GAZIANTEP, Turkey — When visiting this historical southern Turkish city, it doesn't take long to discover its true passion: baklava. So much so that Gaziantep has become synonymous with the sweet ...

Turkey transforms simple ingredients, milk, nuts, sugar, flour, into pure edible poetry. Desserts here are not just sweet endings, they are stories shaped by empires, trade routes, and the art of ...

Oklava’s double pistachio baklava features a soft and juicy pistachio filling and a crispy exterior. Photo courtesy Oklava. Oklava, a new, locally owned Turkish cafe, and Kenz Coffee Bar, which shares ...

Muzinie Beitullaieva, owner of Taksim restaurant in Kanata. (Credit: JEAN LEVAC) When Muzinie Beitullaieva immigrated to Canada from Turkey in 2016, she came with a PhD in linguistics and a dream of ...

One of the best parts of growing up in Istanbul was being introduced to a rich blend of flavors from diverse cuisines. From traditional Turkish classics and Greek appetizers to Mediterranean meze and ...

Different types of baklava are on display and being packaged at Gulluoglu, a shop in Gaziantep, Turkey. The city has many shops dedicated to the sweet pastry. GAZIANTEP, Turkey — When visiting this ...