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Blog, Persian Food, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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…

February 19, 2017May 10, 2017
Blog, Recipes, Side Dishes

One Simple Change, and Winnie Abramson’s Recipe for Homemade Yogurt

I’ve got a holiday present for you! One of my favorite bloggers, Winnie Abramson, ND, has written the excellent book One Simple Change: Surprisingly Easy Ways…

December 19, 2013March 6, 2014
Beverage, Blog, Drinks, Persian Food

Watermelon, Mint, and Cider Vinegar Tonic

Need a refreshing, fruity drink for your July 4th celebration? Look no further than this tonic, which features sweet, juicy watermelon and apple cider vinegar.…

July 3, 2013August 8, 2013
Blog, New York, Persian Food, Soups, Vegan

Cold Pistachio Soup, Anyone?

Last week was the latest in my series of New Persian Kitchen dinners. It was at Porsena, Chef Sara Jenkins’ classy Italian joint in the…

June 12, 2013July 16, 2013
Blog, Gluten Free, Side Dishes, Vegan

The New Persian Kitchen Arrives, + A Simple Artichoke Recipe

Well, the day that has seemed so far ahead of me for the last couple of years is finally here. The New Persian Kitchen comes…

April 16, 2013May 30, 2013
Blog, Gluten Free

Whole Living Action Plan 2013

Have you seen the gorgeous healthy lifestyle magazine Whole Living? I call it Martha Stewart’s “new age” magazine, because it’s full of advice on healing…

January 17, 2013February 11, 2013
Blog, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Sweet Potato and Cranberry Cornmeal Biscuits

Happy holidays!
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I went to a potluck at a dear friend’s home in Brooklyn. There were fourteen of us this…

November 27, 2012
Blog, Breakfast/Brunch, Food Gifts, New York, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Storm Food

Yesterday I went out to the Rockaways in Queens, an area that was devastated by hurricane Sandy. The power is still out, the roads are…

November 5, 2012November 5, 2012
Blog, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian

A Refreshing Veggie and Fruit Cleanse

On the occasion of my dear friends Bart and Lisa’s (yup!) wedding, I just spent an indulgent weekend in Des Moines, IA. Sound like a…

September 13, 2012
Beverage, Blog, Desserts, Pennsylvania, Recipes

Cranks for the Memories

When I’m in the country, I’m a sucker for homemade ice cream. I don’t eat it much in the city, but get me around fresh…

August 10, 2012
Blog, Classes, Gluten Free, Main Courses

Grilled Fish with Herb Salsa at La Cocina Que Canta Cooking School

A few days ago I got back from a dream week in Baja California at the health spa Rancho La Puerta. It sounds like a…

July 11, 2012July 27, 2012
Blog, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan

Rancho La Puerta + Watermelon Gazpacho

Happy summer everyone! It finally feels like it here in New York. I enjoy the mellowness of the city in summer, but I’m quite happy…

June 29, 2012June 29, 2012

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