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Category: Iran

Blog, Iran, Persian Food

Inspiration from Hafiz

The other day I came across this poem by the 14th century Persian poet Hafiz. The words jumped off the page and all of a…

May 26, 2015June 8, 2015
Blog, Iran

My Trip to Iran, One Year Ago Today

A year ago today I traveled to Iran for the first time. It was the realization of a dream I’d had for decades, and it…

May 12, 2015May 11, 2015
Blog, Iran

Iran Up Close: My Iran Travel Diary, Part 1

 
My Persian Street Food pop-up started this week! It was a blast to feed people some of the wonderful dishes I tasted in Iran. All…

September 18, 2014October 6, 2014
Blog, Iran, Persian Food

Put Persian food on the cover of Edible Brooklyn!

A few weeks back, Edible Brooklyn editor (the inimitable) Rachel Wharton, and photographer Lauren Volo came to visit me in Williamsburg. I prepared a feast…

August 26, 2014October 6, 2014
Blog, Iran

Travels with Jason

I’ve been wanting to write about my recent trip to Iran, but it was such a wonderful, mind-blowing experience, with so many facets, that it…

July 28, 2014October 6, 2014
Blog, Iran

Iran’s Soccer Diplomacy: An Appealing World Cup Team May Be the Persian People’s Best Messenger

I wouldn’t call myself an ardent soccer fan, but for the past week I’ve been planning my schedule around Iran’s World Cup matches. When the…

June 25, 2014July 22, 2020

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Inspiration from Hafiz

May 26, 2015

My Trip to Iran, One Year Ago Today

May 12, 2015

A Persian Dinner to Celebrate Spring, with Meal Sharing on April 9

April 6, 2015

Two Exciting New Cookbooks, and A Panel on Food & Culture March 31

March 29, 2015

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Meet Louisa

Hi, I’m Louisa. I make healthy, produce-driven food that’s inspired by the Silk Road and the farmer’s market. Learn more.

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