This week we are wading into some controversial territory as we take on the topic of yogurt. For some, that may seem like a ridiculous statement. But questions about the best ways to eat yogurt, who makes it best, and where it comes from are all hotly debated in Turkey and across the region. But what is indisputable is how central yogurt is to Turkish cuisine. The word yogurt itself comes from the Turkish word yoğurmak, with a soft G, which means 'to thicken' or 'to curdle'. To help us understand Turkish yogurt culture (get it?) we're joined this week by Özlem Warren, a teacher, blogger and passionate advocate of Turkish cookery and the author of the award-winning book Özlem's Turkish Table: Recipes From My Homeland. Special shout-out this week to a friend of the pod, Betül, who put in the request for this very important topic. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, you can reach out to us through Facebook or Instagram @TheTurkishBreakfastClub.