Persian sweets Archives

Mulberry, Elephant Ears, Tongue and Okra! | Some Persian Shirini!

July 1, 2015 5 Comments

I got to make and taste and nibble on a host of yummy Persian goodies whilst I whiled away the time Read More

February 14, 2015 9 Comments

In honor of Valentines day, I have a Persianized Valentine’s Day ditty for you: Pomegranates are red Asseman is blue Tut Read More

June 20, 2014 38 Comments

Hi y’all! I’m finally back from my epic (I kid you not) trip to Iran! Well, actually, I’ve been back for a Read More

May 9, 2014 13 Comments

This post was written while nursing a coffee in the Mehrabad airport, Tehran, Iran. I’m nearing the end of my epic Read More

May 2, 2014 22 Comments

The other day, someone treated me to lunch in a truly sublime cafe in one of the northern neighborhoods of Tehran. Days Read More

April 18, 2014 7 Comments

Hi everyone! I just returned from visiting the fabled and beautiful city of Isfahan and in a day or so I’m Read More

April 4, 2014 19 Comments

For part II of the traditional Persian Norooz sweets, I present you with a select but delightful array of goodies that were Read More

April 2, 2014 15 Comments

I thought you may enjoy a delicious gallery of images of some traditional Persian New Year sweets (shirini) that my friend Afrooz Read More