Trump’s Garlic Problem
This post was written for the #ImmigrationIsTasty campaign launched by food writer extraordinaire Cathy Erway. Share your own story or find others on social media…
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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…
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…
A Persian Dinner to Celebrate Spring, with Meal Sharing on April 9
This Thursday April 9 I’m cooking a dinner, A Persian Meal to Celebrate Spring. I’m doing it through Meal Sharing, a platform for people to…
Two Exciting New Cookbooks, and A Panel on Food & Culture March 31
Two New York food writers of whom I’m a big fan – Cathy Erway and Leah Koenig – just released new cookbooks. This Tuesday March…
Our Final Lakh Lakh Dinner, Monday March 23
After seven months of doing Lakh Lakh, my Persian street food pop-up, it’s time to move on to other projects. But before we wrap it…
Get Your Norooz On!
The Persian New Year is coming up this weekend at the spring equinox, and we’re celebrating with a Norooz dinner at Porsena on Monday March…
Lakh Lakh Menu for Monday March 9
We are winding down to the very final weeks of Lakh Lakh. It’s been an incredible run, but other projects are calling, so we have…
Lakh Lakh Menu for Monday March 2
Even though it snowed all afternoon, I know winter is going to end because the spring equinox is three weeks away. With that comes Norooz,…
Lakh Lakh Menu for Monday February 23
We’re back tonight to bring you the next installment of Lakh Lakh! With recipes from Gilan Province, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan – Iran’s neighbor to the…
Lakh Lakh Menu for Monday February 9
I got inspiration this week from a fascinating cookbook called The Silk Road Gourmet, Volume One: Western and Southern Asia, by Laura Kelley. It gives…
Lakh Lakh Menu for Monday February 2
Hey folks, we are braving the inclement weather to bring you Persian food tonight! Come join us. it’ll be warm and cozy at Porsena. As…