In many places around the world there are special desserts for really wonderful holidays and our house is no exception. So far we have talked about two: Baklava and Eggnog. These are two ‘treats’ that surround the Christmas season but not the meal itself.
As for Baklava, some folks place a lot of meaning in the number of sheets used above and below the ‘filling’ layer… as in the days before and after lent… but I am unaware that ours ( 4 filling layers) has any meaning other than to be delicious ( 8 sheets – nut filling -8 sheets – nut filling -8 sheets – nut filling -8 sheets – nut filling -8 sheets of Phyllo dough).
I am going to take a break from recipes today as Karen has given me 10 cubic yards of rocks to move in and around my garden… ah… thanks Karen!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Roger Freberg