In Episode #25, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore fava beans including why they are nutritious, how they are used in Persian cuisine, and some modern ways to use them in recipes.
Methods to eat and enjoy favas.
The season for fresh fava beans in short, about 2 weeks, and is typically in the late ...
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Episode 24: Norooz Part 3: Persian New Year Sizdah Bedar
In Episode #23, co-hosts Bita and Beata wrap up the 3 part series on Norooz, the Persian New Year. Norooz can also be spelled Nowruz, Nowrooz, Noruz. They share stories of the festival that takes place on the 13th day, Sizdah Bedar, literally translated as ‘the 13th day out the door’. This ...
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Episode 23: Norooz Part 2, Persian New Year Haft-Seen and Food
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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