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I do a very limited amount of sponsored posts here on MPK as I am particular about who I recommend to my readers. In today’s post, though, I would like …
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The very first time I saw Anthony Bourdain post a picture of his recent travel to Iran I first looked at the picture in complete disbelief and then I …
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A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend Camp Blogaway for the second year in a row.  Last year I walked away from this experience …
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It is hard to believe that I published the very first MPK recipe 5 years ago today. Looking back it’s amazing how far this little website and I have …
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I have gone back and forth about writing this post for months because to a certain extent it feels a bit uncomfortable to write. Perhaps some of the uneasiness of …
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Dearest readers,

I wish all of you who celebrate Norouz a very happy new year! I hope that the year 1392 will bring much joy and peace. Which ever corner …
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A few weeks ago I was sent a copy of the newly published Pomegranate and Roses cookbook by Ariana Bundy to review. Let me begin by saying how exciting it is to see Persian cuisine cookbooks being published, which means putting our delicious food further on the map. I liked the title Read More

There are days that I can’t really wrap my head around the fact that not only I have this blog but I am so very and incredibly fortunate to have so many of you who enjoy reading it. I began this blog as an outlet for creative writing and cooking never imagining that three years later it would keep on growing and provide a helpful hand in so many readers’ kitchens. Having this blog has also provided many fantastic conversations with family members, friends, friends of friends and brought many new friendships that I truly enjoy. Read More

Wishing all of you who celebrate Norouz a very happy new year filled with much health, happiness, and success! May 1391 be a fantastic year for all!

Norouz is officially 4 days away.  I usually get many emails from readers asking me a variety of questions. I am not always super fast when it comes to answering, Read More