Meshur Bebek Badem Ezmesi

Mmmmm-mmmmmm. Music to my ears, nectar for my tongue. If you’re lucky enough to visit Istanbul, please visit this shop for me. I’ve never been, but hope someday to go. But a lovely friend sent us a most appreciated package from Meshur Bebek Badem Ezmesi several days ago. Even opening the box was a treat for the senses: Unwrapping the outermost wrapper, carefully, to keep the paper from tearing, treasuring the excitement, not knowing what was inside. Then the luxurious brown of the box, its perfectly fitting lid, opening to discover two silver sheets, which pulled back finally to reveal an incredible patchwork of almond and pistachio marzipan.

And then, the bite, savoring the sweet nuttiness . . . I’ll keep the rest to myself. Some things must remain private.

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