Turkish breakfast is famous for having many little dishes that completely cover the table and take over an hour to eat. (They say the more plates there are, the more your grandma loves you.) It’s physically impossible to finish everything, but it’s also one of the most delicious experiences you will likely ever have. Critics call it wasteful — everything you don’t eat ends up tossed in the bin. From Istanbul, Durrie Bouscaren has the story.
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