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Here you can find recipes from my blog Lab Noon going as far as 2014. These days I post recipes to my newsletter, to which you can subscribe to get them via email.

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Summer Jeweled rice from Tenuta san carlo
Summer Jeweled rice from Tenuta san carlo

A cold rice salad, bejeweled with summer produce and the story of Tenuta San Carlo, a rice cultivating estate in the south of Tuscany.

a festive welcome drink and a free e-cookbook
a festive welcome drink and a free e-cookbook

A pomegranate and sparkling wine aperitivo drink, whether to kick start your winter celebrations.

A FARMHOUSE IN NORWAY AND RØMMEGRØT, A SOURCREAM PORRIDGE
A FARMHOUSE IN NORWAY AND RØMMEGRØT, A SOURCREAM PORRIDGE

The story and photos of a summer in Norway, a farmhouse with animals and a garden, hikes in breathtaking mountains, and the recipe for Rømmegrøt

The wonders of Tuscia, a hidden gem up north Rome and in the south of Tuscany
The wonders of Tuscia, a hidden gem up north Rome and in the south of Tuscany

Tuscia experience is a collection of experimental tourism. Discover the regional products of Tuscia and a pasta recipe with guanciale, pears and hazelnuts.

Summer in Puglia & A Salad with Watermelon, Tomatoes and Local Herbs
Summer in Puglia & A Salad with Watermelon, Tomatoes and Local Herbs

A visual diary of my Puglia travel during summer, the beaches and masserias, and a fresh salad with watermelon, tomatoes and fresh herbs from the garden.

Virtual Midsummer Potluck for Peace: a Persian Cucumber & mint Summer Drink
Virtual Midsummer Potluck for Peace: a Persian Cucumber & mint Summer Drink

The virtual midsummer potluck for peace, is a collaborative post where bloggers have published their picnic recipes. Mine is a Persian cucumber & Sekanjebin drink.

Iranian Food Writers on Persian New Year and Norouz
Iranian Food Writers on Persian New Year and Norouz

Collection of articles by Iranian food writers on the Persian New year and Norouz. Samin Nostrat, Luisa Shafia, Yasmin Khan, Saghar Setareh, Andy Baraghani

A Coffee Bundt Cake from the North for a Fertile Season
A Coffee Bundt Cake from the North for a Fertile Season

A Coffee bundt cake a girl from the north brought to Italy decades ago, that is dark, moist and sweet just to the right point, with a secret ingredient.

Immigrant Food Stories: A Persian Quince Stew
Immigrant Food Stories: A Persian Quince Stew

Food bloggers are sharing their immigrant food stories as an attempt to beat hate and ignorance. A Persian quince stew (khoresh-e béh) is the recipe of my immigrant food story.

Turkish Delight as Christmas Edible Gifts from the East
Turkish Delight as Christmas Edible Gifts from the East

Persian Delight, or an easy Turkish delight is a perfect Christmas treat or edible gift with flavors and fragrances from the middle East, as well as Yalda.

The “Art” of Food Blogging; A Review of Pride and Pudding by Regula Ysewijn
The “Art” of Food Blogging; A Review of Pride and Pudding by Regula Ysewijn

A story about my love for apples, cakes and beautiful design & a review of Pride and Pudding by Regula Ysewijn aka Miss Foodwise, a talented food blogger.

Saffron Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Pistachios & Goat Cheese
Saffron Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Pistachios & Goat Cheese

For the huge virtual pumpkin party of 2016, I share the recipe of a saffron pumpkin pasta bake with goat cheese and pistachios. 

New Beginnings and A Review of ‘Sirocco’ by Sabrina Ghayour
New Beginnings and A Review of ‘Sirocco’ by Sabrina Ghayour

Here's my review of Sirocco by Sabrina Ghayour. The recipes are quick to make, easy to follow and most importantly, the ingredients are interchangeable.

IMITATING ‘Kuku Sabzi’ to celebrate Spring, Norouz and Easter
IMITATING ‘Kuku Sabzi’ to celebrate Spring, Norouz and Easter

Kuku Sabzi, the Persian Frittata with fresh herbs is the perfect dish for the menus of both Easter and Norouz with fresh greens of Spring.

White Chocolate Truffles with Roses and Cardamom
White Chocolate Truffles with Roses and Cardamom

I made these Persianised chocolate truffles with may leftover chocolate bar. Here I feature the white ones with roses, cardamom, coconut and dash of black pepper.

Olive Harvest Retreat & Banana Pancakes
Olive Harvest Retreat & Banana Pancakes

There always comes a morning, even after Yalda, the longest night of the year. On that morning you should have banana pancakes with organic extra virgin olive oil. 

A Simple Persian Pumpkin Dessert, Fading Borders & The Travel to Iran
A Simple Persian Pumpkin Dessert, Fading Borders & The Travel to Iran

Simple Persian pumpkin dessert plus some reflections on borders and home and many photos from Iran.

Persian Cold Soup with Cucumber & Herbs from Puglia, in Southern Italy
Persian Cold Soup with Cucumber & Herbs from Puglia, in Southern Italy

The time I made "Ab-Doogh-Khiar", the Persian cold soup with the fresh herbs of Apulia, in southern Italy. Vegetarian and fresh with yogurt, raisins, walnuts.

One year of Lab Noon, the Virtual Birthday Party, Friuty Birthday Cake for Summer & a GIVE-AWAY!
One year of Lab Noon, the Virtual Birthday Party, Friuty Birthday Cake for Summer & a GIVE-AWAY!

It's Lab Noon's virtual birthday party and many food bloggers have joined me with their birthday cake recipes and there's a give away too!

Tips for Summer Picnic Food and Three Vegan Dips/Spreads
Tips for Summer Picnic Food and Three Vegan Dips/Spreads

A recap of my favorite picnics of the warm season + tips for great picnic food and three recipes of vegan dips; hommus, minty peas & roasted carrots & ginger.

Narcissus, Persian Spinach and Eggs (Nargessi)
Narcissus, Persian Spinach and Eggs (Nargessi)

Nargessi — the Persian word for Narcissus— is a simple and rustic dish of spinach and eggs, with a lot of turmeric-sautéed onions and garlic. Perfect for brunch, quick lunch and dinner.

Spring Celebrations, a Fragrant Ricotta Cake
Spring Celebrations, a Fragrant Ricotta Cake

A ricotta cake smelling like the Springs of Shiraz & the Easter of Naples to celebrate my 30th birthday, my graduation 

Persian Chia Seeds Drink to the New Year. Happy Nowruz!
Persian Chia Seeds Drink to the New Year. Happy Nowruz!

pring, a new day, Norouz (Nowruz) The Persian New Year, The Persian Food Blogger round up & Persian Chia Seeds Drink recipe. Lab Noon.

Early Breakfast at the End of Winter & a Persian Kheer Recipe (Firni)
Early Breakfast at the End of Winter & a Persian Kheer Recipe (Firni)

A warm, sweet and aromatic breakfast at the end of winter, and working my way through my final thesis project at Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma.

My Mom’s Imperfect Apple Meringue Cake for Valentine’s Day
My Mom’s Imperfect Apple Meringue Cake for Valentine’s Day

It might sound humble, but it’s rich, it has a history and it’s perfectly in season; It’s my mom’s imperfect apple meringue cake for Valentine's day.

2015: Resolutions, Party Food Links & a Squid and Lentil Soup Recipe
2015: Resolutions, Party Food Links & a Squid and Lentil Soup Recipe

High hopes and resolutions for 2015, party food link love and a orange-marinated squids on lentils soup, as Italian tradition asks for.

In Praise of Winter Celebrations & a Festive Chicken Pomegranate
In Praise of Winter Celebrations & a Festive Chicken Pomegranate

Chicken pomegranate recipe to celebrate Yalda, the Persian feast of celebrating winter solstice. This fest chicken pomegranate would great also as Christmas dish.

Ho Ho Ho! Home-Made Edible Christmas Gifts
Ho Ho Ho! Home-Made Edible Christmas Gifts

Create your own edible Christmas gifts and meditate while you do so. It would be a mindful Christmas, in every level. Get your hands busy in crushing, stirring, brewing and whisking the tokens for your loved ones.

The “World Vegan Month”, A Movie (again) and a Vegan Bean Stew
The “World Vegan Month”, A Movie (again) and a Vegan Bean Stew

This vegan bean stew would be perfect for long winter evenings and could also be an option on a vegan/vegetarian holidays dining table.

The Hundred-Foot Journey & the Recipe of Socca “Alla Hassan”
The Hundred-Foot Journey & the Recipe of Socca “Alla Hassan”

The Hundred-Foot Journey, the new film from the director of Chocolat and recipe of a classic French street food turned Indian.

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Celebrating Mehregan with a Persian Lentils Risotto
Celebrating Mehregan with a Persian Lentils Risotto

Mehregan, the ancient Persian feast of harvest and the recipe of a Persian lentils risotto inspired by a classic Persian dish called Adas-Polo; meaning rice with lentils.

Healthy Granola for an Energizing Breakfast
Healthy Granola for an Energizing Breakfast

The heat of summer days, life's changing fast and I need an energizing breakfast to face it all. Something like a homemade healthy granola!

Scents, Memories and a Perfect Lemon Curd
Scents, Memories and a Perfect Lemon Curd

How cooking and smells bring memories back and the recipe of the perfect lemon curd.

AN AFGHAN COOKING WORKSHOP & HEALTHY BAKED SAMOSA
AN AFGHAN COOKING WORKSHOP & HEALTHY BAKED SAMOSA

The story of an Afghan cooking workshop & baked samosa recipe.

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Just in time for #Easter, I have written about a (maybe) unexpected chocolate cake and a lot of nerdy musings about rice puddings, blancmanges and other ancient “white stews”.

The cake is made with black rice (yes, you read that right),
Since it’s still technically #Nowruz, and also the #eid celebrations, I thought I’d share the recipe for these delicious tiny walnut cookies my mom has baked for Nowruz ever since I can remember. They only use egg yolks, but with the egg
On my latest newsletter, (edible) things to hold on to just before winter ends. Forgive the less than perfect photography; they were all taken in real life situations and the light of my tiny kitchen isn't great.

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Rome's food scene is veeeery slowly becoming a bit more diverse. And I don't mean just non-white cuisine like the interesting Asian new restaurants that have been popping up lately. The Roman culinary tradition is so rigidly robust to let foreign foo

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