In Minnesota, I call Porter Creek one of my favorite places to dine. On their appetizer menu, they serve the most delightful dish with red and yellow beets, fresh peppery arugula,and warm goat cheese rolled into a lightly breaded crust. The combination of flavors is perfect. I learned the hard way that sometimes your favorite menu item disappears from the offerings …
Khoresht Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Stew
Over 30 years ago, I met Mitra, a beautiful young woman from Iran. We became friends quickly and we’ve experienced so much of life together ever since. The beautiful thing about the Persian community is the timeless culture they have preserved away from their Iranian homeland. From an age-old language, Farsi, to enduring traditions, like their Persian New Year called …