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this is ayshim
this is ayshim

writer, nutritionist, singer, anti-scam advocate

    ayshim's blog

    Honouring Türkiye’s Strays Who Make Wonderful Pets: The Story of Beyaz & Beyaz

    Ayshim, 29 August 202629 August 2026

    I had the privilege of getting to know these two wonderful creatures back in Türkiye…

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    romance scams

    What Not To Share Online for Privacy, Safety and Peace

    Ayshim, 23 August 202624 August 2026

    I don’t know about you, but I miss those private days when nobody knew what…

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    ayshim's blog

    Celebrated Our Birthdays at Pied à Terre in London

    Ayshim, 20 August 202620 August 2026

    We tend to celebrate special days at special restaurants, and in 2024, Pied à Terre…

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    books & writing

    What I’m Reading: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

    Ayshim, 26 July 202626 July 2026

    My rule for choosing books: if the cover is badly designed, then the content will…

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    what i'm cooking

    Winter Warmer: Yoghurt Soup with Rice or Yayla Çorbası

    Ayshim, 22 July 202622 July 2026

    This morning, my husband woke up with quite a bit of muscle ache. He felt…

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    ayshim's pantry

    Ayshim’s Pantry: Turkish Tomato Paste

    Ayshim, 20 July 202630 August 2026

    One of the staples of my kitchen is this concentrated tomato paste, domates salçası, as…

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    life in sydney

    250 Pizza Lab, Neutral Bay

    Ayshim, 19 July 202620 July 2026

    It was 2 Bridges before. I had my book club meetings there. It was convenient;…

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    romance scams

    What Are Recovery Scams (or Follow-Up Scams)?

    Ayshim, 14 July 202621 August 2026

    A follow-up or recovery scam occurs when a scammer contacts someone who has already been…

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    what i'm cooking

    Recipe: Fettuccine with Pine Mushrooms

    Ayshim, 7 July 202621 August 2026

    The first time I came across pine mushrooms was when we lived in Melbourne. We…

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    life in sydney

    Bentley’s, One Last Time Before They Move

    Ayshim, 27 June 202621 August 2026

    We normally go to Bentley’s Restaurant and Bar for big celebrations — like birthdays or…

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    books & writing

    Book Review: Best Romance Scam Victim Ever by Becky Shawver

    Ayshim, 8 June 202621 August 2026

    Apart from the romance scam stories shared with me, I also read stories published in…

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    ayshim's pantry

    Ayshim’s Pantry: Store-Bought Erişte

    Ayshim, 8 June 202620 July 2026

    Erişte has always been a huge part of my Turkish pantry and the good news…

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    life in sydney

    Sydney Dining: Tran’s Vietnamese Restaurant, Mosman

    Ayshim, 2 June 202621 August 2026

    If you have celebrated your restaurant’s 30th anniversary at the very same spot, then you…

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    what i'm cooking

    Scenes from My Breakfast Table

    Ayshim, 16 April 202629 August 2026

    “What do you have for breakfast?” As a vegetarian nutritionist and a foodie, this is…

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    romance scams

    Tips to Safeguard Yourself Against Romance Scammers

    Ayshim, 12 April 202629 August 2026

    My anti-scam sisters and I put together these tips for you. They are based on…

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    life in sydney

    Sydney Dining: SoCal – Neutral Bay

    Ayshim, 11 April 202629 August 2026

    I was talking to my next-door neighbour many years ago while we were standing outside…

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    books & writing

    What I’m Reading: Steps by Jerzy Kosinski

    Ayshim, 8 April 202629 August 2026

    I have just finished reading Jerzy Kosinski’s book Steps, and I must admit… this was…

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    ayshim travels

    Byron Bay Trip: Newcastle

    Ayshim, 2 March 202629 August 2026

    Our Byron Bay trip has finally come to an end, and I can safely say…

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