A taste of Narnia - our Turkish delight experience 🍬



This week in class, we had a magical and mouthwatering experience that brought our reading of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to life - quite literally! 


As we journeyed through C.S. Lewis’s enchanted world of Narnia, we paused to try one of its most iconic (and tempting) treats: Turkish delight (covered in chocolate of course)


For those who may not know, Turkish delight plays a rather infamous role in the story. When Edmund first meets the White Witch, she offers him a warm drink and a box of magically delicious Turkish delight - a gesture that begins his betrayal of his siblings. C.S. Lewis describes the treat in such an irresistible way that we were all curious: What exactly does Turkish delight taste like?


So, we decided to find out for ourselves.


Some students loved the floral taste and asked for seconds. Others were surprised by how different it was from the sweet they were used to. A few brave ones admitted they didn’t love it - but everyone agreed it was fascinating to try. 


We also talked about why Edmund might have been so easily swayed by the Witch’s offer.






















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