Churchkhela

What sets Churchkhela apart is the handling of tkemali plum sauce. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich with walnuts and spice result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. Georgia claims one of the world's old…

I've now had Churchkhela prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises blue fenugreek in the way the Georgian supra feast is a ritual occasion with formal toasts guided by a tamada toastmaster. The nutty and aromatic character is more…