Many people are familiar with Baklava, the thin sheets of filo dough layered with nuts and butter. But, are you familiar with Baklava's Savory Sister, Börek? If we go all the way back, way …
Sweet Deliveries: Love in a box delivered to your doorstep
'Tis the season to be Jolly! For me, delivering sweet treats to unsuspecting people around the holidays makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I love the surprised look on their face when they realized …
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Not all Baklava tastes the same…
When I tell people that I make and sell Baklava, the conversation goes something like this...EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Them: I don't like Baklava Me: What kind of Baklava have you …
Sugar & Syrup: How they can make or break your baklava
If, seeing the beauty of the sugar cane, the heart pours out its blessings Sweetness and flavor begin to shout aloud from the root of every tooth. ~Rumi My dad used to tell me stories of …
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Going Nuts!
Most people believe that baklava is just about walnuts or pistachios. However, baklava varies depending on their regions. Let's take Turkey, for example. Istanbul baklava is predominately walnut, …
Lifting spirits and spreading sweetness
Over the past week, we have gone from meeting friends out for coffee and lunch to home, turning to Zoom to feel connected even though there are miles between us. Not only did I feel the need …
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