Persian rice is pretty much a staple in most Iranian meals. Persian Tahdig Rice is truly an international treat. Tahdig is a wonderfully crisp layer of cooked rice that originates in the bottom of the pan, but when it isRead More →
The Swedish Heart Basket is known by many names including Scandinavian Heart Basket, Pleated Christmas Hearts, Danish Heart Baskets, Norwegian Christmas Heart Basket, and Paper Heart Baskets. Although the exact origin of the hearts is unknown, the oldest existing exampleRead More →
The word smörgåsbord is a Swedish word that refers to a type of Scandinavian meal, which originated in Sweden. A smörgåsbord is a buffet-style meal which includes many main and side dishes presented on a table. Guests serve themselves sampling a littleRead More →
Many of the Swedish meals included pickled items. This Swedish Red Cabbage Recipe is a perfect side dish for Swedish Meatballs or other hearty main dishes! Swedish Red Cabbage Recipe Ingredients – Serves 6 2 red onions, diced (we usedRead More →
Many of the Swedish meals included pickled items. This Swedish Cucumber Pickles Recipe is a perfect side dish for Swedish Meatballs or other hearty main dishes! Swedish Cucumber Pickles Recipe Ingredients – Serves 6 as side 2 thin cucumbers 1 teaspoonRead More →
The paisley print is believed to have gotten its start in ancient Persia and was called boteh, meaning shrub or bush. The shape was found in fabrics, mosaics, and pottery, although it was predominately used in textiles. The design foundRead More →
One of the most recognizable images of Sweden is their wooden Dala Horse. These traditional horses got their name from town of Dalarna, in central Sweden. Since the time of the Vikings, the horse held a special spiritual significance. WoodenRead More →
The use of Persian tiles can be seen in most prominent buildings in Iran. There are two basic types of mosaics used. The first, and the oldest, are designs that are made from many small pieces of pottery cut toRead More →
It is believed that Morabaraba evolved thousands of years ago in South Africa. It was used to pass the time by young herders and to teach them strategies for protecting their herds. The pieces are still referred to as “cows”.Read More →
Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games and can trace its history back 5,000 years. It is believed to have gotten its origins in what is now modern day Iran, but has moved throughout the world. It isRead More →
