In this latest installment of “Drinking in Iran” — a photo-essay series documenting the tasty drinks (aka nooshidani) yours truly had to Read More
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Norooz! A New Day! Hello Spring and Persian New Year!
Tomorrow, at precisely 3:45 pm PST (6:45 pm EST) winter ends (bye bye Winter dear, don’t let the door hit you Read More
Drinking in Iran | Tea for Tu (تو) and Me!
Let’s fire up that samovar and brew some fragrant tea (or chayee as we say in Farsi) for this second installment Read More
Valentines Day Persian Rhymes & Sweets
In honor of Valentines day, I have a Persianized Valentine’s Day ditty for you: Pomegranates are red Asseman is blue Tut Read More
Meigoo Polo | (Persian) Shrimp & Raisin Saffron Rice
Hi everyone! Before delving into our recipe post, I have to share the news that I cooked fesenjan for The New York Read More
The Tale of the Persianized Popcorn & the Naked Dervish
Here’s how the Persianizing popcorn idea came to be: I’d like to lose 10 pounds. This is not for health reasons, I Read More
Persianized Hot Dogs! A Guest post by Fred’s Dog House
I recently had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of Fred Parvaneh, the wonderful creator of Fred’s Dog House — a creative, Read More
Mehregan | Persian Autumnal Festival of Thanksgiving & Love
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
Internet, Persian Style! | Persian Nooks & Crannies in Cyberspace – Part 2
Let’s start part 2 of the Persian nooks and crannies of cyberspace (see here for part 1 and the series’ mission statement) Read More
Quince Jam (Persian Style) | Moraba ‘ye Beh
The days are growing progressively short and the pleasantly brisk sweater weather harbors the threat of a brutish winter ahead. But: there’s Read More