{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Summer Plates, Persian Roots","description":"Podcast Show Notes Episode #180 \u2013 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\u2019s been inspiring them in the kitchen and beyond. \ud83c\udf49 Beata\u2019s 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   \ud83c\udf5a Bita\u2019s 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\u2014for healing, culture, and togetherness. Through the flavors of Persian tradition, they hope to offer listeners a sense of comfort, joy, and inspiration. \u2728 Tune in to hear their stories, recipes, and reflections on how cooking can nourish both body and soul. Past episodes and recipe references:    Episode 31: Cultural Spotlight: Caspian Sea Regional Foods with Special Guest The Caspian Chef   Episode 71: Medicinal Properties of Persian Spices with Dr. Mahtab Jafari    Episode 133: Kashk with Omid The Caspian Chef    Episode 173: Celebrating Yalda: A Persian Winter Solstice Tradition   &amp;nbsp; Persian Salad Olivieh \u2013 BeatsEats  Maast o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Yogurt Dip) \u2013 BeatsEats Persian Jeweled Tahchin \u2013 BeatsEats &amp;nbsp; All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes &amp;nbsp; Sign up for the email newsletter here! &amp;nbsp; Check us out on  Apple Podcasts,  Spotify, and YouTube &amp;nbsp; Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend. &amp;nbsp; Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio ","author_name":"Modern Persian Food","author_url":"http:\/\/modernpersianfood.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38014630\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192442485"}