Rob’ eh anar, or pomegrante syrup (also referred to as pomegranate molasses or concentrate or paste) is a staple ingredient in Persian Read More
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Cliff Notes for Pomegrantes – Plus a Preamble to a Prelude
For your viewing pleasure: Cliff Notes for “anâr doon kardan” — as promised.
Go Running Through This World Giving Love Giving Love*
For many years my mother preserved the flowers that crossed her path or whose paths she crossed. It was not unusual for Read More
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
Persian Marzipan Mulberry
Tut! What a fun word. In any language. Let’s say it again twice: tut tut! In Farsi, tut refers to the Read More
Moraba ‘yeh Anjir – Fig Jam
Once upon a time, in a land far far away (in the same galaxy though and close to my heart) my Read More
Persian Cantaloupe Cooler | Paloodeh Talebi
E. E. Cummings wrote that “kisses are a better fate than wisdom” (isn’t that beautiful?) and I’m here to tell you Read More
Khoresh Rivas – Rhubarb Stew
Khoresh is a genre of Persian food that is not merely a staple but also a quintessential pillar of Persian cooking. Read More
Cardamom – Give ’em “Hel”
The other week I made a breakfast smoothie and a visiting friend suggested posting its recipe on Fig & Quince. “But it Read More
The Liebster Award – Ich Liebe Dich
Ever wonder how many blogs there are on the Internet? Well: LOTS! Starting a blog is a breeze but keeping it going Read More