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National Baklava Day: The Pastry Rich with Flavor and History

By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer November 17th is National Baklava Day, and while some people might find a national day dedicated to a pastry a bit silly, baklava deserves an honorary place in baking history as a beautiful representation of peace. This delicacy, which originated in the 8th century B.C., is truely a … Continued

Celebrating National Baklawa Day

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated annually on November 17, national Baklawa Day honors one of the world’s most beloved pastries. Baklawa’s delicate, flaky layers and rich filling of nuts, sweet syrup, and fragrant rose water make it a dessert treasured across cultures. Although commonly associated with Turkish and Greek cuisine … Continued

Let’s Make Every Day National Baklava Day

By: Sophia Segal/Contributing Writer for Arab America Each year we’re greeted with national days all over the country. For some, it’s just a regular day, but for others, they really look forward to celebrating something that’s fun and enjoyable. And if you can eat at the occasion, then why not celebrate this day? Don’t worry … Continued

Raid Your Cupboards and Make This Baklava

SOURCE: GQ BY: RUBY BHOGAL Bake Off star Ruby Bhogal is back in time for the weekend with her quick baklava using easy-to-find ingredients to make life satisfyingly simple I’ve heard you, so here we are with another flour- and egg-free bake, this time using filo as the saviour. Layers of crispy, buttery pastry filled … Continued

Two Bakers Thrive in Brooklyn, Far From Syria’s Turmoil

By TEJAL RAO THE NEW YORK TIMES Marhaf Homsi was not impressed with the baklava situation in New York. The pastries were too sweet for his taste, and there was often a filler like semolina mixed in with the nuts. The nuts themselves were pulverized and powdery, ruining the texture of the confection. “Baklava has … Continued

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