# Event Details

- **Event Name**: International Cooking: Türkiye ?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Türkish Wild Winter Greens – Seasonal Cooking from the Mediterranean

In parts of Türkiye, wild herbs and seasonal greens are so treasured there are entire festivals dedicated to celebrating them. Inspired by the renowned Alaçatı Herb Festival in İzmir, Türkiye and the Mediterranean tradition of transforming abundant edible leaves into deeply nourishing meals, this session explores how winter greens in Aotearoa such as nettle, cleavers, pūhā, chickweed, and kōkihi/wild spinach can be turned into delicious, low cost, nutrient rich dishes.

The Alaçatı Herb Festival celebrates recipes passed down through generations, the wisdom of those who work the land, and the abundance each season provides. These values resonate strongly in Aotearoa, where food traditions, seasonal harvesting, and caring for the whenua continue to connect people to place and community. 

Together we'll create traditional Turkish-inspired recipes including Wild Green Börek (Turkish pastry made from scratch), Forager's Köfte (savoury patties), and Herbed Pilaf on a Bed of Swiss Chard.

This class is a celebration of foraging, seasonal wisdom, cultural storytelling, and practical cooking. By bringing together Turkish culinary traditions and the abundance of local winter greens, we'll explore how humble plants can be transformed into deeply nourishing and flavourful meals while strengthening our connection to the land and the communities that sustain us.

About the facilitator:
Originally from a farming village in the Black Sea region of Türkiye, Merve Yeşilkır grew up learning traditional food growing, foraging, and seasonal cooking practices from her mother and community. Now the Centre Coordinator at Whāingaroa Environment Centre, Merve is a trained permaculture practitioner, and has a Kai Oranga certificate grounded in Hua Parakore principles. Drawing on both ancestral knowledge and ecological principles, she shares practical skills for making the most of local, seasonal abundance.

*Photo of Cappadocia, Türkiye
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/international-cooking-türkiye/200030187952256
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Workshops, Art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamilton
- **state**: WK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Motakotako Marae
- **lat**: -37.93514851
- **long**: 174.83396728
- **full address**: Motakotako Marae, 154 Phillips Rd, Raglan 3894, New Zealand, Hamilton

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is International Cooking: Turkiye ? being held?
  - **A:** International Cooking: Turkiye ? takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Motakotako Marae, 154 Phillips Rd, Raglan 3894, New Zealand, Hamilton.
- **Q**: Who is organizing International Cooking: Turkiye ??
  - **A:** International Cooking: Turkiye ? is organized by Whaingaroa Environment Centre / Te Pokapū Taiao o Whaingaroa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** International Cooking: Turkiye ? is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If International Cooking: Turkiye ? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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