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 Dried Fruits...
 Legumes...
 Spices...
Dried fruits and herbals....

   During my summer in Turkey, I revisited many places from the past to refresh my memories of my culture. One such place was the lokman hekim-the herbalist.The herbalist has always been a vibrant part of Turkish    culture, and inside there were legumes like chickpeas and beans, dried fruits, spices of every color and taste, herbs of every scent imaginable. Everything smelled fresh and unique. Each thing served a purpose, naturally cured a different sickness. Here are some pictures...


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