Turks do strange things with sugar. And not just because they have a sweet tooth. Sweetness even has a spiritual meaning that goes back to long before the Ottoman Empire.
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Best Turkish Desserts – Desserts in Istanbul according to traditional dishes
In the 8th century the people of Samarkand rubbed sugar on the lips of newborns to make them speak sweetly. Mevlana the 13th century poet and philosopher used sugar and sweets to symbolize faith and love for God.
With sweetness steeped in the history of the region Turkey became famous for its sweets and desserts. They are eaten to celebrate birth marriage death and religious holidays.
Desserts are something you eat when you feel like it. Sitting on a low stool outside a café with a plate of baklava and a glass of Turkish tea is simply relaxing.
