Hi there! Not sure if we have met before, but I wanted to introduce myself! My name is Elif and I punk out Turkish Baklava with different flavor infusions. In a nutshell, I like …
De-Constructed Dolma
Recently, I met a friend out for lunch. The cafe we had intended to go to was closed, so we walked two doors down to one that had nice outdoor seating. I am not even going to even go into the …
Going Bananas with Banana Baklava!
Oh my YUM! Simple can sometimes be the most divine. I had leftover walnut and milk chocolate filling that needed to be used up.How could I make it Sassy? Bananas, sliced and sprinkled with …
Lemonade & Baklava: Young Entrepreneurs get serious!
Summertime is synonymous with lemonade stands. It was no different in our house. The girls had asked one day if they could do a lemonade stand (last minute, on a Wednesday at 5 pm..with no supplies). …
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Out on the town at Granary Row
Boozy Baklava had a blast at Granary Row! Bohemian Baklava had the prime spot in the Biergarten with 2 different beer baklavas as well as some savory baklava (called Börek). I was at GR for only 2 …
Twizzler Temptations
This summer has been filled with experimental cooking and Baklava challenges. My daughter Mina decided she was going to challenge me to make a Twizzlers Red Licorice Baklava. I have to say that I …
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