The Sweet and Layered History of Baklava
Baklava, the honey-drenched pastry of crisp phyllo and chopped nuts, has delighted taste buds for centuries. Known across Middle Eastern, Turkish, and Balkan cuisines, its history is as layered as the dessert itself—stretching back to ancient civilizations and vast empires. Ancient Beginnings The idea of layered pastries isn’t new. The Romans enjoyed placenta, a dessert […]