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Faisaleh pastries
Faisaleh pastries are made with a thin, thread like pastry which is shaped into triangles and filled with bright green pistachios. After baking they are dipped into syrup in the traditional middle eastern way.
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Pastries displayed at Zalatimo Brothers in Amman, Jordan
The shops are an attraction themselves. Large trays of neatly arranged pastries are placed on gleaming stands making the displays even more attractive.
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Inside one of Zalatimo Brothers' shops
Apart from the fresh pastries made daily, Zalatimo produce hand made chocolates and sugared almonds. Sugared almonds are an ancient tradition that dates back to the Roman Empire.
Nowadays, sugared almonds are still given to guests as a commemorative souvenir during celebrations such as weddings. This tradition is popular in Italy, Greece, the Middle East and Malta. Five almonds are usally given and they represent Health, Wealth, Happiness, Fertility and Long Life.
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Inside one of Zalatimo Brothers' shops
Sweets on display at a Zalatimo Brothers shop in Amman, Jordan
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Sweets from the Middle East
A large tray of Baklava at one of Amman's sweet shops. Filled with pistachios and oozing with syrup, they are guaranteed to make you want more.
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Sweets from the Middle East
Story written 1 December 2007
The Middle East is not all about conflict and problems. There is much beauty and culture to be discovered there. The sweets I discovered on my journeys to the Middle East is an experience not to be missed.
Sweets from the Middle East
A close up of a box of sweets from a confectioner in Amman, Jordan.
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Johanna Stigter has been a member since 1 December 2007 and goes by Robin_2711.
Currently in Malta.
I am Maltese and run a destination management company. I cut back on my work to spend more time studying photography and to travel, mainly to the Middle East.
