Everyone can prepare and enjoy the rich combinations of practical Ottoman Turkish flavors in the comfort of their homes
M. Omur (Omur) Akkor (1975), a gourmet chef, was born in Kilis, Turkey, and graduated from Uludag University with a degree in Economics. Currently, he is working on his second degree in “Cultural Heritage and Tourism.” He researches the local and forgotten cuisines of Turkey. For this purpose, Akkor has visited 71 cities and hundreds of towns within Turkey. In addition to his degree, he works on nationally broadcast TV programs and writes articles on food culture and travel in nationally distributed magazines in Turkey. His book, Bursa Mutfagi (The Cuisine of Bursa), won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award and the Best Local Cuisine Book Award in 2009. Akkor also won the Gourmand Cookbook Award for the Best Culinary History Book in 2012, and the Best Corporate Book in 2014.