly down to the finest detail. Serim presented "The Magnificent Return of 40 Years of Memory" to us with impressive visual presentations. ...
January 23, 2013, MSA In the seminar series where we delved into the essential foodstuffs of our cuisine, legumes and rice, our speaker was none other than Mehmet Reis, one of the leading figures in the field. We learned various details such as where and under what conditions to purchase them, how to store them, and what tricks might be played with certain products. Throughout the seminar, we had the opportunity to uncover interesting facts and surprising realities. ...
November 14, 2012, MSA In the seminar, we hosted Gürsel Tonbul, who has contributed to an exemplary success story in our local and organic products, and Prof. Dr. Kenan Demirkol, one of the most knowledgeable experts in clean, honest, and fair foods, enlightening the community for years. Gürsel Tonbul, the founder of Turkey's largest organic farm located in Kuşadası, shared the inspiring story of his farm, which has grown with patience and hard work over twenty years. Additionally, the seminar provided a comprehensive assessment of the current state of organic and local agriculture, extending to the issue of genetically modified...
April 25, 2012, MSA In the event, the President of Gastronomic Society of Turkey, Ahmet Örs, enriched the flavor journey with discussions about water and mineral water alongside Enis Burkut, the General Manager of Burkut Water Technique, and Mehmet Erbak, the Chairman of the Board of Uludağ A.Ş. They shed light on the unknown aspects of water and its economic impact. Turgut Kut, a member of the Gastronomic Society of Turkey Board of Directors, also shared insights into the importance of water during the Ottoman period. ...
February 29, 2012, MSA In the seminar titled "Turkey's Table Olives," we listened to the enchanting journey of olives from our Board Member, Nedim Atilla, and the Gemlik producer Mahmut Sulaksubaşı. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to taste 34 different types of olives, ranging from Southeastern Anatolia to the Mediterranean, from Southern Aegean to Northern Aegean, and from Eastern Black Sea to the olive varieties whose homeland is present-day Greece. ...
November 28, 2011, MSA In the seminar where Altıparmak Food R&D and Quality Director Aslı Elif Sunay was the speaker, we listened to the detailed journey of honey, which has been sweetening human mouths since thousands of years before the discovery of sugar. While participants learned about the characteristics of our local honeys by tasting them, the issue of adulterated honey was also discussed. Detailed information was shared on how to protect ourselves from adulterated and mixed honeys. ...