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“What do we leave behind, and what do we keep?” Guest Blogger (9)

Shirin — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:07:28 +0000

I am excited to share a “Persian Mommas” views and contemplations when she is celebrating the holidays. The dichotomy that many Iranian Americans feel with various holidays and traditions, and how they want to raise their children is very well…

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…

Floss, Hair, and a 6 year old…A story by Avisha Soheili, guest blogger

Shirin — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 18:25:36 +0000

Cultural mixups and confusions happen more than we all think. Our first guest blogger, Avisha Soheili, presents the Cultural mix-up she experienced! ———————————————————- Guest Blogger: Avisha Soheili As an Iranian Dental Hygienist who deals with the public everyday, I frequently…