I've heard it pointed out before that these kids were living on World War 2 rations and, regardless of the quality of Turkish Delight under normal circumstances, it probably tastes a heck of a lot better when you've been eating mostly meat, cheese, and preserves for the last however long (though in Googling it, I see they did get SOME sweets in rations).

[–] key@lemmy.keychat.org 39 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

That helps explain why Edmund was initially excited about Turkish delight and called it his favorite. The other thing to remember is that Edmund wasn't actually fed Turkish delight in the book. He was fed snow that the White Witch enchanted. The appearance, taste, and resulting thrall were the effects of the witch's magic. He was actually craving Evil Magic Delight when he betrayed his family (until he was redeemed by Lion Christ's sacrifice of course).

[–] MadBigote@lemmy.world 17 points 9 months ago

I went to London last month and, by all means, any foreign food would be better than whatever those kids were having.

[–] Piogre314@lemmy.world 50 points 9 months ago (2 children)

IDK what people are on in this thread; rosewater is a traditional flavor (one not suited for the modern palate) but you can make it in whatever flavor you want.

Tt's basically just a giant jelly bean with no outer shell, and if you get it in a good flavor it's pretty tasty

[–] Wizard_Pope@lemmy.world 19 points 9 months ago

Pommegranate and orange flavours slap

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

(one not suited for the modern palate)

Huh?

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[–] FinishingDutch@lemmy.world 49 points 9 months ago (6 children)

Here’s the thing. Unless you’ve been to Turkey and/or know someone with appropriate cultural heritage, you’ve likely never had good Turkish Delight.

There’s a distinct quality difference between TD made with love for people who enjoy quality… and the shitty TD that’s mostly sold to tourists and in supermarkets, aimed at people who don’t know the difference.

When it’s well made, it really is a lovely treat.

[–] name_NULL111653@pawb.social 11 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I love Turkish delight... The rosewater is my favorite actually... I'm a random American, never been to Turkey, and my only European heritage is like 4 generations back from Italy. But I like kahvesi too (so much so that I got a cezve and learned how to make it), so idk. Maybe I just lucked out and got good quality.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago

I’m a random American, never been to Turkey

The rosewater is my favorite actually

you are now invited to the mangal

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[–] sxan@midwest.social 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This is so true, it hurts. American usually ever have access to Turkish Delight from year-old, mass-produced packages from the factories of big-name candy manufacturers, which are 50% preservatives and unpronounceable additives. This shit has only a passing resemblance to real Turkish Delight.

It doesn't have to be eaten or even made in Turkey; it only has to be well-made. It's easy to get good Turkish Delight in London; I bet you can even find good stuff in NYC, or another large city. It just has to be reasonably fresh, and made with good ingredients and a tiny smidge of pride.

What's really eye opening is growing up on the crap you get in America and then one day trying good Turkish Delight and realizing your childhood was a lie. And what's worse is realizing that it's nearly impossible to find quality stuff where you live.

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[–] Lorindol@sopuli.xyz 29 points 9 months ago

My dad used to travel a lot in the 80's due to his job. I asked him to bring Turkish Delights if he ever came across them. I was so stoked when he opened his suitcase and handed me a fancy wooden box full of them.

This was one of the biggest disappointments of my childhood.

[–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Can we at leat agree that the White Witch fed Edmund drugged candy and was suffering from diminished capacity regarding the behavior for which he was convicted?

It was a bullshit charge.

[–] pinkdrunkenelephants@lemmy.cafe 4 points 9 months ago

People seriously blame Edmund for how he acted? Knowing he was like, what, 10? 11, maybe? 🤔

[–] Chadus_Maximus@lemm.ee 22 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (4 children)

Turkish delight has the same energy as mystery meat. The name convinces us it's better than what we think it will be, but it never is.

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 11 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Why would the name "mystery meat" make you think that it's anything good?

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

One line of cup noodle in Japan proudly markets its mystery meat prominently on the label. 謎 is a puzzle, riddle, or mystery, and 肉 is meat.

[–] Paradachshund@lemmy.today 5 points 9 months ago

Puzzle meat sounds way better than mystery meat. Mystery meat is scary, puzzle meat is a challenge.

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[–] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Red delicious?

Oh no no no...

[–] meowMix2525@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

It's like nice guys. If you have to say you are, then you probably aren't.

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[–] AVincentInSpace@pawb.social 20 points 9 months ago (1 children)

relevant xkcd

[–] iheartneopets@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

Truth about the Cinnabons, give me a tray of those and I'll prob tell you my mom's maiden name and social.

[–] Katzastrophe@feddit.de 19 points 9 months ago (1 children)

For the longest time I thought when people were talking about Turkish Delight, they were in fact talking about Baklava. The disappointment I felt upon first trying Turkish Delight, life just isn't fair

[–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Bamlava is great tho

[–] Katzastrophe@feddit.de 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Exactly, the disappointment was even worse in the face of that

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[–] CaptnNMorgan@reddthat.com 14 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I love Turkish delight. Rose flavor is my favorite

[–] Splenetic@lemm.ee 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I've seen so many comments like the original tweet and i don't get it. At worst Turkish delight is its perfectly fine. If I were an English child in 1943 it would probably blow my mind

[–] CaptnNMorgan@reddthat.com 8 points 9 months ago

Plus the Turkish delight in the book was conjured by magic so it was probably the best Turkish delight possible

[–] Sheeple@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago

I did try Turkish delight one time. It's okay, nothing amazing and nothing I'd eat more than one of at a time.

But it's fine

[–] gwildors_gill_slits@lemmy.ca 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I know it's not "real" Turkish delight but Fry's Turkish Delight is delicious.

[–] Woht24@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

It's fucking amazing and not too far off actual Turkish delight. If you buy a block of it and cut it up, it's almost like a hard rose flavoured jelly or gummy. I think it's great myself

[–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 9 months ago

as a Turkish person I don't really like it either

[–] smegger@aussie.zone 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

If you don't like traditional Turkish delight, I'm totally hooked on Fry's brand Turkish delight.

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[–] snek@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago (6 children)

Everyone else who grew up eating them (and fucking loves them) looking at this thread is like:

[–] Sylvartas@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago (13 children)

As a fellow Turkish delight enjoyer, this thread has been eye opening.

I'm working on a theory: most commenters are probably American. Their sweets have so much sugar content over here that I'm starting to believe they don't like Turkish delights because they are somehow less sugary ?

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[–] BirdyBoogleBop@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 9 months ago

We talking about actual Turkish delights that are delicious or Cadbury Turkish Delight which is disgusting?

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[–] darkpanda@lemmy.ca 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

In Canada we have a candy bar called Big Turk that is produced by Nestle. It’s sold in every corner store, every gas station. It’s everywhere. I have never in my life ever seen someone purchase one, let alone eat one. No idea what it tastes like. I’ve never seen one out of the wrapper in real life, but the pictures sure do look interesting.

[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 4 points 9 months ago

They're good. They aren't really that related to Turkish Delight because it tastes like a chocolate covered gummy.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

What I remember in the original movie I had seen (not the more recent ones with CGI but an animated one about the same age as me), they didn't even visually represent the Turkish Delight accurately. I remember them having what looked like fudge or a brownie (possibly baklava). They're actually basically Dots; those nasty gummy candies that I only ever see sold at movie theaters.

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[–] pinkdrunkenelephants@lemmy.cafe 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

They're pretty mid as far as candy goes.

[–] Zeppo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

It’s ok… isn’t it just like apricots and nuts or something?

[–] EnsignReposti@kbin.social 7 points 9 months ago

Rosewater and walnut is what I've usually seen, often powdered with like icing sugar or something.

Mmm my mouth is watering already.

[–] imPastaSyndrome@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You thinking of baklava?

[–] Zeppo@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Not at all, that’s phyllo dough layered with honey and nuts

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