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A Project That Became a Journey.

Shirin — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:16:29 +0000

A few years ago, I had an idea for a project. Something that I thought would probably take me only a couple of days to complete. I wanted to compile some of my favorites persian recipes from my mom. So, I…

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…

Can you have Vegan Ghormeh Sabzi?! Yes! Guest Blogger (8)

Shirin — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 02:11:09 +0000

Excited to bring back one of our guest bloggers, Taji Mortazavi from We’re Talking About Food. When she told me she has a Vegan version of Ghormeh Sabzi I was pretty surprised we could do that! Never say never… Below…

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…

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 #7: Chicken Noodle Soup (The Persian Version)

Shirin — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 01:22:17 +0000

I just realized it’s been a while since I posted a recipe. As I sit here, warm under a blanket and the heat on (Yes, even though its still about 50 out… but I am cold already) I figured it…

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…