If you've recently discovered halva, congratulations. This crumbly confection is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat and is popular in many places around the world. What is halva exactly, though? At ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Want candy that’s good for you? Consider halva. Made primarily from sesame ...

It’s a tale as old as time: A Jewish expatriate lands on the Lower East Side, starts selling culinary treats from his home country from a pushcart and eventually makes it big. Katz's Deli, Russ & ...

We're all familiar with the standard ice cream toppings (sprinkles, walnuts, maybe even berries if you're trying to be psuedo-healthy), but what about halva? For the uninitiated, the sweet Middle ...

If you didn’t grow up eating halva, the food item might be a mystery. But this simple confection is a treat to eat straight—it almost has the texture of fudge—or it can elevate other desserts, from ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Recipe from Yasmin Lozada-Hissom, pastry chef at Duo and Olivea restaurants. She says, “It was given to me by a woman that is (or was) a jeweler . . . in ...

Food Network star Molly Yeh’s halva bars recipe is nothing short of magical. Creamy, crunchy, and nutritionally a big win, the chef’s sweet treat is definitely worth making. Once you whip up a batch, ...

Travellers with a sweet tooth crossing southern Europe, the Middle East and China would probably be surprised to find they’re eating treats along the way which share a common heritage. The ...

Keg and Case West Seventh Market in St. Paul recently opened with restaurant heavyweights among its 23 food, drink and retail vendors, but it’s also introducing newcomers. We chatted recently with ...