Shirini Keshmeshi is what Persian Raisin Cookies look like. Persian children grow up eating and loving Shirini Keshmeshi the same way that American children love chocolate chip cookies. The word Shirini is used in general for any Persian pastry, and the exact translation of the word “shirin” is sweet. Keshmeshi means with raisin. There is another…
IRISH SODA BREAD
The first time I ever had Irish Soda Bread was many years ago around this time of year, close to St. Patrick’s Day. I bought one loaf and everyone in my family loved it. It was buttery, dense and tender. I went back to the bakery and got couple more loaves, and every year I…