Podcast Show Notes Episode #180 – Summer Plates, Persian Roots
This week, Bita and Beata catch up after a full summer of food, life, and cultural connection. From refreshing drinks to layered rice dishes, they share what’s been inspiring them in the kitchen and beyond.
🍉 Beata’s Summer Creations:
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Cooling melon-based drinks that make hot afternoons sweeter
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Goat cheese sabzi khordan wraps, perfect for picnics and concerts in the park
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A new chapter: teaching Persian cooking classes to connect more deeply with her heritage and inspire others
🍚 Bita’s Summer in the Kitchen:
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Experimenting with lighter, healthier variations of tahchin by mixing in extra grains
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Celebrating her brand-new certification as a pediatric health coach and how it influences her cooking approach
While this summer began on a somber note in the world, both hosts reflect on how food can be a bridge—for healing, culture, and togetherness. Through the flavors of Persian tradition, they hope to offer listeners a sense of comfort, joy, and inspiration.
✨ Tune in to hear their stories, recipes, and reflections on how cooking can nourish both body and soul.
Past episodes and recipe references:
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Episode 31: Cultural Spotlight: Caspian Sea Regional Foods with Special Guest The Caspian Chef
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Episode 71: Medicinal Properties of Persian Spices with Dr. Mahtab Jafari
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Episode 173: Celebrating Yalda: A Persian Winter Solstice Tradition
Persian Salad Olivieh – BeatsEats
Maast o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Yogurt Dip) – BeatsEats
Persian Jeweled Tahchin – BeatsEats
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Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com
Podcast production by Alvarez Audio
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