Friday, April 21, 2023

HALVA, ANYONE?


 When I was a kid, I read MAD Magazine faithfully.  I soon became aware that halva, a type of confectionery originating from Persia was often referred to. I now googled and can't find a reason, but it was so. That said, it was years before I ever tried halva. Crumbly and sweet, and I like it, though hardly ever buy any.

2 comments:

xdexx said...

You should try it in the old-school pastry shop, combined with Sudžuk (not the sausage - white jelly-ish pudding made with flour and sugar). A fantastic, weird combination...

Cheers from Holland!

Sandi said...

Interesting! I have never heard of it.

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