Persian Love Cake: Bake Love Not War

Iran is often talked about negatively in headlines, but Iranian culture has always spoken in poetry, hospitality, fragrance, and food. Persian cuisine is generous, thoughtful, and deeply symbolic. To cook with their ingredients and flavors is to participate quietly in something much older than politics. Enter the Persian Love Cake.  Rooted in folklore and celebrating…… Continue reading Persian Love Cake: Bake Love Not War

Fancy Food Show San Francisco!

Imagine a gigantic multi-block convention center filled to the brim with every food trend you ever thought imaginable.  Teriyaki mushroom jerky, marzipan petit fours, every kind of artisan chocolate on the planet,  nut butter rich granola bars, super fruit smoothies, artisan ice creams, fresh Italian cannolis,  French jams of fig or rhubarb paired with butter…… Continue reading Fancy Food Show San Francisco!