Podcasts about persian new year

Today's HeadlinesHope for Syrian home rebuilders as sanctions persistKids fall behind as Manipur unrest continuesNowruz outreach is only a snapshot of God's bigger picture for Iran

This SATURDAY, we're talking about a weird pizza topping that surprisingly slaps, celebrating Persian New Year, Tash's weekend adventures in Toronto, the drama of checking your Uber ratings, the mind-blowing Severance finale, and the latest on Molly Mae and Tommy (are they back together??). xoxo Tash & Ro#itsaturdaypodListen & Subscribe: linktr.ee/itsaturdaypodFollow us on Instagram & TikTok: @itsaturdaypodDisclaimer: The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers.

Songs and tunes for the Persian New Year and the coming of Spring. Sad R.I.P. to Garifuna singer / activist Aurelio who died in a helicopter crash this week. Local concert previews: Ballake Sissoko, Judy Collins, Rum Ragged, Lucy MacNeil Quartet. A few new releases, too. Lots of CanCon. Elbows Up!

On the day of Nowruz, a Roqe Special with a Roundtable featuring some members of the Roqe Team and Tehranto Times reflecting on the Persian New Year. Jian is joined in the Roqe Hub studio by Pegah, Parissa, Tina, Ghazaleh, Ebi and Bella for a heartfelt conversation about the best and worst of Nowruz, fond family memories, the beauty of new beginnings, the worries about commercialization and the state of the world. Plus Jian opens the show with an essay entitled, “Nowruz: A Gift to the World.”

Come celebrate Nowruz, the Persian festival of the new year at East Shore! 'Nowruz' means 'new day' in Fārsī, and coincides with the spring equinox. This joyous festival has been celebrated for thousands of years, and is celebrated today by millions of people across the world. East Shore musical talent Misha Domirani will bring us his experiences of Nowruz and help lead a festive, musical colorful service! 

March is in full swing as the long preparations towards Nowruz (the Persian New Year) begin! To celebrate spring and all things pickled, we have two stories today- "The Pumpkin Child" and "The Rolling Pumpkin" from Iranian folklore traditions. Whether you want to listen to a Cinderella-esque fairy tale or the misadventures of an old woman, we have something for you!  Show notes can be found on our website at: www.talesfromtheenchantedforest.com You can also find us on: Bluesky Mastodon Instagram   TikTok

Get ready for the biggest holiday in the Persian culture by spring cleaning your kitchen, home, and mind! Persian New Year, also known also as Nowruz or Norooz, marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated around the world.    In this episode, we'll give you the tools to tackle “Khooneh Takoni” spring cleaning through your house and life, and prepare for a clean slate to start the new year off on. The beginning of the year is about renewal, a fresh start, and hope for a bright future.    We'll share an overview of the Nowruz/Norooz season, covering off traditions and rituals to get us ready, how to celebrate the actual event, including what to eat, and the grand final nature picnic on the 13th day after Nowruz.   Green foods are the staple for this occasion and we chat about our favorite dishes and how to serve them.   Check out these previous episodes for an indepth listen to Nowruz/Norooz Persian New Year: Episode 22:  Prelude to Persian New Year and Char Shambeh Souri  Episode 23 :  Persian New Year Haftseen and Food  Episode 24:  Persian New Year Siz Da Bedar   Episode 73: Growing Sabzeh with Naz Deravian Episode 75:  Norooz Haftseen  Episode 126:  Persian New Year Nowruz  Episode 128: Setting Sofreh Episode 164:  Extra Sweet Nowruz with Zozo Baking    All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

Happy Lunar New Year! For me, 2025 started yesterday cause of the hot mess this past month.And if 2025 ain't cuttin it in February, we have the Persian New Year on March 20.2025, YOU got a full quarter to pull yourself together. No excuses.With everything going on in the world, how do we even market in 2025!?Here's what's real: We have a trust problem.So, how do we fix it?How do we even market this year?And what trends should we actually pay attention to?The answers? I got you.What We Cover in This Episode:Marketing Trends for 2025Why we have a trust issueHow to thrive in this marketIf you would like to see how to work with me to create a more sustainable life where you can be more present with yourself and create your own checklist of success that's not created by society and loved ones, then schedule a complimentary legacy business and career review at elainelou.com/callResources Mentioned:Find Monica Shrock OnlineEpisode 04: How to Start Being Less Dependent on Social Media with Monica | Listen on Apple | Listen on SpotifyEpisode 38 Part 2. One Year Later, How I Became Less Dependent on Social Media with Monica Schrock with Monica | Listen on Apple | Listen on SpotifyEpisode 62 Beyond Small Talk: Networking as an Introvert with Monica | Listen on Apple | Listen on SpotifyWhere We Can Connect:Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it's a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/callFollow the Podcast on Apple: WOC and Allies: Business and Career RealtalkFollow the Podcast on Spotify: WOC and Allies: Business and Career RealtalkFollow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou CartasCheck out our 311 client reviews on: elainelou.com/testimonialsCheck out our other podcasts for Women of Color

In this episode, Sheerin Gryloo's journey unfolds as a testament to resilience and advocacy. A first-generation Iranian American, Sheerin shares her family's immigration experience and the challenges they overcame in the United States. Her narrative is deeply rooted in cultural pride, shaped by celebrations like the Persian New Year, while also acknowledging the sacrifices her parents made following the Iranian Revolution.Central to Sheerin's story is her advocacy for women's rights and systemic change. She bravely discusses her personal experiences with sexual violence and the Title IX process, shedding light on the complexities survivors face in seeking justice and healing. Sheerin's insights underscore the urgent need for better education on sexual violence and comprehensive support systems for survivors.The episode highlights Sheerin's initiatives, including the founding of the Women's Advocacy Initiative, aimed at empowering survivors and driving systemic reform, and her co-founding of Untitled Nine focused on improving metrics and prevention strategies for sexual violence in educational settings. Sheerin emphasizes the critical importance of supporting organizations like Genesis, which provide vital services for domestic violence survivors.Sheerin's journey offers a poignant exploration of cultural identity and the imperative for societal change. Her story not only informs but also inspires listeners to take action, supporting initiatives that champion survivors' rights and contribute to a more just and equitable world.

Curious about what Iranian food really tastes like? In this episode of Tasty Trails Travel Pod, we chat with Sahar, who grew up in Tehran. She shares her personal journey and gives us an insider's view of Iran's vibrant food culture. From the mouthwatering stews like gheimeh and ghormeh sabzi to the crispy delights of tahdig, Sahar takes us on a culinary tour that'll make your taste buds tingle. Plus, we get the lowdown on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and the unique traditions that come with it. Grab a snack and join us for this flavorful adventure! ***Looking to experience the flavors we've explored firsthand?  Skip the stress of travel planning and work with a trusted professional to take care of all of that for you!   Travel Trails specializes in crafting unforgettable travel experiences tailored to your taste for adventure.  Don't miss out on tasting these delicious dishes because you don't have the time to plan.  Visit https://travel-trails.com/ to learn more and follow  @TastyTrailsTravelPod and @Travel.Trails___ on Instagram to stay up to date on episodes and all things food & travel

As we begin a new quarter of the year, it's easy to feel behind in your life and business, especially if you haven't reached your goals. We've entered a new season in this new quarter, including celebrating the Persian New Year, which is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Today, I want to bring […] The post Episode 147: Goal Setting for Q2 appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

In this enriching episode of "Community Conversations," hosts Ryan and Abbie explore the profound impact of community on personal identity and the journey to finding where we belong. Celebrating the Persian New Year, Naw-Ruz, they delve into how traditions and cultural heritage can forge deeper connections within communities. Key Highlights: Celebration of Culture and Tradition: Ryan and Abbie share personal anecdotes about the Persian New Year, Naw-Ruz, and discuss the importance of maintaining cultural traditions to foster a sense of belonging and identity within communities. The Essence of Community: The hosts examine the multifaceted nature of community - its formation, discovery, and the sense of belonging it provides. They share insights on the intrinsic link between one's identity and their integration into communities that resonate with their values and interests. Practical Ways to Engage: From cooking to reading storybooks, the episode uncovers simple yet effective ways individuals can explore and connect with communities that align with their heritage and passions. Community Meetups: Reflecting on their community meetups, Ryan and Abbie highlight the evolution of these gatherings and the warm, inclusive atmosphere that encourages genuine interactions, support, and the expansion of connections. The Universal Need for Belonging: The conversation culminates with a discussion on the universal desire for belonging, the significance of face-to-face interactions, and the role communities play in personal growth, mental, and physical well-being. What You'll Learn: How cultural traditions and personal identity influence community belonging. Strategies for finding and integrating into communities that align with your identity and interests. The importance of community engagement and participation in fostering personal growth and well-being. Insights into organizing and evolving community meetups to enhance connections and inclusivity. Join Ryan and Abbie as they underscore the transformative power of communities in our lives, advocating for heart-centered leadership and a commitment to being better than yesterday. Whether you're looking to find, belong, or create your community, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.Click here.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/art-hounds/id525807829?mt=2Crafting tales in silverDiscover the enchanting world of Norwegian folk tales reimagined through contemporary jewelry at the Nordic Center. Renowned artist Liz Bucheit's exhibition "Hand of Huldra" showcases the tradition of silver as protection against evil, blending myth and craftsmanship. Alison Aune is a professor of art education at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a former board member at the Nordic Center. She recommends a show currently at the Nordic Center, “Hand of Huldra” by Liz Bucheit of Lanesboro.“What she specializes in is reimagining Norwegian folk tales, folk traditions, through her contemporary jewelry,” Aune explains.“In Norway — and in a lot of the Nordic and Baltic countries — silver was thought to protect you against evil. So there's a tradition with the bride wearing a bridal crown of silver, having all sorts of silver pendants so that she's protected.”On display are crowns, as well as other silver objects, which Aune describes as “phenomenal. She's just really an expert on taking those Norwegian stories and finding their way to jewelry.”“Hand of Huldra” is on display until April 27.Celebrating NowruzJoin the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective for a vibrant celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the Ordway in St. Paul. Experience international and local musicians in a concert followed by a reception featuring tea and cookies.Visual artist Katayoun Amjati says she's been hearing from friends in the northeast Minneapolis arts and music scene about the concert “Voices Unveiled: A Nowruz Celebration and Community Gathering,” presented by the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective. Nowruz is the Persian New Year, which was celebrated on March 19. The concert includes both international and local musicians and will be followed by a reception afterward that includes tea and cookies. Amjati says the concert will be a chance to celebrate and also to honor and mourn alongside those women struggling for rights in Iran. She notes that two of the singers recently moved from Iran to the U.S., and she looks forward to hearing their voices.  “Voices Unveiled: A Nowruz Celebration and Community Gathering” is Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ordway in St. Paul. Tickets are limited. A tragicomedy journey Embark on a poignant yet uplifting journey with "Phantom Loss," a puppet show by Oanh Vu, staged by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis. Join a Vietnamese American girl in a tale of haunting, friendship with ghosts and the struggles of generational trauma and deportation. Anh-Thu Pham of Theater Mu has seen previous workshops of Oanh Vu's puppet show “Phantom Loss,” and she's looking forward to seeing the final version staged by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in Minneapolis.It's a tragicomedy about a Vietnamese American girl who moves to a new small town with her mother to run a nail salon. The house where she lives is haunted, and she becomes friends with the ghost. It's a refugee story about generational trauma and deportation, told with heart and humor. Pham, who grew up watching “Sesame Street” and “Mr. Rogers,” points out the power of puppetry to take on heavy subjects without losing sight of joy.  “I think, for any of us that have dealt with generational trauma, or any hard things in our lives,” says Pham, “if you sit in the darkness, you won't be able to live, you won't be able to process through that. And I think that's when good art is done: you kind of see and experience life in its wholeness. I think this is what ‘Phantom Loss' can do.” The show opens Friday with a preview show Thursday, and it runs through April 7. There is a pay-what-you-can performance on April 2. The show is rated PG/PG-13. 

We're taking a lil' Persian New Year vacation this week! But fear not, we have a couple of segments of the show that we've been saving for this very moment. First up, we have David Cross and Seena Ghaznavi join to discuss how to channel your anger. Then, we have a wonderful conversation with Danielle Durchslag and Laurel Braitman on how many books we're reading.——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Head to Paired.com/FakeTheNation to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. A happier relationship starts here!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KCSB's Rosie Xuan hosts this episode focusing on Deltopia advance planning. It features an interview with KCSB's Clarissa Hom and Owen Meyers, leader of the AS-UCSB group UCIV, about how this student group will be keeping streets and residents safe over this spring festival weekend. Rosie Xuan speaks with IV's top law enforcement officer, SBSO Lt. Garrett TeSlaa, about special enforcement plans over the party weekend. You'll also hear about a festival that the IVCSD, IV's local government, is planning to keep the party safe. This episode also features an interview about Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with members of the UCSB Persian Students Group.

Nowruz, Nooruz, Nauryz, and Nawruz. These are the names for the same holiday: Persian New Year. - Навруз, Нооруз, Наурыз и Новруз. Это разные вариации названия одного и того же праздника — дня весеннего равноденствия и персидского нового года, который в этом году отмечают 20 марта.

Spring has finally arrived in the Enchanted Forest, but it's also the Persian New Year, Nowruz! In honour of this celebration, Fox and Sparrow explore the classic Persian folktale: Fatima and the Crow. This cozy story will make you feel like you have entered a Studio Ghibli film before moving to a higher-stakes ending where an old grandma learns how to take down those in power.   Enjoying the Podcast? We want to hear from you! Leave us a review on Podchaser or follow us on Goodpods and tell us what story you want us to cover next! Show notes can be found on our website at: www.talesfromtheenchantedforest.com You can also find us on: Twitter @FromEnchanted Bluesky Mastodon Instagram   TikTok

pWotD Episode 2513: Nowruz Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a popular Wikipedia page every day.With 996,028 views on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 our article of the day is Nowruz.Nowruz (Persian: نوروز [noːˈɾuːz]) is the Iranian or Persian New Year celebrated by various ethnic groups worldwide. It is a festival based on the spring equinox— which marks the first day of the new year in the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar, on or around 21 March on the Gregorian calendar.The day of Nowruz has its origins in the Iranian religion of Zoroastrianism and is thus rooted in the traditions of the Iranian peoples; however, it has been celebrated by diverse communities for over 3,000 years in Western Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans, and South Asia. Presently, while it is largely a secular holiday for most celebrants and enjoyed by people of several different faiths and backgrounds, Nowruz remains a holy day for Zoroastrians, Baháʼís, and some Muslim communities. As the spring equinox, Nowruz marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, i.e. the moment at which the Sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year. Traditional customs of Nowruz include fire and water, ritual dances, gift exchanges, reciting poetry, symbolic objects and more; these customs differ between the diverse peoples and countries that celebrate the festival.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:30 UTC on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Nowruz on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kajal Neural.

In honor of Norooz, aka the Persian New Year, aka the Spring Equinox, this episode is dedicated to setting new years goals and how to *actually* achieve them. The episode takes you through a 5-step plan to make your dreams your reality, with concrete, tangible, actionable, advice. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benefit from the episode. Join the BLUSH ACADEMY, where you get access to every single Blush Academy course & digital product-- including the Attachment Styles course & the brand new Nervous System Regulation course, along with the Q&A service, all for a low monthly fee. This membership has every single tool & resource that you need to move to secure attachment & have stable, safe, fulfilling relationships. Click here to join. To enroll in the NERVOUS SYSTEM COURSE a-la carte:Regulate Your Nervous System If you have any questions you want answered on the podcast, submit them to theblushpod@gmail.com or LEAVE A VOICEMAIL. You can also submit anonymously here. Follow us on instagram:instagram.com/blushpodinstagram.com/hiwaaaaaaaa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blush-pod/message

Today is the first day of spring, which means celebrations are beginning for Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year. Shelbia Jackson, founding director of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, and Isabella Brathwaite, student filmmaker and high school senior at Dekalb School of the Arts, discuss The DeKalb County Student Film Festival. Dance Canvas executive artistic director Angela Harris and dancer and choreographer Dominque Kinsey detail the Dance Canvas performance and film screenings at the Ferst Center for the Arts on March 22nd and 23rd.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tomorrow is Nowruz, the Persian New Year! Nasim Alikhani, chef & owner of Sofreh and author of the cookbook Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine, joins us to discuss how she celebrates the New Year and provide some culinary tips ahead of the holiday. Plus, we take calls!

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Join us as we get ready to celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz (or also spelled Norooz, Nowrooz, Norouz, Noroz) which occurs on the moment of the Spring Equinox. Persians around the world celebrate by gathering around a Sofreh Haft Seen, the symbolic display of the “Seven S's” that sets the intentions of the new year.    In the second half of the episode, Beata and Bita are joined by special guest Fariba Nafissi from ZoZo Baking and the trio chat about what Nowruz means to them and special memories. Fariba shares her recipe for Nane-Par Feather Cookies with the Modern Persian Food podcast listeners! Recipe below and learn more HERE.    Episodes referenced: Episode 126: Persian New Year | Norooz/Nowruz Episode 75:  Norooz Haft Seen Episode 73: Growing Sabzeh with Naz Deravian Episode 22:  Norooz Part 1 - Prelude to Nowruz and Charshambeh Soori Episode 23:  Norooz Part 2 Episode 24:  Norooz Part 3   ZoZo Baking Recipe for Nane Par: Feather Cookies Yields: 45-50 cookies                                      Bake time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 150g (1 1/2 cups) powdered sugar 200g (1 cup & 1 tablespoon) vegetable shortening 2 egg yolks 375g (2 cups) all purpose flour 2 teaspoons cardamom powder 3-4 tablespoons brewed saffron (for decoration) 50g / 1/3 cup ground pistachios (for decoration) Process: Preheat the oven to 325°F , cover two baking trays with parchment paper. Using a food processor mix in the powdered sugar and shortening, until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolks and mix. Add flour and pulse until you have a soft dough. Slightly dust your work surface with flour, roll out the dough to 1/8" thick and use a cookie cutter to shape your dough. Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to the baking tray, use a fork or a feather to gently pierce the top of the cookies, and decorate with brewed saffron and ground pistachios. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Once cooled, keep in an airtight container in a cool place for up to two weeks.   All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

In preparation for the Persian New Year/astrological new year, host Hiwa Alaghebandian discusses your *dream* life. The episode opens with an interactive goal-setting exercise, and goes on to reveal science-based tools that will help you bring your goals to fruition. This week's Foods that Make You Blush segment focuses on foods that harness sun & moon magic, because we're getting *witchy* this week. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benefit from the episode. Join the BLUSH ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP, where you get access to every single Blush Academy course & digital product-- including the Attachment Styles course & the brand new Nervous System Regulation course, along with the Q&A service, all for a low monthly fee. This membership has every single tool & resource that you need to move to secure attachment & have stable, safe, fulfilling relationships. Click here to join. To enroll in the NERVOUS SYSTEM COURSE a-la carte:Regulate Your Nervous System If you have any questions you want answered on the podcast, submit them to theblushpod@gmail.com or LEAVE A VOICEMAIL. You can also submit anonymously here. Follow us on instagram:instagram.com/blushpodinstagram.com/hiwaaaaaaaa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blush-pod/message

In the last episode of Australian True Crime, our guest Arman Abrahimzadeh OAM told the story of his childhood and adolescence. It was an existence characterized by fear and violence in which he, his sisters and their mother eventually made a pact never to allow anyone to be left alone with his father. The patriarch of the family ruled with violence and financial control. Nevertheless, Arman's mother and her children did escape with nothing but a few clothes, and they began to create a new life for themselves. After several years, his mother worked up enough courage to attend The Persian New Year celebrations at the Adelaide Exhibition Center, with hundreds of other people believing she'd be safe in such a large crowd. But later that night, Arman was woken by a terrible phone call. He was told his father, who'd also attended the event, had stabbed his mother. Today, Arman is a successful businessman in Adelaide, a member of that city's council and a member of the Order of Australia. Arman is a father, a husband, brother and he's an ambassador for Our Watch. He and his sister's have started a foundation named after their mother, Zahra Abrahimzadeh. Click here to visit the Zahra Foundation website.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Arman Abrahimzadeh OAM. Click here to visit the Zahra Foundation website.Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at team@smartfella.com.auBuild your pro podcast with The Audio CollegeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It's a shortened version of this week's more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In the last episode of Australian True Crime, our guest Arman Abrahimzadeh OAM told the story of his childhood and adolescence. It was an existence characterized by fear and violence in which he, his sisters and their mother eventually made a pact never to allow anyone to be left alone with his father. The patriarch of the family ruled with violence and financial control. Nevertheless, Arman's mother and her children did escape with nothing but a few clothes, and they began to create a new life for themselves. After several years, his mother worked up enough courage to attend The Persian New Year celebrations at the Adelaide Exhibition Center, with hundreds of other people believing she'd be safe in such a large crowd. But later that night, Arman was woken by a terrible phone call. He was told his father, who'd also attended the event, had stabbed his mother. Today, Arman is a successful businessman in Adelaide, a member of that city's council and a member of the Order of Australia. Arman is a father, a husband, brother and he's an ambassador for Our Watch. He and his sister's have started a foundation named after their mother, Zahra Abrahimzadeh. Click here to visit the Zahra Foundation website.For Support: Lifeline  on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram Guest: Arman Abrahimzadeh OAM. Click here to visit the Zahra Foundation website.Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew TankardGET IN TOUCH:Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at team@smartfella.com.auBuild your pro podcast with The Audio CollegeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

End of Year Chat with Nima KharraziOn this pre-New Year's Day special of The Insomnia Project, Marco Timpano welcomes Nima Kharrazi, the host and producer of the "My Gastric Sleeve Podcast," for a heartwarming conversation that sets the tone for the upcoming year. As they delve into the cozy atmosphere, they explore topics ranging from festive resolutions to the timeless allure of the Persian New Year.Ditch the bustling parties! Marco and Nima open up about their laid-back New Year's Eve traditions. Picture a quiet movie marathon, serene moments with loved ones, and perhaps indulging in a slice of pizza – no judgment here.Persian New Year Delights: Join Nima on a captivating journey through Nowruz, the lively Persian New Year celebration in March. Experience a unique twist on spring cleaning, the symbolism of Haft-Sin tables, and the delight of family feasts.Fireplace Flickering Magic: The conversation takes a snug turn as Marco and Nima share their admiration for the enchanting appeal of fireplaces. From the soothing crackle of flames to the warm glow enveloping a room, they revel in the uncomplicated magic of firelight.Global Celebrations: Nima takes us on a virtual tour of intriguing New Year's traditions worldwide – from the grape-eating frenzy in Spain. Discover these diverse customs that spark wanderlust and remind us of the myriad ways people welcome fresh beginnings.So, snuggle up with your favorite blanket, dim the lights, and let Marco and Nima's soothing voices guide you into a tranquil pre-New Year's slumber. This episode serves as the perfect remedy to the holiday rush, gently emphasizing that sometimes, the best way to welcome the new year is with good company, a touch of firelight, and the anticipation of new beginnings.Additional Notes:Explore Nima's insightful podcast, "My Gastric Sleeve," for personal stories and valuable information about weight loss surgery.Share your cherished New Year's traditions and memories in the comments below!And, if you're in need of more insomnia-fighting tips, visit our website and social media channels for calming inspiration.Connect with us on:Twitter: @listenandsleepInstagram: @theinsomniaprojectWeb: theinsomniaproject.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaprojectWishing you an early Happy New Year from all of us at The Insomnia Project! May your sleep be restful, your dreams vivid, and your resolutions stick like warm honey to a spoon. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite you to join us around the table to meet the immigrant chefs who celebrate their culture, share diverse cuisine, and nourish our communities. In our inaugural episode of this Immigration Nerds series, Food of Immigrants, host Lauren Clarke takes you to meet Chef Maziar Farivar and his brother Shahab Farivar, the owners of the Peacock Café in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C. For 25 years, these two brothers from Iran have successfully bridged cultures rich in history with menu items that honor tradition while infusing locally sourced ingredients.Nerds, hit play to dig into taste and culture and meet the culinary diplomats that strengthen the fabric of America.SHOW RESOURCE LINKS:Peacock Café | Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life. Chef Maziar Farivar has been featured at the prestigious James Beard Foundation Dinner and is amongst the chefs across the nation to be selected for the US State Department's American Culinary Corps. https://www.peacockcafe.com/American Culinary Corps | In partnership with the James Beard Foundation, the Department of State has curated the American Culinary Corps, a network of more than 80 of the United States' influential chefs and culinary professionals who participate in programs and events on behalf of the Department of State in the United States and abroad to foster cross-cultural exchange. https://www.state.gov/diplomatic-culinary-partnership/Chef Maziar Farivar at the White House | On March 11, 2015, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed all to a celebration of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, at the White House. Chef Maziar did the cooking! https://youtu.be/ZOQj50TUUiw

This week's episode is sponsored by: Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.       Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices       Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!     When was the last time you received a gift and were truly surprised? Surprised like someone had crawled inside your brain and pulled out the EXACT thing that would make you squeal with delight? That's what it's like to be a member of Twice Sheared Sheep's Surprise Box Club. And 250 new slots just opened for their 2023 club! Make this year a year of joy with 2 seasonal boxes delivered right to your hot little hands with exactly what you were wishing for; awesome knitting tools, luscious yarn, and surprise knitting gifts you didn't even know to ask for. Grab your slot before they sell out again! Visit Twiceshearedsheep.com   On the Needles :(0:37) Gigi at Jasmin's house knitting: socks for Andrew working on stripey socks  Gigi: working on the second meadowland baby blanket, finished body and sewed up seam. Very potato chippy.  Jasmin perseveres on her For Fox Sake pullover by Maxim Cyr in Lisa Souza SW “Squashblossom” and Neighborhood Fiber Co for the contrast colors. ⅓ through the yoke. Making notes on my pattern in KnitCompanion, since I can't comfortably do it in Ravelry Gigi sewed in ends on first meadowlands and sewed seam. Jasmin has finished the knitting on the second Geometry by Minimi Knit Design in Mitchell's Creations yarn "Bayou" colorway Gigi started a green preemie hat. Finished  this with a leaf on the top   Ends woven in; Gigi mentions Nicky Epstein Jasmin's “worm” project progress; Tulip I-cord machine Jasmin is nearly done with the brim of the Vertizontal Slouch hat in some aged self-striping yarn Klutz press Friendship bracelets Events:(16:39) Me made May is coming up      Mother Knows Best: (17:49) Jasmin talks about her Custom Croqui from MyBodyModel When knitting Attacks:(29:38) Gigi talks about her Meadowlands blanket. Jasmin's Quilt top seams were all wiggy. Norelco Ear and Nose hair trimmer! Knit more, know more :(38:23) A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.   Protests are ongoing, 269 days. Jasmin does a Persian New Year's presentation in Genevieve's class Here's a link to the Haftseen coloring page   And Sew on: (47:08) Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2   Need to do a research project, and Power Point presentation. Reading about recycling of off cuts into new polyester fibers  Jasmin: Patterns for wedding reception outfits Jasmin- Dr Seuss quilt for a rainbow baby- quilt top done - We mention Sandra Chandler- the quilter who works with reclaimed denim.    

On today's show, about 100 Afghan refugees in Northwest Arkansas gathered to celebrate Nowruz, or Persian New Year. Also, how picking up after pets can improve water quality, the first episode of "The BeLOVED Community" is available, local music and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Persian New Year starts on the first day of Spring, and I wanted to make an episode where I read off my article about Norooz that I wrote for the LA Times. Persian New Year is a secular holiday full of traditional and symbolism dating three millennia. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/opinion/tn-dpt-me-0323-commentary3-20140321-story.htmlEnjoy the episode. Follow @DrImanSadri 

Now Ruz is the Persian New Year and it's celebrations are wonderful. But what if you are a refugee living in Turkey? How do you celebrate? Sam, a refugee believer, delivered care package boxes to those in need and shares his experiences. Underground House Calls is a part of "Go and Do," a ministry equipping believers to help their fellow believers in persecuted countries. More information can be found at: http://www.becomingjoshua.org.

Interest rates went up this week, we look at what that means for your bank account. Then, North County resident Sierra Enge joins the San Diego Wave FC soccer team when they start the season Saturday. Lastly, we talk about Persian New Year and the traditions behind the holiday.

Today we discuss Persian New Year, being sick, John's goth and satanic vampire after-hours parties, fights with friends, and the new cult we're going to infiltrate, UNICULT! Enjoy. Join us in the Patreon for Part 2 that we recorded right after this: JOIN THE PATREON! There are 6 episodes on there currently and a new one each week:https://www.patreon.com/theidahour Please subscribe, rated and review. Instagram : @idatavs https://www.instagram.com/idatavs/?hl=en Twitter: @idatavakoli https://twitter.com/IdaTavakoli Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tx8gss... John's Instagram: @johnbaddmanhttps://www.instagram.com/johnbaddman... John's Podcast: Gutter Oil

Gov. Newsom wants to transform the state's oldest prison — San Quentin — into a rehabilitation center inspired by prisons in Scandinavian countries like Norway. Earth is approaching catastrophic levels of global warming and irreversible damage within the next decade, but there's still a little time to avoid calamity, says the U.N. COVID-19 may be linked to raccoon dogs that were illegally being sold at a seafood market in Wuhan, China. That's according to a team of international researchers. Wyoming recently became the first state to ban the pills used for medication abortions. Drugs like mifepristone and misoprostol are the most common way to end a pregnancy. The Persian New Year is a time to celebrate spring and fresh beginnings. Nassir Nassirzadeh, a first-generation Iranian American and KCRW DJ, shares songs for the holiday.

Persian New Year celebrations are taking place across Isla Vista and UCSB. It's a really important time in Persian culture, focusing on rebirth and spring. However, with the protests going on in Iran following the murder of Mahsa Amini in September of 2022, this year, Nowruz holds a deeper meaning for many Iranians. KCSB's Ava Kuredjian and Bella Genolio spoke with members of UCSB's Persian student group about Nowruz, which is on March 20th and 21st this year. They walked us through some New Years traditions, their Nowruz show, which took place on March 4th, and how the UCSB Persian community is staying strong through the uprisings in Iran.

Persian New Year is upon us. To mark the occasion, host Jeff Douglas is joined by Atefa Tabesh and Negar Haji, two Iranian women living in Nova Scotia. Negar performed a revolutionary song of Iran on her hammered dulcimer.

Nowruz, Nooruz, Nauryz, and Nawruz. These are the names for the same holiday: Persian New Year and the spring equinox day in the northern hemisphere on March 21. - Навруз, Нооруз, Наурыз и Новруз. Это разные вариации названия одного и того же праздника — дня весеннего равноденствия и персидского нового года, который отмечают 21 марта.

Although news about Iran doesn't deluge our headlines any longer, as it did the days and weeks after Ms. Mahsa Amini's murder, we continue to hear and see trickles of news about Iran and Iranians. And it's a good time to talk about it, because it's the Persian New Year on March 20th - just 3 days from now.  In this episode, my guest, Dr. Khodadad Rezakhani of Leiden University, takes us from the Black Sea to the Iranian plateau to talk about Persians & Iranians. Are these terms interchangeable? He also tells us which one is more appropriate: the Persian or Iranian New Year? From there we talk about Eranshahr, and why that important term developed during the Sasanian Empire as opposed to earlier empires, namely the Achaemenid and Parthians. Dr. Rezakhani describes the importance of the Sasanian Empire in history, and how this mighty empire pummeled the Byzantine Roman Empire and then, suddenly, fell to the Arabs and Islamization of Iran. Throughout our conversation, he debunks many myths about Iran and world history.  To learn more about Dr. Rezakhani, you can visit his academic homepage.  In addition, below are links to other episodes about Iran: S2E42: An Islamic state pretending to be a republic. CIA's 1953 coup & the 1979 Revolution. Dr. Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi S2E34: Iran's History of Hijab & Women's Rights, Dr. Janet Afary S2E33: Iranians of the 1979 Revolution, Dr. Naghmeh Sohrabi S2E25: Iran-U.S. Diplomacy, Dr. Vali Nasr S1E25: Iran's Leadership, Government Structure & Religion, Dr. Vali Nasr Adel Host of the History Behind News podcast HIGHLIGHTS: get future episode highlights in your inbox. SUPPORT: please click here and join our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.

Setting a sofreh or special table setting is the first step in honoring the ancient traditions of our ancestors on several holidays. In this week's episode, Bita and Beata dive into what goes on each of the sofrehs, what they represent, and also common themes amongst them. These happy occasions include the following seasonal transitions and also when people get married:   Norouz/Norooz | the Persian New Year with setting a haftsin;  Mehregan | celebration of fall and special setting  Yalda | the Persian winter solstice celebration Sofreh aghd | Persian wedding setting   This episode is sponsored by Sadaf Foods, award winning home-made Persian sauces. Find them online at Sadaf.   Use special offer code:  Modern15 For 15% off of kashk, esfand, and norouz collection Free shipping on all orders over $100   Feel free to submit a question for our Ask the Beats segment of our show and we will feature it in a future episode!  Email us with your question, hello@modernpersianfood.com or leave us an audio message through Instagram @modernpersianfood   Modern Persian Food podcast references: Episode 75:  Norooz Haft Seen Episode 51:  Mehregan Episode 114:  Yalda Winter Solstice Episode 20:  Persian Weddings with Nilou   All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

Nadia Niakossary is a Huntsville native who's family has been integral to the the Mid City area for decades.  Nadia takes me on her journey from tripling her high school graduation money in a creative way, studying at Auburn, cutting her teeth in event planning in the Windy City, and her meteoric rise within the RCP Companies as a now Sr. Director of Development.  Nadia's and RCP's portfolio of success in transforming the Mid City is nothing short of impressive with the creation of The Camp, recruiting and courting Trader Joe's, and the incredible story of the Music Audit leading to the smash hit-equivalent success of the building of the Orion Amphitheater.  Nadia is the middle child of three and very proud of her Persian roots and, in fact, Nadia worked to have Mayor Tommy Battle sign a proclamation to have March 20th officially recognized as Nowruz in Huntsville each year.  Nowruz (pronounced No-Rooz) is observed each year at the start of spring and signifies the Persian New Year, making the Persian calendar the most accurate in the world.  Episode Timeline:  00:00 Start  02:50 Rob Hamilton  Shout-out 08:05  RCP Companies  11:36 High School Jam Triples $$$  15:31 Growing up in HSV  21:45 Hawaii  26:15 Family Pictures  30:00 Proclamation  34:30 Persian Culture  39:40 Weddings  42:33 Soccer/World Cup  49:10 Career Start  52:30 The Camp  54:54 Start of RCP  01:01:48 The Camp  01:09:20 Trade Joe's  01:26:37 Music Audit  01:38:56 Picture Pack  01:43:50 Music Board  01:47:00 Speaking Engagements  01:50:38 UAH Class  01:58:22 Name That Tune  02:13:00 Karaoke  02:15:46 Conclusion   ***Merch Store Now Open (Open until March 31) http://bit.ly/3ytRDmQT-Shirts, Long Sleeve, Hoodies, Hats, and Tumbler.  Act Fast!!**   For more information on the RCP Companies visit https://rcpcompanies.com Follow Nadia on Instagram: @three6nadia   Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast   Website: www.ourtownpodcast.net  Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z Audio available on all platforms - just search for "Our Town Podcast"     Follow us on social media:  LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/41rlgTt Facebook: https://bit.ly/ourtownpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/ TikTok: http://bit.ly/3XIFsgo

Persian New Year is celebrated this month, and Jasmin Darznik will mark the occasion by working magic with lentils, just like her grandmother did.

The biggest Persian holiday of the year, the Persian new year, is called Norooz (also spelled Nowruz) which translates to a new day.  Beata and Bita covers the whole gamut of the 2+ week festivities from spring cleaning (Khoneh Takooni) and Chahar Shambeh Soori, growing spring grass (Sabzeh), and setting a symbolic table setting (Haft-seen setting), all the way through the picnic day that closes things out, Sizde Bedar!   This episode has been sponsored by Zaffrus Saffron - The True Taste of Saffron Find them at Zaffrus.com or Amazon.   Now that the Beats have given a great overview of the traditional customs and events, what modern day versions will you incorporate into springtime fun?  Will you set up a haft-seen, grow spring grass, or give cash aidees?  We hope we've inspired you to join in any aspects of the Persian new year that meets your current lifestyle.   Ask the Beats!  Do you know that we have a segment in most of our episodes where we take in your questions?  Submit a question or comment through Instagram (try the audio feature!), email (hello@modernpersianfood.com) and we'll do our best to incorporate it into a future episode.  You may choose to include your name and handle or to remain anonymous.   Modern Persian Food podcast references: Episode 22:  Norooz Part 1 Episode 23:  Norooz Part 2 Episode 24:  Norooz Part 3 Episode 73: Growing Sabzeh with Naz Deravian Episode 75:  Norooz Haft Seen Episode 64: Aash Reshteh   Beata's Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup and Asheh Reshteh – Persian Noodle Soup – Original Recipe Post Beata's Persian Frittata Koo Koo Sabzi   All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

It's almost officially springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and the vernal equinox brings with it another reason to celebrate: Nowruz! Commonly known as Persian New Year, Nowruz has its roots in a millennia-old religion founded by a man named Zartosht whose ideas had a profound impact on the world. Anna introduces fire temples and what ancient writers had to say about Zoroastrianism, while Amber hypes the Bronze Age in Central Asia and suggests some ways in which Zoroastrian ideas have affected other religions. Nowruz: Traditions for Persian New Year (United States Institute of Peace: The Iran Primer)What life was like when Zoroaster lived? (Zoroastrian Kids)Avesta (Livius.org)Zoroastrians of Central Asia: Evidence from Archaeology and Art (FEZANA Journal via Academia.edu)Records of the General Conference, 31st session, Paris, 2001, v. 2: Proceedings (UNESCO)Ancient Sogdiana: A ‘Zoroastrian Stronghold' (Avesta.org)Parsi Woman Excommunication Case (Supreme Court Observer)Early Chahar-Taqi Fire Houses and Temples (Heritage Institute)The culture and social institutions of ancient Iran (WorldCat.org)Ātaškada (Encyclopedia Iranica)Fire Altars and Fire Temples in the First Millennia BC/AD in the Iranian World (via ResearchGate)Zoroastrians in East Africa (The Zoroastrian Diaspora)The Obscure Religion that Shaped the West (BBC Culture)An Archaeology of Religion (via Google Books)A Rare Glimpse Inside A Zoroastrian Temple In New York (HuffPost)

Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons. 

Episode 35. In this episode, Tommy and MJ talk all about the role food plays in a relationship. Why did MJ hide Tommy's sandwiches? Why does she say she's not hungry but then eat his food? How come she never knows what she wants to eat? They discuss the importance of accountability and having healthy habits. Then MJ talks about Persian New Year and all the traditions that are celebrated. Tune in for another fun episode! Do you want to be featured on the pod? DM us at @tillthedirtpodcast on Instagram for a chance to have your question answered by Tommy and MJ. Do you want a personalized video from MJ or Tommy? https://www.cameo.com/mercedesjavid https://www.cameo.com/tfeightnyc To learn more about Feight Club, follow us on social media @tillthedirtpodcast @mercedesjavid @tfeightnyc Till the Dirt Merch is here! https://tillthedirtpodcast.com/merchandise/ For tickets to see their live podcast in New York City - May 9 & May 11, click below: https://tillthedirtpodcast.com/events/

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Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, be sure to follow Counterjam wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

Round out your Norooz/Nowruz season by taking the popular Salad Olivier to Sizdeh Bedar! Sizdeh Bedar is the 13th day of the Persian New Year where it is tradition to get out of the house and have a picnic or spend time outdoors.   Salad Olivier (pronounced ooloovieh or olivieh) is a potato, chicken, and egg salad with a tangy twist – pickles add crunch and a punchy tartness.  We serve Salad Olivier as an appetizer or side dish at gatherings.  It is a wonderful compliment to kabab at barbecues, potlucks, and picnics - always a crowd pleaser!   Similar to Russian version - both have potatoes, carrots, peas, pickles, and mayo Persian potato salad has boiled eggs and chicken. However Russian potato salad has diced ham, onion and dill, the Persian version does not.   What we like about it: Easy to make ahead, batch cook, meal prep Travels well to parties and picnics Unique, fun twist to potato salad - a popular crowd pleaser   Basics of recipe: Cooked chicken breasts Cooked potatoes Peas & carrots (sometimes available frozen) Dill pickles (the crunchier the better!) Hard-boiled eggs Mayonnaise Salt, pepper, and lemon juice    Recipe variations: Cut down on the mayo - possible substitutes:  light mayo, yogurt, or mustard (will alter the flavor) Traditional method to serve has an extra layer of mayo covering the salad as a canvas to then decorate the top with vegetables Scoop method - scoop it in the shape of a ball and decorate around it Serve in split top buns or rolls as a sandwich Experiment with your preference of different types of potatoes and whether or not to keep the potato skins intact   Ask the Beats Bita wants to know, what is a special Sizdeh Bedar memory that you have and can share? Beata:  Enjoying a big pot of Maman joon's Loobia polo out in a big park at a picnic   References: Ep 24:  Norooz Part 3:  Persian New Year Sizdah Behdar Episode 58: Lubia Polo | Green Bean Rice   All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes   Bita's recipe for Salad Olivier Persian Potato Salad Beata's recipe for Lubia Polo for the Persian New Year Sezdeh be Dar Picnic Beata's recipe for Persian Salad Olivieh   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio

Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons.