Co-hosts Bita and Beata are joined by special guest, pastry chef and culinary expert Tara Omidvar of Made of Sugar and Saffron. Jump into this episode to hear about the many forms of halva in Iran and all around the world. There are 100s of varieties from different regions. Listen to the end and ...
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