Welcome to our blog. Here you will find a collection of articles on our stories, recipes, news and culture, from our family to yours.
Modern Persian Kitchen win at BIH Spotlight Awards 2023
We are absolutely delighted to be announced as the winners in the Middle Eastern Food category at the BIH Spotlight Awards 2023.
Spotlight On Elika Ashoori #IWD 2023
This International Women’s Day marks 173 days since protests began in Iran. In this post I shine a light on Elika Ashoori, discussing her father Anoosheh being freed from an Iranian prison, being featured in Vouge’s #ForcesForChange initiative and running the London Marathon.
Supporting Women In Iran This International Women's Day
Today is International Women’s Day, here's how you can support the women of Iran.
Air Fryer 7 Spice Middle Eastern Chicken
Like many people, I latched on to the air fryer craze. I got mine for Christmas and went with the 9 in 1 Ninja Foodi and I LOVE IT and I’ve experimented so much...
Mirza Pasta: Food Waste Action Week
Transform your leftovers and make Mirza pasta with us for #FoodWasteActionWeek.
Lily's Pink Dippy: Roast Garlic, Feta, Borani Laboo Dip
Make Lily's "Pink Dippy" – a cross between Whipped Feta Dip and beetroot yoghurt dip.
For The Love Of Freezers - We Love Our Freezer, Why You Should too
Do you have freezer neglect? We get it, however did you know the benefits frozen food has? Let us tell you more from cost savings to being more eco friendly.
Debunking Frozen Food Myths - It's Time To Befriend Your Freezer
Stop overlooking the freezer section and get on board with frozen food… let us debunk some frozen food myths.
Healthy Sweet Tooth: Have Your Cake And Eat it
Healthy cake to feed the masses. Yes it’s true, it can be done. Deb and Nat give you tips and tricks to create healthy variants of your favourite treats.
Culture at the Core: Teaching Children about Norooz
Passing on our Persian heritage has always been important in our family. Here we give some inspiration on teaching the children about Norooz.
A Modern Persian Wedding: Fusing British and Persian Cultures on Our Big Day
How we introduced subtle nods to Persian food and culture into our wedding day
Abbie Asadi's Persian Food Love Story
"Never will I ever cook rice in a different way again (unless my children just can't wait…). The crispy bit as it was commonly known in our households or Tahdig to the connoisseurs."
Natasha's Persian Food Love Story
"To me, cooking and food is the centre of everything. We eat together as a family every night, cooking and eating well as a family is really important to me. Food is so much more than just food, its love, family, happiness, community, culture...it's home."
Melody Hossaini's Persian Food Love Story
“Every culture has its love language. I would say in Persian culture it's connection. We like to FEEL connection to others: to talk, debate, to cry, to laugh, share our feelings, thoughts and ideas.” 99% of this happens at the table, over meals and chai.”
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