Ozlem Warren, a native of Turkey, is a cookbook author and culinary instructor passionate about the cuisine of her homeland. She has been teaching in Turkey, England, Jordan and the USA for more than 10 years. Her award-winning debut cookbook "Özlem's Turkish Table: Recipes from My Homeland" is a tribute to her Southern Turkish roots, including local recipes from her hometown Antioch, Antakya. In November 2021, the cookbook was awarded a prestigious Gourmand Best in the World award in the Food Heritage category for Turkey. Warren started her popular recipe blog, Özlem's Turkish Table, with the Turkish word "hosgeldiniz" - meaning "welcome" - at its heart, noting hospitality as a key component of Turkish culture.