persian style thanksgiving

In the true spirit of Thanksgiving, I would like to share a story and recipe from my part of the world (Iran), both of which have been taken from a worn and beloved cookbook of mine. I would love to read your stories and recipes.
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If a Pot Can Multiply
One day Mulla lent his cooking pots [...]

scattered thoughts

As I was walking home from campus the other night, the beautiful sound of the Islamic call to prayer, the Azan, filled the entire UC Berkeley plaza. Surprise gave way to happiness as I the entire campus scene before me changed with the rhythm of the prayer. Couples holding hands, undergraduates passing out flyers, the [...]