[a_Turk]

It's spelled "Ayran" and pronounced something like "eyeraahn" where the "A" in Turkish sounds like the "A" in the English word "arc."

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

I once saw a story on TV about people who have lived over 100 - there is a place in that part of the world where octogenarians? is that what they are called? abound --- and the secret of their longevity was EATING YOGURT EVERY DAY! (real yogurt).

Would like to know more about the benefits of REAL yogurt for one's health. Thanks for the post.

[TomSmedley]

It's spelled "Ayran" and pronounced something like "eyeraahn" where the "A" in Turkish sounds like the "A" in the English word "arc."

As the 2nd most famous Turk in history said, "Fakat ya tutarsa!"

[Mortimer Snavely]

Used to buy yogurt by the gallon, it seemed, while I was there. Ate it with bread, rice, potatoes, noodles, meat, vegetables, I can't think of anything that couldn't use plain non-flavored yogurt to boost the meal. One of the best lunches possible is just a big glass of ayran and a few lahmucun. Great stuff.

Could you run your cacik recipe again, BTW?