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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…

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…

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…

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 #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…

Our Thanksgiving: not just on Thanksgiving

Shirin — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:23:58 +0000

When the general population thinks about Thanksgiving, they think about this: When I think about Thanksgiving, I think of this: We do have Turkey at our Thanksgiving… but there always seems to…

What is the best part of a Persian meal? The Tadiq!

Shirin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:30:14 +0000

As the influx of Persians crowd the dinner table at any party or “Mehmoony”, my mind usually goes to one thing “Is there going to be enough Tadiq left by the time I make it around this table!?” Some panic instills… and…