Summer Plates, Persian Roots

Author: Bita Arabian & Beata Nazem Kelley
Published: Wed 03 Sep 2025
Episode Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/289256/summer-plates-persian-roots

Podcast Show Notes Episode #180 – Summer Plates, Persian Roots

This week, Bita and Beata catch up after a full summer of food, life, and cultural connection. From refreshing drinks to layered rice dishes, they share what’s been inspiring them in the kitchen and beyond.

🍉 Beata’s Summer Creations:

Cooling melon-based drinks that make hot afternoons sweeter
Goat cheese sabzi khordan wraps, perfect for picnics and concerts in the park
A new chapter: teaching Persian cooking classes to connect more deeply with her heritage and inspire others

🍚 Bita’s Summer in the Kitchen:

Experimenting with lighter, healthier variations of tahchin by mixing in extra grains
Celebrating her brand-new certification as a pediatric health coach and how it influences her cooking approach

While this summer began on a somber note in the world, both hosts reflect on how food can be a bridge—for healing, culture, and togetherness. Through the flavors of Persian tradition, they hope to offer listeners a sense of comfort, joy, and inspiration.

✨ Tune in to hear their stories, recipes, and reflections on how cooking can nourish both body and soul.

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