Last time, Felfeli and I showed you how to deseed a pomegranate in a simple Persian process of doon kardan that Read More
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How to Eat a Pomegranate: Persian Style! (Part Yek. That is: Part I)
When starting this blog, a little fellow (let’s call him Felfeli) graciously agreed to lend his charming presence to Fig & Read More
It’s a Khorma. It’s an Aloo. It’s: Khormaloo! Or: How to Eat a Persimmon
Khorma is the Persian word for “date” and aloo is the word for “plum.” Put them together (khorma + aloo) and Read More
Persian Cantaloupe Cooler | Paloodeh Talebi
E. E. Cummings wrote that “kisses are a better fate than wisdom” (isn’t that beautiful?) and I’m here to tell you Read More
Deconstructed Watermelon Sandwich | Noon’o Panir’o Hendooneh
You’ve heard the saying “if you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen”? As far as advice goes, this one Read More
Gojeh Sabz – Green Cherry Plums!
Behold: gojeh sabz (literally “green plums,” known as unripe cherry plums outside of Iran)! The uninitiated won’t get the fuss, but Read More