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Saffron & Cardamom: a Persian Food Journey

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2025-06-25 18:30:00 2025-06-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago Saffron & Cardamom: a Persian Food Journey With its beautiful colors and aromas, Persian cuisine is gaining popularity in the West. Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room

Wednesday, June 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 18:30:00 2025-06-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago Saffron & Cardamom: a Persian Food Journey With its beautiful colors and aromas, Persian cuisine is gaining popularity in the West. Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room

Deerfield Public Library

Deerfield Virtual Room

With its beautiful colors and aromas, Persian cuisine is gaining popularity in the West.

Join Jacqueline Saper, an award-winning author of From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran, to explore Persian cuisine and its deep cultural significance. Discover the essential ingredients—like saffron and cardamom—and learn how food is central to Iranian family life, celebrations, and identity. This engaging talk offers a captivating journey through one of the world’s most ancient and exquisite culinary traditions.

To request accommodations, please email jhosein@deerfieldlibrary.org at least 5 (five) business days in advance. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | All Ages Program | Adult Program |

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