Azita Houshiar, Author at Fig & Quince

My Cousin Val’s Abdoogh Khiyar (آبدوغ خیار)| Chilled Yogurt & Cucumber Soup: Persian Style!

July 29, 2015 No Comments

Everyone knows that Persians have a thing for pomegranates, rosewater and all sorts of yummy fluffy saffron rice. What is less Read More

July 28, 2015 2 Comments

You guys, this post is nothing more than a shameless plug for a Persian cooking class workshop that I’m offering on Read More

July 22, 2015 21 Comments

In this fifth installment of “Drinking in Iran” — a photo-essay series documenting the tasty drinks (aka nooshidani) yours truly had Read More

July 15, 2015 8 Comments

Some of my fond memories of my epic trip to Iran include sprints over to my Aunt Fuzy’s house and spending Read More

July 14, 2015 8 Comments

♥ In Iran, it’s customary to celebrate one’s good news with “shirini dadan” (offering sweets and pastries) to pleasure and delight the Read More

July 8, 2015 19 Comments

This fourth installment of “Drinking in Iran” — a photo-essay series documenting the tasty drinks (aka nooshidani) yours truly had to sip, Read More

July 1, 2015 5 Comments

I got to make and taste and nibble on a host of yummy Persian goodies whilst I whiled away the time Read More

June 26, 2015 22 Comments

This post is dedicated to the memory of Doctor پ . A wonderful physician, musician, family friend, and all around lovely gentleman Read More

June 18, 2015 25 Comments

If you come from a Persian household or have had occasion to dine at one, you are privy to the fact Read More

June 12, 2015 34 Comments

Golpar (گلپر ‎) or Persian Hogweed (botanical name: Heracleum persicum) is a flowering spice plant, native to Iran, growing wild in Read More