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wsrockett
Oct 1, 20184 min read
The Keeper of the Coffee
Turkish coffee is not something to be ordered in a drive-thru and consumed in rush hour on the way to work. It is a time honored experience.


wsrockett
Oct 1, 20183 min read
Enjoy A Delicious Morning Cup of Joe? Thank A Turk!
It is safe to say that were it not for the Turks, coffee would not be the world’s favorite caffeinated beverage. Let me explain.


wsrockett
May 26, 20181 min read
Memorial Day in Normandy
In 2017, I had the opportunity to attend the Memorial Day ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. It was a privilege to...


wsrockett
May 8, 20183 min read
Åžalgam - Adana's Medicinal Miracle
Åžalgam (pronounced shalgam) is a drink that provokes a strong reaction for all who have tasted the blood-red brew.


wsrockett
Oct 2, 20153 min read
Crimson Gold
September in Adana always brings three things: slight relief from the soul-crushing heat and humidity, smoke wafting into the city from...


wsrockett
Jan 7, 20155 min read
Balloon Ride Over Cappadocia
We weave in between the valley walls and the massive rock formations that make Cappadocia famous. Quite frankly, I am terrified.
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