In Turkey, I spent a lot of time eating Turkish Delight, talking about Turkish Delight, trying to find Turkish Delight factories, and watching people make Turkish Delight. Prior to my first visit to Turkey, I actually had no idea what this substance even was - except that the White Witch used it to lure Edmund into her clutches in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! In Turkey in its most common form, it’s simply a gummy substance formed of starch, sugar or honey, and flavoring (typically pistachio, rose, or walnut.) However, recently lokum (as it is known in Turkish) has also been made with cream, giving it a whitish, opaque look and a milkier feel. (more…)