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Haftseen for Norooz

Published: April 4, 2022 Last Modified: July 7, 2022

Haftseen Table Setting for Norooz Persian New Year

Today’s share is a recipe for a very special Persian table setting called “haftseen”, a symbolic setting for the Persian New Year | Norooz.  Persian days follow a solar calendar. Norooz is a non-secular holiday that happens at the exact moment of the turning of seasons from winter to spring.  The Haftseen table is the…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Persian Food

Twisted Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

Published: December 16, 2021 Last Modified: August 5, 2022

This recipe for Twisted Peppermint Cane Cane cookies is especially for my close neighbors, friends, and family that have taken home these cute, twisted, minty sugar-coated cookies over the years.  Peppermint Candy Cane cookies are light and creamy, sweet and delicious.  They are fun to create and even more fun to eat.    Is it…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Dessert, Lifestyle

Marbleized Easter Eggs

Published: March 28, 2021 Last Modified: March 30, 2021

Marbleized Easter eggs

Water Marbleized Easter Eggs are fun and easy.  The supplies you need include things you probably have in the house including a variety of nail polish colors.  These fun swirly eggs are perfect for the Persian new year, the haftseen table, and for Easter baskets. Supplies hard-boiled eggs variety of nail polish colors cup or…

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Succulent Pumpkins

Published: November 12, 2020 Last Modified: June 13, 2022

Succulent Cinderella Princess Pumpkin

Succulent pumpkins are a unique way to not only maximize those pumpkins for a few more months, but also for creating beautiful fall decor.  Making succulent Cinderella princess pumpkins is an easy DIY project to spruce up doorsteps, porches, patios, and even your fall festive tables. The air is feeling crisper and the days are…

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Persian New Year

Published: March 19, 2019 Last Modified: August 9, 2022

Persian New Year haft seen spread

  In anticipation of the Persian New Year, OvenHug has been featuring primarily Persian cuisine this month. Persian New Year is the moment that we change seasons from winter to spring.  To be precise, it is the exact moment in time of the vernal equinox, when day and night are exactly the same lengths.  Iranians…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Persian Food

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Published: February 19, 2019 Last Modified: August 9, 2022

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Peanut butter dog treats are adorable and wheat-free.  The base is brown rice flour.  Eggs and coconut oil help keep skin and fur soft! This weekend we welcomed a new addition to our family.  Today’s recipe share is for pup-healthy, peanut butter dog treats.  We brought home a Cavalier King Spaniel in the pocket size…

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Jugo Verde Green Smoothie

Published: January 3, 2019 Last Modified: February 17, 2025

This Jugo Verde Smoothie recipe combines fruits and veggies found in the traditional green juice but blends them to make a green smoothie. This smoothie is perfect for a New Years’ sugar detox or anytime you are looking for a flavorful, healthy breakfast smoothie!  The New Year is a perfect time to start making healthy…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegetarian

Emoji Ornaments

Published: December 10, 2018 Last Modified: August 9, 2022

Taking a break from food to share a fun clay craft.  This post is about how to make ornaments emulating emoji faces. Ornaments can be used for a Christmas tree, as gift toppers, and as charms or key chains. Mainly they are super fun to make.  We made them several years ago and we still…

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Dog Portrait

Published: August 28, 2018 Last Modified: September 28, 2022

This post is dedicated to Oscar.  Two weeks ago we had to put down our beloved Tibbie, Oscar.  He was my first dog – our first dog – the first for Bob, Ley, and Aves, for all of us.  More than being the first, he was the best.  In sweetness, he broke the mold.  No…

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Traveling with Style and Comfort – Fun Fashion Finds for Paris

Published: July 10, 2018 Last Modified: October 26, 2019

Traveling with Style and Comfort – Fun Fashion Finds for Paris  Bonjour mes amis! Today I stray from food with this post about Fun Fashion Finds for Paris.  I will be featuring items from the following stores:  Madewell, Nordstrom, and Zara (and a little Brandy Melville mention at the end). By now you are taking…

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