TURKISH DELIGHT Turkish delight, or lokum, is a soft, fragrant candy from Turkey made with sugar, starch, and flavors like rose, lemon, or mastic. Its origins go back centuries, but the modern version was popularized in the late 1700s by Hacı Bekir, a master confectioner in Istanbul. The name comes from Arabic, meaning “comfort for the throat,” a fitting description for a candy that melts in your mouth and leaves a lasting sweet memory. Over the years, Turkish delight became more than a treat. I