Hello friends! One of the interesting things that happened to me while I’m here in Iran is that I was approached to Read More
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Cornelian Cherry 3 ways | Sharbat + Moraba + Marmalade
The other day I shared the foraging tale of Cornelian cherry (zoghal akhteh) — a cranberry-lookalike savored in many countries but Read More
Persian Rice 101: Rake, Wash, Pray
“Persian rice is hands down the best rice in the world. For me it was a revelation, tender, each grain separate, and Read More
Shalgham Pokhteh – Turnips (Bless Their Heart)
Ah, turnip! Or shalgham joon, as I call you in Farsi, I can’t say I have fond childhood memories of you. Probably Read More
khahgineh – Sugar Omelet
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