Category: Gohar, Laila

The Infinite Varieties of Baklava

A favorite of 16th-century sultans, the syrup-soaked and oft-reinvented sweet is still beloved by Turkish diners today.
A Party After Hours at Cairo’s Oldest Museum

To celebrate the launch of the new home goods brand Anut, its founder hosted dinner and dancing at one of Egypt’s most storied buildings.
Why Breast-Shaped Cakes Are the Confection of the Moment

An age-old Sicilian sweet, inspired by the martyrdom of St. Agatha, is finding favor with modern pastry chefs.
The Giddy Delights of Trompe L’Oeil Candy

The long history of — and current appetite for — trompe l’oeil confections.
Why Are Grapes Suddenly Everywhere?

Plus: a new dining destination with rooms for the night in the Swedish countryside and more from T’s cultural compendium.
The Unlikely Return of Lace

In fashion as well as products for the home, lace — once seen as the fustiest of fabrics — is suddenly looking fresh.
Please Don’t Eat This Fruit

Once a mainstay of European banquets, trompe l’oeil ceramics that imitate food continue to make dinner fun.
The Hyperreal Wonders of Glacé Fruit

A time-consuming, glossy confection beloved by 16th-century royalty is making an unlikely return.
A Dinner Party With Soap-Shaped Chocolate Bars for Dessert

The New York Times – T Magazine:
The designer Rafael Prieto turned a casual meal hosted in his New York apartment into a memorable occasion with a few unexpected touches.