Ms. Malkezian, thank you so much for all of your delicious treats! I have been attending the CalstateLA Farmers' Market consistently, and every time, Ms. Malkezian has been there. She is always so welcoming and helpful with her advice, and she always gives me generous samples of the newest treat I end up bringing home for the day.
I mainly come for her baklava, which is beautifully layered with crispy phyllo and topped with a generous amount of crunchy pistachios. The syrup isn't too sweet, which I appreciate, and the dough remains amazingly flaky. You honestly wouldn't believe how amazing this baklava is.
I have also tried her lemon bars, which are freshly tart and covered in a generous helping of dusted sugar. The lemon mixture is so smooth, and the dough at the bottom is like a thick yet crispy, buttery pie dough.
And I have eaten the blondies, which are so fluffy and yet chewy, with gooey caramel. I'm pretty sure I still am dreaming about these blondies. They're so light and fluffy like you wouldn't believe. For real, they're just like eating a cloud.
At her recommendation, I have eaten and bought her amazing shortbread jam cookies as well. They are sooooo light and they simply melt in your mouth. The soft crumble, light almond taste, and brown butter bottom simply are a delight. They are not overly sweet; instead, I'd compare them to Asian shortbread cookies.
I hope to be able to try more of Ms. Malkezian's pastries soon at the Alhambra Farmer's Market! Thank you so much. You are honestly a magical baker, and your pastries are some of the best I've ever tried. read more