Saffron (called za’faran زعفران in Farsi) is a lovely spice. It adds color, flavor, and fragrance to food; and to top Read More
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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
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
Brooklyn, Biking, Adas Polo | A Perfect NY day with a Persian twist
My friend Mette (who hails from the magical land of Hans Christian Andersen) and I have a giddy, gushing love of 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
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