Tavazo Confectionery

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Gastronomyand fine wines are an intrinsic part of our all-inclusive, luxury rail cruises. We take pride in offering a culinary experience that reflects the very essence of the countries we travel through and strive to incorporate fresh local ingredients and specialties into our menu. Understandably, our chosen ingredients depend largely on what local markets have to offer, subject to seasonal and climate changes, but this is what makes each and every dish so delectable.

On our recent Jewels of Persia tour, which ventured from Budapest to Tehran, we sourced and showcased some delicious local specialties, as Edit Mszros, our Food and Beverage Manager on the Golden Eagle Danube Express, shares with us below.

Turkish delight or lokum is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar, and premium varieties consist largely of pistachios and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel. This Ottoman confectionery was originally sweetened with honey and molasses, using water and flour as the binding agents, with rosewater, lemon peel and bitter orange as the most common flavours (red, yellow and green).

The best quality dried fruits & nuts in Iran can be found in Tabriz. Tavazo, one of the most prestigious local family businesses selling these delicacies, was established in 1950. Their products are naturally grown, sun-dried and contain no additives or preservatives.

Shopping in the busy and exotic Tehran branch of Tavazo is quite an experience. You really are spoilt for choice and, in the best local tradition, you have to try everything to make sure you get just what you need. The cashew nuts we had in the Bar Lounge came from there courtesy of our kind assistant, Fetneh, who flew in from the capital to meet us in Tabriz. We always encourage guests to try them on board and if you are ever in Tehran, you can visit the Tavazo store there to experience the ambience first hand!

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