Born in Iran and raised in California, Penny is the first Persian Jewish chef and businesswoman to be featured on hit culinary and reality television shows. Beata and Bita learn about Penny’s hybrid, mixed culture family and Persian Passover traditions old and new.
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Episode 129: Halva
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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Episode 128: Setting Sofreh
Setting a sofreh or special table setting is the first step in honoring the ancient traditions of our ancestors on several holidays. In this week’s episode, Bita and Beata dive into what goes on each of the sofrehs, what they represent, and also common themes amongst them. These happy occasions ...
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