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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Episode 20: The Role of Food in Persian Weddings with Special Guest Nilou Nouri
In Episode #20, co-hosts Bita and Beata welcome their first special guest, Nilou Nouri, an award-winning wedding officiant and more recently, cookbook author. Together the trio uncover some of the unique aspects of Persian weddings, including how food plays into them.
Defining Factors of Persian ...
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