Tomorrow, at precisely 3:45 pm PST (6:45 pm EST) winter ends (bye bye Winter dear, don’t let the door hit you Read More
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Norooz – The Persian New Year
Anything & Everything related to the celebration of Norooz (also spelled NuRuz, nurooz, etc.) which is the Persian New Year and commences at the moment winter ends and spring begins and lasts for 2 weeks of fesitivities.
Norooz literally means: new day.
Hugs & Kisses and Greetings from Tehran!
Hi everyone! I made it! I’m in Tehran! Can you believe it? I still have a hard time believing it. I am Read More
Norooz ‘a Palooza
Norooz goldfish, cigar box, color pencils | Scenes from Iranian New Year 2012This post written earlier and scheduled to publish while I’m Read More
Growing Sabzeh (sprouting seeds) for Norooz or Easter | DIY
“Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a Read More
Norooz 101 – An Illustrated Guide to the Persian New Year
The Iranian New Year is called Norooz. It is pronounced as if you’re going to say “no rues” and literally means: “New Read More
Colored Eggs for Everyone! Naturally.
Last year when coloring eggs for the Norooz haftseen, I pledged to make homemade dye next time around. Before I knew it Read More
Et Tut, Brute?
Tut. Toot. Toote! However you spell it, it is the little adorable mulberry-fruit-shaped Persian treat made from ground almonds, cardamom and rosewater; Read More
HaftSeen – The Persian New Year’s Beautiful Still-Life
An iconic Norooz custom is creating a still-life tableau called HaftSeen — literally meaning: “Seven S’s” — a display of at least Read More
Grass is Sabz! Sabzeh is Green! Or: How to Grow Sabzeh (for NoRooz)
Sabzeh, symbolizing birth and growth, is an integral part of the Persian New Year’s Haft Seen spread. It’s such an optimistic Read More
Sabzeh – Grow Green for Earth Day & Norooz
Earth Day is just around the corner, so a green post seems in order! Any of the green-colored Persian dishes (Kookoo Read More