The Sweet Story of the Baklava
Baklava is a Middle Eastern pastry made from layers of dough sweetened with honey and filled with nuts. The deliciously crispy outside texture combined with the rich and nutty flavour makes the baklava a much-loved treat around the world. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, the word Baklava translates to ‘many leaves’, referring to the […]
What is Halawa?
A sweet confection indulged throughout the Middle East for centuries, today we are talking about a much-loved treat: Halawa. Typically made from a base of sesame combined with sugar or honey, Halawa has a soft crumbly texture and a sweet, nutty flavour, making it the perfect dessert. Halawa dates to ancient Persia, originally going by […]
The Origin of Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight, also coined as Lokum, is a decadent sweet treat dating back as early as the 15th century. Made with starch and sugar and combined with different flavours, Turkish Delight is one of the most well-known sweets originating from the Ottoman Empire and is now enjoyed around the world. This sweet delicacy earned a […]