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NooshTube™, The White House and Norouz! Here is the story.

Shirin — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:00:11 +0000

Last year, President Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama celebrated Norouz at the White House by bringing together various organizations and individuals. This year, they hosted the celebration once again, and NooshTube™ was invited to join. As an Iranian-American who has always believed in…

5 Things to Bring to a Persian Summer Picnic

Shirin — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 12:30:19 +0000

It’s August already and summer is in full force. I hate jumping ahead but since it is August and our summer weather is very precious, it is time to make sure you go on a picnic! That is a formal request…

Delicious Summer Recipe…Salad Olivieh!

Shirin — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:50:57 +0000

Thank you Taji Mortezavi and We’re Talking About Food for posting this recipe! I just love the recipe so much, and even though we have posted it before, it is due to be shared again as summer approaches! Let me…

3 Easy Persian Dishes That Taste Great AND Are Healthy. Guest Blogger (7)

Shirin — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:13:22 +0000

Hi everyone! I’m so happy that Shirin has invited me back to The Saffron Life! Despite having never met, she and I have become great contacts, and shall I say friends?! Shirin and I wanted to write about another healthy…

Yes, You CAN Eat That Tadigh: 5 Ways to Make Persian Food Healthier! Guest Blogger (5)

Shirin — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:30:36 +0000

Ok, let’s face it. There is NO chance I am ever going to stop eating persian food. No..No..No. However, am I open to learning how I can make it healthier? YES! And so, I was excited to have recently received…

Recipe #8: Dolmeh (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Shirin — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:00:24 +0000

Dolmeh, or Stuffed Grape Leaves, are very common in so many different cultures within the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Each type has a little bit of a different variation… one extra spice here, one less spice there. I can…

Presenting Sara Ketabi: A Story Of An Iranian-Preneur (10)

Shirin — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:00:00 +0000

I have been following Sara’s website for a long time now. Her experiences, travels, and stories are amazing. She is an Iranian-American born here in the US with parents who came from Iran and she is the founder of Eat…

Recipe #6: Salad-e Olivieh (Chicken, Potato & Egg salad)

Shirin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:08:08 +0000

No, we couldn’t just stop at chicken salad, or potato salad or a nice simple egg salad. We went above and beyond, mixed it all up and came up with Salad-e Olivieh! Such a multipurpose and delicious dish. In my…

Recipe #5: Borani Esfanaaj (Yogurt & Spinach Dip)

Shirin — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:08:40 +0000

When I typically think Spinach.. I don’t have the most pleasant thoughts. Until I think about “Borani Esfanaaj“. Then it’s, hello spinach! This is an appetizer that is usually made when we have company over. Not sure why it was…

Recipe #4: Eating Rice = Being Iranian

Shirin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:21:59 +0000

How do you know if you are Iranian?? If you are eating this 8 out of 7 days in the week There is really no such thing as a proper Iranian dish without the…