Soltanieh holds festival of medicinal herbs, traditional beverages

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travelers in the ancient city of Soltanieh, which is home to a UNESCO-registered monument of the same name
chief Parvaneh Asgari said.The festival was aimed to mark the second day of the cultural heritage week that was concurrent with the
International Museum Day, the official added.There are many secrets to know about the Persian kitchen
An example of those very special characteristics is the medicinal aspects of Persian cuisine
Next time that you hear from an Iranian that some kind of food is Cold (Sard) or Warm (Garm) remember that they may be speaking about
something other than the temperature of the food but with its influence on the body and soul - very comparable to some aspects of Chinese
states that only a balanced diet with proportions of both types of food keeps people physically and mentally healthy.For instance, some
types of food such as lamb meat, onion, wheat, dates, nuts, and grapes are Warm and others such as beef, yogurt, cheese, cucumber, fish,
beans, and rice are Cold.With its fabulous vibrant regional dishes featured in stews, rice dishes, kebabs, beverages, and desserts, Persian
cuisine has always been and still is, rich in fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, chives, cress, and mint
In Iran, herbs are usually measured by the kilogram rather than the bunch!When it comes to Iran, food is also a delightful vehicle for
discovering the ancient land that has long been situated at the crossroads of history
the country's location as a hub of trade between East and West on the historic Silk Roads