Something is Cooking
Georgetown, a historic neighborhood in Washington D.C., is about to get even sweeter with the opening of a new lokum and tea shop.
Story of Lokum
The History of Lokum and its change over time
Baklava
Baklava is a popular sweet pastry that originated in the Middle East and Mediterranean region. It is made with layers of thin phyllo dough and a sweet filling made with chopped nuts, honey or syrup, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves.