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Photos! World's smallest tea party

April 16, 2018 13:04 IST

These pics will bring back fond memories of your childhood.

Miniature cook Burcu Celenoglu Aydin from Istanbul has been cooking miniature versions of popular Turkish dishes in a tiny kitchen with a working stove and range of utensils.

Through her project titled Mini Turkish Cuisine, she cooks dishes in a small-sized kitchen and documents it with the help of her husband Anil Aydin. 

Take a look at some pics from her kitchen.

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The table is set for three! The dining table has meat skewers, a bottle of Coca Cola and some bread.
All photographs: Murad Sezer/Reuters

 

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These are not mere props! They are indeed edible food.

 

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When Burcu prepares a meal, she actually using real ingredients and cooks in a miniature oven. 

 

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The preparations begin with cutting the meat and veggies. 

 

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The challenge is to ensure that the veggies and meat are cut into tiny pieces that will easily fit into the cooking pots. 

 

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The meat skewers are ready to be placed in the oven. 

 

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Burcu's husband Anil Aydin, a videographer, has been documenting her experiences.

Here he films his wife as she prepare a dish at her mini kitchen.

 

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If you look closer, you'll notice a tiny spark coming from the oven to show that it is lit. The couple try their best to ensure that they don't compromise on the taste.

 

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Anil and his wife pose with their mini kitchen in Istanbul. They have turned a room in their house into their studio.

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