Amelia Dhuga is a writer based in Tunis. She also writes news and features for Istanbul, Beirut, and London publications. Sekanjabin is a traditional Persian syrup made from vinegar, honey or sugar, ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Cold days, long nights and clumsy coats: winter does not offer much to recommend it. It does, however, bring back ...

A popular feature on many Persian New Year tables, these honey, almond and saffron caramels are a speciality from Iran’s Isfahan region, known for its honey production. Often used to add an aromatic ...

Sekanjabin is a traditional Persian syrup made from vinegar, honey or sugar, and fresh mint, often served over ice with grated cucumber as a cooling summer drink. With roots in medieval medicine, the ...