When Moses’ scouts returned from their foray into the Promised Land, they brought with them pomegranates so that they could prove the fertility of the land. If the pomegranate is proof of abundance, then Azerbaijan is the land of plenty.
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Friday, 2 December 2011
Sunday, 20 November 2011
A Sweet New Year in Baku
Life is sweet in Azerbaijan, especially around the holiday of Novruz, the Persian New Year. Azerbaijan is famous for its sticky, syrup-saturated pastries, many containing chopped nuts and exotic spices. These delicious delights are enjoyed year round, but during the Novruz celebrations the baking reaches a new intensity.
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