Posts Tagged: Iranian food
THANK YOU, OH PATRON SAINT OF ROTISSERIE CHICKENS
More so than mothers and husbands, friends or family- oh, way more. In fact, right up there, in the top league of Things Which Make Life Possible For Working Mothers. On par with good nannies, reliable babysitters, computer games and
THANK YOU, OH PATRON SAINT OF ROTISSERIE CHICKENS
More so than mothers and husbands, friends or family- oh, way more. In fact, right up there, in the top league of Things Which Make Life Possible For Working Mothers. On par with good nannies, reliable babysitters, computer games and
A CLEAN ZOMBIE
…I go over to the kitchen sink to rinse my mug, and reel back in horror, screaming. There’s a severed head in the kitchen sink. Pale and and bloodless, lids pulled back from sightless eyes, lips from grinning teeth. Strangely
A CLEAN ZOMBIE
…I go over to the kitchen sink to rinse my mug, and reel back in horror, screaming. There’s a severed head in the kitchen sink. Pale and and bloodless, lids pulled back from sightless eyes, lips from grinning teeth. Strangely
EAT, EAT, EAT
I had been fantasizing about a piece of cherry pie waiting for me at home since about 2:30 pm. It was a very good pie- that “home-baked-style” which tricks you (with chemicals, probably) into thinking this pie was made at
EAT, EAT, EAT
I had been fantasizing about a piece of cherry pie waiting for me at home since about 2:30 pm. It was a very good pie- that “home-baked-style” which tricks you (with chemicals, probably) into thinking this pie was made at
TEHRAN STREET FOODS
Now ’tis the season of wonderful street foods in Tehran. Living in a country where there are practically no hygienic standards are imposed on food services has its upsides- a variety of crazy cheap street snacks served hot by street
TEHRAN STREET FOODS
Now ’tis the season of wonderful street foods in Tehran. Living in a country where there are practically no hygienic standards are imposed on food services has its upsides- a variety of crazy cheap street snacks served hot by street
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHH
My howl of anger and frustration towards the sky, as I learnt that our voyage to Tehran will coincide with the holy month, the month of love and of mysticism, of spirituality and of… oh excuse me while I vomit.
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHH
My howl of anger and frustration towards the sky, as I learnt that our voyage to Tehran will coincide with the holy month, the month of love and of mysticism, of spirituality and of… oh excuse me while I vomit.
BEWARE OF THE HAKE
I know. Sometimes, you feel you are sick of “zereshk polo ba morgh” (chicken and berry rice), khoresh ghormeh sabzi (the divine green herb stew which does not translate), or just plain fried fish and potatoes. You crave something new,
BEWARE OF THE HAKE
I know. Sometimes, you feel you are sick of “zereshk polo ba morgh” (chicken and berry rice), khoresh ghormeh sabzi (the divine green herb stew which does not translate), or just plain fried fish and potatoes. You crave something new,
DIPS
Salad is always the best part of the meal for me. I can never get enough of fresh lettuce and sliced onions soaked in vinegar and olive oil. Last night, savouring a guacamole whipped up in an attempt to save
DIPS
Salad is always the best part of the meal for me. I can never get enough of fresh lettuce and sliced onions soaked in vinegar and olive oil. Last night, savouring a guacamole whipped up in an attempt to save
GOLDEN RICE
If I may say so, I think zereshk-polo-ba-morgh (chicken, rice and cranberry-like berries) is pretty much overrated. Yes, I know it is the standard fare of weddings and restaurants, and I know Iranians eat it while moaning with pleasure, if
GOLDEN RICE
If I may say so, I think zereshk-polo-ba-morgh (chicken, rice and cranberry-like berries) is pretty much overrated. Yes, I know it is the standard fare of weddings and restaurants, and I know Iranians eat it while moaning with pleasure, if
A HORRIBLE IRANIAN DISH: MEAT-JUICE
Yuk yuk. Even writing its stupid name makes me want to vomit. However, before I reach for my (metaphorical) bucket, let me note that it only seems fair, after going on about our wonderful khoreshes, our diverse and friendly kukus,
A HORRIBLE IRANIAN DISH: MEAT-JUICE
Yuk yuk. Even writing its stupid name makes me want to vomit. However, before I reach for my (metaphorical) bucket, let me note that it only seems fair, after going on about our wonderful khoreshes, our diverse and friendly kukus,
HAPPY ENDING ON SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday morning, 10:30 am. The meat (beef stewing cubes, $4:87 from Superstore) and soaked pinto beans are boiling merrily. I have chopped the onions and they are sizzling in a frying pan. Time to add the dried herbs -ghormeh sabzi
HAPPY ENDING ON SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday morning, 10:30 am. The meat (beef stewing cubes, $4:87 from Superstore) and soaked pinto beans are boiling merrily. I have chopped the onions and they are sizzling in a frying pan. Time to add the dried herbs -ghormeh sabzi
