Turkish Delight; full of Eastern Promise

I adore Turkish Delight. Not the synthetic, overly sweet impostors that can be bought from the confectionary counter in the newsagent but the light, subtly flavoured lokum that is flavoured with chopped pistachios or dates.  Although I admit to having a sweet tooth, I am not attracted to the sugar rush obtained by artificially sweetened products; I infinitely prefer the self indulgent but immensely satisfying experience of savouring the genuine article.  I’ve never visited Turkey but have friends who visit regularly.  If I’m lucky, I’m rewarded on their return with a small but welcome parcel that satisfies my craving for a while