In Episode #23, co-hosts Bita and Beata continue exploring Norooz (the Persian New Year) including what traditionally goes on the symbolic Haft-Seen table setting, and foods that are served traditionally as well as modern-day.
Haft-Seen translation - ‘haft’ means 7 in Farsi, ‘seen’ stands for the ...
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Episode 22: Norooz part 1: Prelude to Persian New Year and Charshambeh Souri
In Episode #22, co-hosts Bita and Beata give an overview of the Persian New year including when it is, the symbolism around this important holiday, and some of the rituals around preparing for the customary 13 days of festivities.
What is Norooz (also spelled Nowruz, Norouz, etc.): direct ...
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Episode 21: Food to Bridge Cultural Differences with Special Guest Mahsa Darabi
In Episode #21, co-hosts Bita and Beata welcome special guest Mahsa Darabi of The Moody Persian to reflect on experiences immigrating to the U.S. from Iran as a young child, and how food bridged a gap and became her ‘why’ for everything she does around teaching, cooking, and Persian food. ...
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