Taste and Culture
Experience through cuisine and cooking
Embark on a culinary odyssey through the heart of Turkey, where the real adventure lies not just in its famed kebabs, but in the untamed richness of its culinary landscape. Roaming across 300,000 square miles of diverse terrain, Turkey’s wild topography is the secret ingredient in its dynamic cuisine. From fertile plateaus to volcanic plains, snow-capped mountains, and roaring rivers, every corner contributes to a symphony of flavors that dance upon Turkish tables.
Dive into the vibrant spectrum of Turkish cuisine, where the journey is as thrilling as the destination. Challenge your taste buds with the sweet intricacies of Baklava, savor the savory goodness of Lahmacun, and relish the aromatic perfection of pilav. This is not just a feast for the palate but an adventure for the senses, an essential exploration when venturing through the breathtaking landscapes of this captivating country. Turkey’s culinary wonders await, ready to enthrall every adventurer with a taste for the extraordinary.
Cuisine at our core
Rikki started cooking early and was creating her own inventive recipes by the time she was 10 years old. An early fascination with not only food, but with other countries and cultures led her on a lifelong search for a career combining cooking with travel. She studied everything from knife skills and mother sauces to cooking for special diets and international cuisine during culinary school in Berkeley, California. Her subsequent restaurant jobs stoked her passion for food, but left much to be desired in terms of travel. Eventually her combination of interests led her to host travel and cooking shows, allowing her to be immersed in the culinary traditions of Turkey, past and present. Today, you can find her getting lost in farmers markets, planting centuries-old heirloom vegetables, splitting hairs over finding the perfect plate, and turning any dinner into a multi-faceted culinary experience combining history, culture, and nature.
“Food is multifaceted. Food is history and happiness. Food is tradition and innovation. Food is beauty and nourishment. And most of all, food should be full of soul. From the farmer who grew it and the chef who cooked it to the family and friends joining you at the table, the most delicious taste imaginable is the taste of passion, love, and care.”
A few of our Favs
Wineries and traditional food of Ikaria.
Meze and raki in Bodrum.
Milas farmer’s market.
Restaurants of Sifnos and Tinos, blending tradition with modernity.
Private dinner in Ihlara Valley (Cappadocia).
Dining with the locals in Crete.
Why travel with Roots
Roots Adventure Travel specializes in providing sustainable and multifaceted luxury travel experiences across Turkey and its surrounding regions.
The Multisport Retreat
The ultimate triathlon multisport retreat to immerse yourself in an active and rejuvenating experience set against Turkey’s breathtaking Aegean coastline. Hosted at Six Senses Kaplankaya, this award-winning luxury resort and hotel, has all the amenities for top multisport training.
April 30th – May 4th, 2025 at Six Senses Kaplankaya
