"...REALLY REALLY GOOD TURKISH SWEETS ~ AND KEBABS..."
On Barry Road, Campbellfield, right next door to 'Hasret Gida Pazari' [Hasret Continental Deli], sits a very unassuming tiny little shop which sells select Turkish Sweets and Grilled Skewered Meats [on plates and in breads, with salad] - BALHA SWEET SHOP [you've almost got to be a local, to know it's there..]
I've not tried their kebabs, but the sweets are daily made, authentically rustic and just fabulously delicious..
Today I bought one of my kids' all time faves - crisp fried choux like pastry rings totally immersed and doused in a glossy honey syrup - I can't remember the Turkish name - if you see them, though, you'll know which ones I mean - they look like fat churros formed into a circle... On the other side of town we pay up to $5 each for these things - here in Campbellfield they're bigger and only $2 each... I do try very hard to get here occasionally...
Along with the 6 rings, I also bought 1 kg of just made Baklava Squares [$20 kg] and 12 home-made Turkish Pide Bases [$2 ea] [I keep these in the fridge - they last a while - no preservatives in them except a little vinegar - they make a fabulous snack - I spread them with Nutella, fold into quarters and toast in my Breville Ikon toaster griller - Wala..!! Delicious crusty Nutella Pizzas]
Anyway, spent $56 - Worth every cent...
Visited on Sunday 07 Feb 2016 for stuff to take home. read more