FOODS

In Yahyalı, where the life of semi-nomadic goes on partially in the form of transhumance , reflects continental climate on culture. People keen on the foods made on dough. Notably “bazlama” all kind of pastry are the indispensible foods of breakfast. Preparation to winter turns into virtually competition among the women. Beside the pastry preparation, fruits and vegetables are stored by sun-drying or like canned foods suitable for the winter, as well. Moreover, picking up some plants growing on the mountain such as ‘yemlik’, ‘kuzukulak’, ‘çiris’, ‘cırtlık’, ‘övelek’, ‘mushroom’ which appear in spring becomes a tradition for people of Yahyalı.  Similarly, people benefits from some plants such as ‘kusburnu’, ‘kızılcık’, ‘narpız’ in fall.