Shane Delia points out, Ottoman cuisine was more than a meal. \u201cWhat made it unique was the importance it placed on opulence and grandeur,\u201d he says. \u201cIt was a symbolic expression of supremacy, wealth and entitlement.\u201d And its importance extends beyond the plate. \u201cThis imperial cuisine created the framework for what we know now as the contemporary French kitchen and our modern kitchen structure. The Ottomans are the real forefathers of modern-day gastronomy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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