The recently released movie, 'The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,' based on the book by British novelist C.S. Lewis about four young siblings using a wardrobe door to travel from wartime England to the mythical landscapes of the fairy-tale world of Narnia, is the number one movie in the U.S. for the third week in a row.
The Christian theme and elements are very evident in the movie. Interestingly enough, the lion is named 'Aslan,' the Turkish word for lion and is a depiction of Jesus Christ complete with crucifixion and resurrection themes, while Turkish Delight (to the 'delight' of the Turkish confectioners dealing with the increasing demand since the movie's release) or lokum represents temptation synonymous with the apple of the Adam and Eve fame.
Turkish Delight is a soft, boiled confection made primarily of sugar, cornstarch and water, and flavored with rosewater. It comes in little pinkish cubes dusted with sugar to keep the pieces from sticking together. Wikipedia has an article detailing the history of Turkish Delight along with a basic recipe. Turkish Delight is an acquired taste especially if one is unused to eating rosewater-flavored foods. In any case, if you come across some, I would advise you to try some, but don't tell your dentist...oh by the way, the movie's not bad either.
