This is another teaser post! As in, I’m teasing you with what’s to come! That is: A grassroots effort by a Read More
Browsing Tag
Iranian style
‘Beshkan Bezan!’ | How to Snap your fingers like a Persian!
During my trip to Iran, I flew from Tehran to the fabled city of Shiraz. My happy-go-lucky ameh (paternal aunt) who Read More
Torshi ‘ ye Angur | Making Pickles with Grapes
Last year around this time, my mom and I set up a Fig & Quince table (of goodies and books) at the Read More
Laboo va Mast | Beet & Yogurt Borani
Some people are immune to the allure of beets. I do not count myself amongst them. I like beets cooked, roasted, raw, 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
Cliff Notes for Pomegrantes – Plus a Preamble to a Prelude
For your viewing pleasure: Cliff Notes for “anâr doon kardan” — as promised.
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