Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone knows a good Turkish grocerey shop in London (preferably SE London) where I might be able ot buy Beyaz Peynir (the absolutely beautiful white chese that everyone has for brekkie out there?)

Many thanks
Laura

LAURA,
If there are no Turkish Groceries around, try Lebanese, Bulgarian, Greek or Turkish Cypriot shops....The name is "FETA CHEESE"

Isn't London peppered with those shops then?
They even sell feta in regular supermarkets overhere (Belgium). Although I would not advise you to buy it there if you're looking for the real stuff because a lot of what they sell in supermarkets is made of cow's milk. And feta is made of sheep's milk if I remember correctly.

I'd say there are plenty of Turkish stores all over London, I just don't know where they are (I'm sure if I looked, I'd find them).

I'll have to go on an exploration this weekend!

Thanks guys!

L x

Feta of cow's milk is a 'light cheese' which is more easily appreciated by the uninitiated.

Feta of sheep or goat milk is a 'strong cheese' with its own pronounced aroma and taste: sought after by the experts.

Before you buy any FETA, ask for a small piece to taste, from each available kind...See which one you can qualify for..

Try this one:

http://local.google.co.uk/local?hl=en&q=turkish+market+&near=bethnal+green&btnG=Search

Change the location to yours.

BTW, there is no need to search for Greek shops or whatever since most small shops in London belong to Turks anyway. There are also bigger Turkish shops called Turkish Food Center. These are average sized supermarkets. Anywhere in London if you go to any small shop it is likely to belong to a Turk.

I would also suggest örme peynir (knitted cheese).
http://igeme.gov.tr/images/cheese15.jpg

One thing which makes me angry in London is that in big supermarkets yogurt, olive oil, some cheese and other things are advertised as Greek Style. I have seen this in Sainsburys.

Afiyet olsun, Elisa !

Asda call their range 'Mediterranean' but they don't have many turkish things. Feta of course, but they do sell Dimes fruit juice and its only 69p heheh. I'll take my commission in cash please Mr Asda!