Because of Turkey's geographical conditions, one can not speak about a general overall climate. In Istanbul and around the sea of Marmara (Marmara region) the climate is moderate (winter 4 deg.C and summer 27 deg.C); in winter the temperature can drop below zero.
An appetizer is part of a meal that's served before the main course. You might serve your dinner guests an appetizer of crab-stuffed mushrooms when they first arrive for dinner. Usually, an appetizer is a small serving of food â just a few bites â meant to be eaten before an entree, and often shared by several people.
Five (5) Rules for a Balanced Menu. 1  A well-balanced menu does not duplicate taste. 2  Because sweet foods dull the appetite, fruit is not served as an appetizer. 3  When a first course is served in a pastry shell, dessert with a crust is not appropriate. 4  If creamed soup is served as a first course, creamed vegetables are not included in the main course.