Sherbet and Spice: The Complete Story of Turkish Sweets and Desserts
Mary Isin has penned a masterpiece in its field. This is a dizzying book that carries us into daily life, social life, and the world of customs and traditions."--Selim Ileri,Zaman "The Turks have been famous for their sweet tooth since the days when so many confectioners worked at the Topkapi Palace that they had their own mosque. Sweets permeate Turkish life. Mary Isin has gathered a mountain of information on this rich subject--recipes from the Middle Ages to the present, science, history, and folkways. It’s a sweet read."--Charles Perry, food historian. "A fascinating and informative exploration of the role of sweetness in Turkish culture over the centuries."--Laura Mason, food historian and author ofSugar-plums and Sherbet