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Persia

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Maman's Homesick Pie Cooks Its Way From Persia to France and the U.S.

    ​Some of my favorite cookbooks are the ones that share a personal story, and some of my favorite books are ones that share stories about food. In Maman's Homesick Pie, author and chef Donia Bijan weaves the two together perfectly, as she shares the story of her childhood in Iran, her family's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    It's the Season for a Mint Julep

    (image courtesy of lapetitecoquin.blogspot.com)​Saturday, May 7th is the 137th "Run for the Roses" - the Kentucky Derby. But enough about sports, let's talk about booze. Is there any other sporting event with an official drink? If so, I can't recall. The Kentucky Derby however is synonymous wi ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 19, 2008

    Obscure Dribbles

    A voluble blogger takes overwriting to the rack.

  • Arts

    October 22, 2008

    Bedtime Stories

    Balagan’s messy production goes in a thousand and one directions.

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2007

    This Weekend, Cook Persian

    Balagan’s messy production goes in a thousand and one directions.

  • Arts

    February 15, 2006

    Improv Your Mind

    Four-day festival promises on-the-spot comedy. Plus: Monster Squad and Zoe Scofield, and Seattle Chamber Players.

  • Diversions

    December 1, 2004

    Alex's Closet

    Four-day festival promises on-the-spot comedy. Plus: Monster Squad and Zoe Scofield, and Seattle Chamber Players.

  • News

    May 12, 2004

    Power, Terrorism, Skateboarding

    Four-day festival promises on-the-spot comedy. Plus: Monster Squad and Zoe Scofield, and Seattle Chamber Players.

  • News

    May 5, 2004

    This is Mourning Edition

    Four-day festival promises on-the-spot comedy. Plus: Monster Squad and Zoe Scofield, and Seattle Chamber Players.

  • Food

    April 9, 2003

    Axis of Eating

    The shah is gone, but Old Persia lingers on at Alborz.

  • News

    March 19, 2003

    The Official War Glossary

    Doublespeak edition.

  • Arts

    May 8, 2002

    Classical CD Reviews

    Doublespeak edition.

  • Food

    May 31, 2000
  • Arts

    September 9, 1998

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