
Erzurum Potato Borani is a traditional dish produced in the Erzurum province of Türkiye. Its primary ingredients consist of potatoes, garlic-flavored yogurt, butter, and spices. The term borani derives from the Persian word būrānī, which was adopted into Turkish to describe dishes typically prepared with pieces of dough, vegetables, and meat. However, the variety found in Erzurum cuisine is distinct from the boranis of other regions, which often utilize vegetables such as spinach or beans. Inste
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Zehra Yayla

The Great Famine, or Irish Potato Famine, which occurred between 1845 and 1852, is regarded as one of the most devastating famines in European history. In Ireland, this period is known as An Gorta Mór, meaning “The Great Hunger.” In English-language literature, it is commonly referred to as the Great Famine or Irish Potato Famine. Some sources also describe the event as a Silent Genocide or the Irish Catastrophe due to the scale of the affected population and the severity of its consequences.The
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Tayyip Talha Karadeniz

🥔 PotatoThe potato is a special plant species that grows underground. It is a tuber filled with starch and is perhaps one of your favorite foods. Potatoes hold a vital place on our tables, whether fried, mashed, or baked. They can be grown in nearly every part of the world and are among the most fundamental foods for humanity.🥔 The Historical Journey of the PotatoThe history of the potato dates back thousands of years. It was first cultivated by the Inca people living in the foothills of the A
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Ayşe Nur YÜZÜGÜLLÜ

As I mentioned in my previous writings, historical narratives often rely on a power-centered framework: leaders, wars, diplomacy, and “great decisions” take center stage. Approaches such as the Annales School and Marxism, however, can reverse this scale. Who or what truly shapes the past: commanders, or the everyday life and material infrastructure of society? Or, more broadly, non-human natural structures?One such reversal involves approaching the past through staple foods and agricultural prod
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Mehmet Salih Çoban

Bolu potato bread is a bread variety specific to the region, produced using bread wheat flour and/or whole wheat flour and boiled potatoes grown in Bolu. It is leavened with a traditional leavening method and baked in stone-based ovens.The product has been registered by the Bolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the type of geographical indication is "designation of origin" (mahreç işareti). The name of the geographical indication is registered as "Bolu Patatesli Ekmeği" (Bolu Potato Bread).
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Melahat Pamuk