Let it be known that...

despite it's likely caloric properties, Baklava is perhaps one of the greatest treats in the whole world (just tried it for the first time tonight). Wow... what else have I been missing??

i agree-- i've had homemade authentic baklava and it's freaking to die for!! It's probably the 1 dessert that I would choose over chocolate any time. yuuuum.

Real chocolate mousse!

i love chocolate and i love halvah, but i have to go with tini: there's nothing like baklava.  of course, i haven't had it since Santorini, 1989.

My Granny made Baklava every Christmas - she and my grandfather were born in Syria.  It is truly a wonderful treat!  And Halvah - can't believe you guys mentioned that!  Love it and it's very hard to find around here -but when I do, I stock up! 

BTW - Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Not a huge fan of phyllo...but the filling is delish - I guess I will try halva when given the opportunity :D

Oh, geez, do I ever agree. My housemate made baklava for a potluck we had last month, and it was my first time trying it, and it was AMAZING.