Episode 1:Getting to the heart (and stomach) of Rasht, Iran with Leila Nabizadeh

 

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What if you could sit down at a kitchen table and talk to an Iranian women from Rasht, Iran.  What would you ask?  What are you curious about? 

This is exactly what this episode is about.  Paula asks Leila questions about the Women’s movement in Iran, the people, the culture, and the food.   A unique opportunity to hear a local's perspective.

Leila is a talented home cook, mother, artist, Host with In My Kitchen and owner of Saffron Catering.  Leila is an open book and very generous in what she shares, from her perspective of the future of Iran, to the signature dish of Rasht, life growing up in Rasht and what it is like now.

In this episode Leila introduces us to the signature dish of Rasht:  Baghali Ghatough (fava bean stew),  Leila will share with you how you can help the women and people of Iran as they fight for change and you will get an insider’s perspective on what to expect if you ever have the chance to travel to Rasht.  These are just a few of the topics Leila and Paula chat about.

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In My Kitchen helps women who love to travel to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures, so they can have a deeper connection to the people and places they visit. I do this  through my virtual cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, my podcast and my presentations to travel clubs, at conferences and to other large groups.

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