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
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Recipe Ideas From the Fancy Food Show!
The Fancy Food show is like the food sampling Olympics, and with almost 2000 booths to choose from–how does one stand out from the pack? Well in a sea of prepackaged mostly processed carbs and snacks, freshly prepared and baked food is always going to win (not to mention my loud voice over the mic…… Continue reading Recipe Ideas From the Fancy Food Show!
Fancy Food Show Highlights and New Nutrition Series!
Hope everyone is enjoying the New Year so far. I started it out with a bang at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco! The Fancy Food Show is a multi-block convention center filled to the brim with every food trend you ever thought imaginable. This year the predominant food trends seemed to be primal protein…… Continue reading Fancy Food Show Highlights and New Nutrition Series!