This is a gathering of Lovers.
In this gathering
there is no high, no low,
no smart, no ignorant,
no special assembly,
no grand discourse,
no proper schooling required.
There is no master,
no disciple.
This gathering is more like a drunken party,
full of tricksters, fools,
mad men and mad women.
This is a gathering of Lovers.
-Rumi
Hosted by Tannaz and Shawn in Laguna Niguel
Sofreh Haft-Seen
(Table of Seven S’s)
Sib (Apple) – Beauty and health
Sir (Garlic) – Medicine
Sekeh (Coins) – Prosperity and wealth
Samanu (Wheat-germ pudding) – Affluence
Sonbol (Hyacinth flowers) – Spring season & renewal
Senjed (Oleaster) – Love
Serkeh (Vinegar) – Age and patience
Photos by Michael Delos Reyes
Starters
Noon o Panir o Sabzi
Flat bread with feta cheese & herbs
Kuku-ye Sabzi o Anar
Persian herb fritata with pomegranate
First Course
Asheh Reshteh
Thick noodle soup with yogurt
Second Course
Abgoosht Koobideh
Lamb broth & chickpea lamb mash
Third Course
Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Green herb rice with fish
Dessert
Sholeh Zard
Saffron rice pudding
Shirini o Chai
Persian petit fours with cardamom tea
