Sanam Lamborn explores Norouz, the Persian celebration of the arrival of spring and the new year. Norouz is a centuries old tradition celebrated by numerous countries. Sanam discusses how Iranians celebrate Norouz, starting from the events that lead up to the day of, the symbolism of the “Haft Seen” table spread, and the significance of the traditional dishes prepared for the occasion.

Sanam Lanborn was born in Iran and currently lives in Los Angeles. Her first exposure to cooking was in her maternal grandmother’s kitchen where being a little helper turned into a lifelong love affair with food. She created the blog My Persian Kitchen and actively posted recipes while also teaching cooking classes to further share her passion for her heritage’s culinary arts. Currently, she is a college composition lecturer by day and writes a monthly column about her food adventures in San Pedro Today. Sanam holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in English as well as a Professional Cooking Certificate.