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Pardiz: A Persian Food Journey
Pardiz is a personal journey into Manuela Darling-Gansser's ""paradise past"". Having lived in Iran for the first nine years of her life, she returned as an adult to reconnect with the country she remembered so fondly. This book is a celebration of that time; a compilation of memories, stories and beautiful recipes that underline the depth and broad appeal of this great and enduring food culture.
In Pardiz , what Darling-Gansser does is show how seamlessly Persian food fits with trends of flourishing food markets; the primacy of local ingredients; the health-giving aspects of vegetable-centric dishes; and the joys of a shared table. The latter is a theme in her book – and in her life.
In her choice of recipes, she gives a sense of the diversity of Persian food – whether it is served in a restaurant, eaten at home, prepared for a picnic, or enjoyed on the street, the setting can determine what is served. Ultimately, she focuses on recipes that are not too complicated or time consuming – recognising the great virtue that is simplicity. And encouraging readers to embrace the sociability that goes with the food as much as the food itself.
In Pardiz , what Darling-Gansser does is show how seamlessly Persian food fits with trends of flourishing food markets; the primacy of local ingredients; the health-giving aspects of vegetable-centric dishes; and the joys of a shared table. The latter is a theme in her book – and in her life.
In her choice of recipes, she gives a sense of the diversity of Persian food – whether it is served in a restaurant, eaten at home, prepared for a picnic, or enjoyed on the street, the setting can determine what is served. Ultimately, she focuses on recipes that are not too complicated or time consuming – recognising the great virtue that is simplicity. And encouraging readers to embrace the sociability that goes with the food as much as the food itself.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published November 19, 2019
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September 5, 2022While I loved the photographs and enjoyed reading about the author’s experience in Iran as a child, some of the commentary about Iranian people, traditions, and culture was either incorrect, inaccurate, or reductive. So many of the dishes and descriptions were also incorrectly translated, which surprised me since it seems the author did have the input of Iranians in putting together this book (but I don’t get the impression that Iranians copy read it). I also found the arrangement of the recipes a bit random and disorganized.
February 21, 2020
The stories and pictures of life and incredible scenery in Iran make this worth reading. The descriptions and background of various food items are great. There are also some recipes that look pretty good that I’m excited to try.
March 22, 2021
Fabulous photos, good recipes. Great background to Persian foods, and their regional variants.
Enjoyed it and I am trying some of the recipes.
Enjoyed it and I am trying some of the recipes.
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