When I was a kid we got a German Shepherd puppy we named Maloos. “Maloos” is an adjective in Farsi that is Read More
When I was a kid we got a German Shepherd puppy we named Maloos. “Maloos” is an adjective in Farsi that is Read More
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
Shir-berenj is the Persian incarnation of rice pudding, that universal comfort food. If food were people, shir berenj would surely be a Read More
The other week I made a breakfast smoothie and a visiting friend suggested posting its recipe on Fig & Quince. “But it Read More
Yesterday was Father’s Day here in the U.S. I hope those of you observing the occasion had a sweet time celebrating Read More
Ever wonder how many blogs there are on the Internet? Well: LOTS! Starting a blog is a breeze but keeping it going Read More
Remember how in the recent Mother’s Day post I gushed about Khagineh, a favorite childhood food? Well, Maman wants to give its Read More
Behold: gojeh sabz (literally “green plums,” known as unripe cherry plums outside of Iran)! The uninitiated won’t get the fuss, but Read More
No recipes today, but a talk of food, mothers, and a trip or two (without tripping hopefully) down memory lane on the Read More
Kookoo is also spelled KuKu and please don’t take this the wrong way but you will be coo coo not to Read More