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Turkish baklava : A sweet affair in Gaziantep
Emerald green nuggets drip from the edges. My nose inflates — it has smelled a feast. On my first bite, there is a faint crunch in my mouth. As I chew, the flakiness gives way to a mellow sweetness, and then comes the burst of pistachios. The turkish baklava disintegrates in my mouth. Reduced to bits and pieces, they roll around on my tongue. When it is finished, I open my eyes, eager for the next baklava waiting for me on the plate. I am in Gaziantep — a city on the silk road in south-eastern Turkey which has been added to the list of UNESCO Creative Cities Network for…