Nov. 2, 2009 (PR Newswire) -- GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Baklava Day on Nov. 17, when you send a 24-piece classic baklava as a gift, you receive a FREE 20-piece mini baklava from Sinbad Sweets (www.sinbadsweets.com). Both are perfect as holiday gifts or for entertaining, and come packaged in an elegant gold box ready for giving. What's more, enjoy free ground shipping with all your holiday orders. The promotion begins Nov. 2 and runs through Nov. 16.

Based in Northern California, Sinbad Sweets offers hand-crafted pastries including baklava, macaroons and nut tarts. The company's artisan bakers are renowned for their blending of Mediterranean spices, nuts, and honey, combined with wholesome ingredients, inside layers of flakey fillo dough. Nuts, honey and dairy products used in the company's recipes are sourced locally, via local California growers, to ensure freshness. Sinbad Sweets produces fillo dough on site, guaranteeing stringent quality standards are consistently met. All desserts have a shelf life of three months or more. Pricing includes UPS ground shipping.

"Baklava is enjoyed extensively throughout the holiday season, however, it is known to be extremely difficult and time intensive to make," said Mathew Freistadt, chef, manufacturing product and development for Sinbad Sweets.

While ordering pre-made baklava offers you a ready-to-serve dessert option, there are also a few quick ways to give baklava that homemade holiday feel. If you want to add a little "flair" to your baklava, Chef Freistadt suggests the following:

--  Melt chocolate for dipping.  Serve assorted toppings such as sprinkles
or cookie crumbles to cover chocolate after the baklava is dipped.
--  Great with any coffee service.  Serve on a platter and garnish with
fresh fruit.
--  Serve with a variety of cheeses to complement a fruit nut and cheese
spread.  Pair with a brie, triple cream French and/or goat cheese.

--  Couple with a decadent dessert wine such as Sauternes.

About Sinbad Sweets

Sinbad Sweets(TM) is a brand of Rain Creek Baking Company®, a division of Kronos Foods, Inc. Rain Creek is the country's foremost specialty baker of the Mediterranean delicacy baklava and many old-world style pastries. Located in the heart of California, surrounded by nut and fruit orchards and vineyards, the firm takes pride in supporting the local economy by actively sourcing local suppliers for ingredients whenever possible. For more information visit: www.sinbadsweets.com.

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