Istanbul is a city of many layers. It’s a sophisticated city, a rich city, a poor city, a city of history, of culture, of tradition of modernity. A city with high energy.

Thursday is market day in Ayvalik. Market day is always lively and delicious produce is in abundance. The Turkish people are gentle and warm and the streets are full of fantastic colours and patterns.

Here it is, what you’ve all been waiting for, Matthews delicious flourless chocolate cake.

I woke early this morning to the most beautiful day here on My Greek Island Home. I was excited as I had been invited to join my friend Stratis on an expedition to pick mushrooms.