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Published: American Turkish Association of Washington DC (ATADC), ATA News, April 2026 , "THE JOY OF FOOD" Barley’s journey started in the Fertile Crescent around 9600-6400 BC, according to a 2019 research paper titled “Barley in Archaeology and Early History”, (Simone Riehl, Oxford Academic). This period marks the very beginning of the early agricultural revolution and early Neolithic farmer cultures. That was long before the rise of any organized civilization like the Sumer

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, April 2026 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " The International Franchise Association highlights Benjamin Franklin as the first American to franchise a business concept, long before the term existed. He’s widely regarded as the “Father of franchising in the USA”. He expanded his printing business using franchise-like partnerships in the 1730s, developing a system that remarkably resembled franchising. Brand reputation, standardiz

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, March 2026 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " Have you noticed that many healthy eating blogs are now talking about “humus” instead of “chickpea”? The traditional foods have become commercialized. Commercialization is not a bad thing; in fact, it’s one of the main locomotives of the economy. Commercial products help ingredients travel, become visible, and enter people’s daily lives. However, commercialization shouldn’t define an

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, February 2026 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES" Deniz Orhun, the first celebrity research chef in space‑focused culinary science, explores how humans will grow, cook, and thrive beyond Earth. Her Martian Cuisine work connects food, agriculture, and future missions like Artemis II, shaping the next era of sustainable space nutrition and interplanetary living.

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, January 2026 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " The American cranberry, known in Turkish as “turna yemisi “or “ayı üzümü,” in Latin as “Vaccinium macrocarpon,” is often confused with “kızılcık” in Latin “Cornus mas L.” and “gilaburu,” also known in Türkiye as “European cranberry,” in Latin “Viburnum opulus.” These fruits are entirely different. Their sugar and pectin ratios are different, which means that cooking techniques and d

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, December 2025 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " This year, the Turkish community received a remarkable gift from the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), featuring a young Turkish-American producer. In this article, I would like to highlight the film, A Welcome Distraction, and share the success story of its production team with TurkNetwork readers. Writer and Director Brian Daniel Johnson, along with producers Did

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, November 2025 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " According to Confucius, “The world is built upon two sciences: earth science and celestial science.” He wasn’t wrong. Earth and celestial sciences can be a great inspiration at work. In 2018, during my time as an advisor at Baskent University TGA, one of my favorite projects was about Pompeii Bread. The bread that had carbonized and retained its original shape in Pompeii, the city

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, September 2025 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " The real estate sector can be pretty dynamic, with trends, seasons, interest rates, and economic shifts all playing a role. A realtor plays a crucial role in helping us navigate the renting, buying, and selling process, which can be either rewarding or challenging. Especially skilled real estate brokers have the ability to observe you, your choices, profession, and economic status

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, July 2025 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " Why do we need laws to eat our delicious meals? From farm to table, our food system is governed by numerous laws and regulations that protect consumers and ensure food safety. Here are key areas that impact our daily lives. Food Safety and Security: As everyone is aware, producers, restaurants and markets are subject to health codes and liability for food poisoning cases, as well as h

Published: American TurkNetwork Magazine, Washington DC, January 2025 , "CULINARY CHRONICLES " I want to start with something funny: There is a little girl. She asked her mother how the human race began. She explained how God created Adam and Eve, they had children, and so on and on, and here we are today. A few weeks later, she asked her father the same question. He explained, "Many, many years ago, there were monkeys; little by little, they became more like people, and here