Making halvah at Hebel and Co.

Black-tie halvah (a block of halvah topped with melted chocolate and nuts).

Black-tie halvah (a block of halvah topped with melted chocolate and nuts).

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March 16, 2018 9 AM PT

Making halvah in Los Angeles

Husband and wife team Scott Hebel and Katie Gurvin of Hebel & Co. smooth out halvah and top with pistachios at Crafted Kitchen in Los Angeles.

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Making halvah in Los Angeles

Pistachios are added to the halvah.

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Making halvah in Los Angeles

Scott Hebel of Hebel & Co. pulls off a piece of pistachio-flavored halvah at Crafted Kitchen in Los Angeles.

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Making halvah in Los Angeles

Scott Hebel and Katie Gurvin of Hebel & Co. make halvah at Crafted Kitchen in Los Angeles.

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Making halvah in Los Angeles

Katie Gurvin and Scott Hebel take a break from making halvah.

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Making halvah in Los Angeles

Tartines à la Perse: halvah on toast with herbs.

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Making halvah in Los Angeles

Halvah, banana and date syrup panini.

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