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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
Persian Rice 101: Tools & Trade Secrets
Here are some things to cover before we tackle the holy-grail of Persian rice making — in random no-rhyme-or-reason-order: RICE: QUALITY MATTERS Read More
Halva ‘ye Adas – Lentil Halva (Persian)
Persian halva, sometimes translated as “saffron cake” (don’t ask me why, it makes no sense) not to be confused with halva ardeh Read More
Chaghaleh Badoom – Fresh Spring Almond
Pictured here is what we call chaghal’eh badoom in Iran — known as fresh (or green or spring) almond here in the 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