Baklava as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Baklava is absolutely in that category. The herbal and aromatic quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. Greek olive oil does work that no substitute can replicate.

the sharing table or mezethes is central to Greek social eating. There's something about the a meze sharing table context that reinforces the comfort effect. ouzo alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.