Recipes, traditions, and stories celebrating Persian heritage, family culture and cuisine.
There’s something about Lubia Pollow… Lubia Pollow isn’t the dish you serve to impress at a formal dinner, yet somehow it has wormed its way into my heart as a comfort and celebration rolled into one. There’s just something special…
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Persian Kotlet: a dish that holds family together Some meals linger long after the last bite, not because they are complicated, but because they carry the weight of memory. Persian kotlet is one of those meals. Golden, crisp-edged patties, tender…
View PostBattling with morning sickness On the dizzying, often queasy journey of early pregnancy, my stay in Persia offered an unexpected blessing, thanks to one of H’s many khallehs. Battling relentless morning sickness at six weeks pregnant, I discovered sabzi khordan,…
View PostPregnancy cravings, prayers and rice pudding Pregnancy is rarely predictable, but when you are over 40, each moment carries more anxiety and hope. I discovered this firsthand after my six-week scan drama, when the prospect of a healthy pregnancy suddenly…
View PostKhoresht-e Fesenjan is a Persian pomegranate and walnut stew that combines rich, earthy flavours with a subtle tang. For anyone exploring Persian cuisine, it is a masterclass in taste and patience. Discovering Khoresht-e Fesenjan My first encounter with Fesenjan was…
View PostFamily at the heart of Yalda Night Shab-e Yalda, the Persian winter solstice celebration, is a night steeped in tradition, poetry, and family connection. It marks the longest night of the year and symbolises the triumph of light over darkness.…
View PostWhat is Kachi Pudding? New motherhood can be exhausting. Some women seem to bounce back quickly, while others, like me, face relentless fatigue. For me, postpartum anemia compounded the challenge of recovery after an intense delivery. My unexpected source of…
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