No Ruz: Persian New Year
Season Four, Spring 2008
No Ruz: Persian New Year
No Ruz is the Iranian New Year, whose history traces itself back to ancient Persia. For twelve days people celebrate the coming of Spring by cleaning their houses, buying new clothes, decorating with flowers, and visiting friends and family. Just as the earth goes through a phase of rebirth, we also prepare for new beginnings. This week we honor No Ruz with two simple dishes made with Iranian ingredients and prepare the typical Haft Seen table.
Other episodes from this season
- No Ruz: Persian New Year
- Amaranth: Grain of the Aztecs!
- History of the Black Pepper Trade
- Spring Sprout Safari!
- Breads of the World: Unite!
- Botticelli's La Primavera
- Iraq: Healthy Recipes from the Fertile Crescent
- Eating Local: Living on a 250 Mile Diet
- Goddess Dressings (Not Just Green)
- All About Coffee
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