IRANIAN / PERSIAN carpet
The art of carpet weaving in Iran originated more than 2,500 years ago. Persian carpets and rugs were ini...
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Vakil Bazaar – Shiraz
Bazaar-E-Vakil of Shiraz is one of the most famous historical and traditional bazaars of Iran. This bazaa...
Herb Rice With Green Garlic , Saffron , And Crispy Shallots
This recipe is a labor of love. This rice dish is based on one of the most famous Persian polos (pilaf), known as sabzi polo. And while the fried shallots are not traditional (you can take them out if you’d like), they add a crunchy layer to the dish. Serve with yogurt sauce alongside.
Saffron, Rose Water Brittle With Pistachios And Almonds
This brittle recipe is a riff on an Iranian candy known as sohan. Its snappy texture and fragrant flavor ...
Are There Benefits of Rosewater (Golab) on the Skin?
Rosewater is created by distilling rose petals, which results in an aromatic liquid infused with the oils...
Does Saffron Fight Cancer? A Plausible Biological Mechanism
The “superfood” craze is premised upon the dubious notion that some foods are so great, that eating them ...
KASHAN BAZAAR
Kashan’s historic bazaar is an old bazaar in the center of the city of Kashan. It is thought to have been...
History of iranian tea (chai)
The history of tea culture in Iran started at the end of the 15th century. Before that coffee was the main beverage in Iran. However, most of the coffee producing countries were located far from Iran, making shipping very difficult. With a major tea producing country, China, located on a nearby trading path, “the silk road”, and the shipping of tea was much easier. This was a major reason for tea becoming popular in Iran. As a result, the demand for tea grew, and more tea needed to be imported to match Iran’s consumption.
Stretching Saffron!
There are things we approach in the kitchen with care, with hesitation, and, maybe, with a little...
Saffron : facts , selection & storage
Saffron is one of the few things in this world that actually is worth its weight in gold. A product of th...