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Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that you can simply whip up in a short amount of time. What makes them even better is when they are crowd pleasers …
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I am not entirely sure where the past year has gone. But I know one thing, I could have not let a year go by without doing Pomegranate Week. Here …
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It is no secret that I love picnics. In the summer time, I particularly enjoy packing a picnic for the outdoors concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and/or at various parks …
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Norouz, the Persian New Year, is next week. Therefore, it is time to start getting ready by preparing the traditional new year menu. In the past I have posted various …
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It is March and Norouz preparation is in full swing. But what does really Norouz means and why is it celebrated? Today’s video explains how Iranians prepare for the New …
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Spring is just around the corner, which means for us Iranians it’s time to get ready for Norouz. So far I have posted directions on how to grow wheat and …
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Macaroni, also known as Persian Spaghetti, is a dish where Iranian and Italian cuisines come together. However, I think that most Italians would be horrified at the fact that the …
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I love the way Persian and Armenian food come together. We are so fortunate to have some Armenian-Iranians who operate successful restaurants and bakeries in Los Angeles. I hope you’ll …
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Some spell it Tahchin, while others spell it Tahcheen. It doesn’t matter how you spell it, all that matters is that this is a delicious dish. I have been meaning …
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It’s hard to believe that I began writing this blog eight years ago. Indeed, this week it’s MPK’s 8th anniversary. Last year I was not able to dedicate a lot …
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