Traditional Meets Modern: Discovering Iranian-American Cuisine

Join us for a rich discussion with authors of Maman and Me: Recipes from our Iranian-American Family, Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh. In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind their book, celebrating the hybrid culture of Iranian-Americans and the innovative ways immigrants adapt their traditional recipes with available ingredients. Gita and Roya share their experiences of cooking as a form of love and respect for family and guests, and the challenges of sourcing Persian ingredients in the 1980s. Listen in as we explore the significance of food as a cultural lifeline for diaspora communities, connecting us to our roots, our ancestors, and our history.   With the loving storytelling and a beautiful blend of tradition and innovation in their cookbook, Roya and Gita provide a fascinating insight into the world of Iranian-American cuisine. Don't miss this captivating discussion!   Maman and Me - Website Maman and Me (@mamanandme) • Instagram photos and videos Roya Shariat (@royashariat) • Instagram photos and videos   All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes   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

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Podcast co-hosts and food bloggers Bita Arabian and Beata Nazem Kelley share the rich flavors and fresh ingredients of Persian Cooking and how to incorporate them into today's modern lifestyles. The duo introduces the flavors, tastes, and techniques they use, and also their cultural stories and perspective growing up in the US in Persian families.