There’s a lot of dancing in my family, but none quite like the verbal dance of taarof. So, what is taarof and what does it mean in Persian culture? Maman’s Kitchen explains.
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When Mum and I came together to start Maman’s Kitchen last year, we had only one objective in mind. Since then, our foodie website has turned into so much more.
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The circumstance of finding yourself in a foreign kitchen and having an unrecognisable dish thrust in front of you is one that many travellers can relate to – even if it is…
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Some weeks ahead of Easter we got together as a family and decorated eggs. Why?
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Whether you’re growing it for Persian New Year, or you simply think it’s a great DIY idea, we’ve got your how-to-guide for growing and styling sabzeh (with pictures)!
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Many holiday traditions evoke fond childhood memories, but none quite like the Persian celebration of Norooz (New Year).
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Mum’s from Shiraz, a southern Iranian city known for its poets, its literature and among other things, its beautiful gardens.
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What I’ve noticed about growing up in Australia is that while most people can tell you what a donor kebab is, many wouldn’t know what’s in a Persian chelow kebab (or kabab) or…