Silk is one of the best examples of transition in evolution. One day the caterpillar stops its ordinary instinctive desire to feast on the leaves, hangs upside down from a twig, and magically forms a cocoon. The butterfly flies into its new way of life in the sky and leaves us a precious material called…
Well hello there, once again, I am here to introduce you to a new Khoresht, Khoresht Gheymeh. This delicious Iranian stew is made with yellow split peas, meat, fried onion, tomato paste, and dried lime powder, and of course, every Khoresht comes with a plate of rice. If you search for the word “Gheymeh” in…
Motoring Stupidity on a Global Scale, a Guaranteed (But Super-Fun) Disaster, the Unexpected, and the Greatest Adventure on Earth, none of these phrases can describe Mongol Rally the way it deserves. The Mongol Rally is an annual cross-continent race held by a group named ‘The Adventurists.’ The rules are simple, crappy automobiles and free route,…
When the golden sun rays flow inside the living creatures’ veins to wake them up from a sweet long hibernation, Nowruz begins. The Persian New Year or Nowruz is a combination of two words, “Now” means new and “Ruz” which means day. On the spring equinox, when the length of day and night become exactly…
History of Alcohol in Iran The ability to consume alcohol may have helped our ancestors to survive. Some scientists believe that the ethanol in fermented fruits and our ancestors’ ability to digest and metabolize the ethanol was a vital factor in the history of human beings. The presence of the ADH4 enzyme, which performs the…
Halim is a Persian dish, made in different occasions and served as breakfast, or for Iftari in Ramadan. There are many kinds of Persian Halim, Wheat Halim mostly served on cold days of winter to give energy and make people’s hearts warmer. Eggplant Halim or Halim Bademjan, which is served as lunch, Iftar, dinner, full…
Koofteh Tabrizi is one of the most difficult, yet delicious foods of Persian Cuisine. The preparation takes time, the stuffings vary, and you need to practice the professional skill of making huge meatballs. The tomato sauce plays a crucial role in Koofteh Tabrizi and needs sensitive taste buds to perfect. You also need to know…
It’s easy to say most of the Iranian cuisine is made from rice and stew, and we call it Chelo-Khoresht. So far, we told you about Ghormeh Sabzi and Fesenjan Stew, and now I am here to introduce you to the fantastically delicious Eggplant Stew, AKA Khoresht-Bademjan! Give me a chance to quote one of…
From the historical bazaars to modern and luxurious shopping malls, Iran is a paradise for shopaholics to enjoy the numerous lively places to explore. Besides visiting tourist attractions, trekking in gorgeous landscapes, and wandering around different cities of this country, shopping in Iran is something that can show you the real side of the country….
Iran continues to be one of the Middle East’s most visited countries during recent years. The pleasant weather of Iran and the fact that traveling to this country is affordable, make Iran one of the best destinations for a perfect trip. If you are from Pakistan and are planning to be among the millions of…
