Mahshid Babzarbati, one of our longest-running and much-loved cooking instructors, will transform your kitchen in this Persian cooking class. Awaken all your senses as she generously guides you through how to prepare, serve and feast on her food.
Don’t be surprised to hear the words “love” and “magic” in Mahshid’s musings on cooking for and with others, as your kitchen fills with aromas you never knew you could produce! Savour new flavours as you contemplate generous reflections on a life started over. Immerse yourself in her humanity, whilst learning how to take your dinners to the next level.
Salamati!
$99 + $15 FLAT FEE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA
(shipping & GST IS added at check-out)
“It feels like I am walking down a road holding hands with everyone who takes part, toward the same goal: protecting asylum seekers and refugees…there are lots of beautiful flowers and views, which is the food we are making and eating together."
– MAHSHID DESCRIBING THE EXPERIENCE OF HOSTING ALL TOGETHER NOW
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
PERSIAN FEAST ESSENTIALS KIT
A mindfully curated recipe kit delivered to your door. It’ll come filled with the harder-to-find Persian specialty ingredients (enough for a serving of four) needed to execute Mahshid’s feast menu. This includes barberries, Persian yellow lentils, golpar, pomegranate molasses, and the list goes on! You’ll also receive a jar of Mkhalal Lift wa Shawander & a small spice dish made by Melbourne ceramicist & FTF volunteer, Anna Cuttriss. All you’ll need to do is source the fresh & pantry ingredients using the handy Feast Shopping List we’ll provide! Each Feast Essentials Kit has been packed for you with clean & safe hands by our program participants in our Northcote HQ.
Cooking Films
A collection of eight immersive and interactive films, providing visual support through your cooking journey, and inspiration for your conversations. Five of them are filled with Mahshid’s step-by-step recipe instructions, little-known hacks and a whole lot of love.
RECIPE BOOKLET
A 24-page booklet filled with Free to Feed musings, Mahshid’s recipes, a shopping list for your fresh ingredients and her poetry. It will act as your guide during your All Together Now experience and is our collective love letter to you. We hope you’ll keep cooking from it for years to come!
Conversation Cards
In an envelope, you’ll find conversation cards, each with a question relevant and important to Mahshid’s story and food that we hope will inspire you to reflect on her experiences and yours. Conversation is the reason we do what we do! We believe it helps to open minds, open hearts, open paletes.
What do you, at home, provide?
You provide all fresh ingredients and an appetite to learn (and eat!). Mahshid says, “My dream is for as many Australians as possible to enjoy cooking, eating and sharing Persian food.” So spread the word and let’s cook together!
WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
MAHSHID’S PERSIAN FEAST
Kofteh Sabzi
Jewelled Rice
Zeeyton Parvardeh
Babaganoush
Baklava
Bonus recipes:
Salad e Khiyar
Saffron Tea
WANT TO COOK PERSIAN WITH MAHSHID?
$99 + $15 flat fee shipping anywhere in Australia
(shipping & GST IS added at check-out)
Do you want to purchase this experience as a gift?
How generous of you! When checking out, just make sure you add your contact information and your details in the BILLING section. Add the gift recipient’s address in the SHIPPING section.
Do you currently have a Free to Feed Gift Voucher you want to use toward All Together Now with Mahshid?
Email Ellie at alltogethernow@freeto.org with your original voucher number starting with ‘G’ and we’ll make it happen!
Your participation in All Together Now enables Free to Feed to share the culture and food of our incredible program participants, like Mahshid, and keep employing people seeking asylum and refugees (who have worked really hard behind the scenes to make it all happen). From our very full hearts, thank you.
FAQ
Can I use my Free to Feed voucher towards All Together Now with Mahshid?
Yes! 100%! Email Ellie at alltogethernow@freeto.org with your original voucher number starting with G and we’ll make it happen!
Q. I’m nervous… I’ve never had Persian food before.
OMG! You’re going to love Mahshid’s food! Persian cuisine is bright and colourful, rich with tastes and aromas that are sure to satisfy. It does not rely on spice or chili, so this feasting menu is very kid and family friendly.
Q. I’m Vegetarian or Vegan or GF and/or also FODMAP. Can I take part in the experience?
Yes, of course. Please do! This menu is highly adaptable, and we’ll supply you with a “Dietary Requirements: How to” to guide you in adapting Mahshid’s menu to suit your dietary requirement! If you have any other specific concerns, just get in touch!
** Q. What’s a feasting menu?
A feasting menu, for us, includes all the things: A fancy main (Kofteh Sabzi), a fancy side (Jewelled Rice), a multi-faceted entree (Zeeyton Parvrdeh), a legendary dip (babaganoush), anything picked (Mkhalal Lift wa Shawander) and a satisfying dessert (Baklava). **
Persian feasting tables tend to be punctuated by lots of herbs. But, just in case you like your feasting tables a bit more green, we’ve included Mahshid’s recipe for Cucumber Salad in the recipe booklet. We also snuck in Mahshid’s recipe for Saffron tea!
Q. Who and where should I direct a question regarding shipping / access to ATN page / payment / logistics / problems / concerns?
Please email us at alltogethernow@freeto.org. Whatever is going on, we’ll be there to help. This email will be checked daily so you can expect a response Monday - Friday, within 24 hours!
Q. Who and where should I direct questions about the menu? Or about equipment? Or share photos of my food? Or a trick I picked up that makes the jewels of my Jewelled Rice even prettier? Or questions about Mahshid’s culture and a thoughtful response to the Conversation Cards? Or a declaration that Zeeyton Parvrdeh is my new favourite dish!
We’d love for all this sort of joy inducing interaction to live inside The Curious Cooks Community group! A password to join the group will be sent to you on email once the experience has been purchased.
Q. What if I run out of my specialty ingredients in the Feast Essentials Kit?
You’ll have enough of every specialty ingredient in your Feast Essentials kit for a feast for four. Rest assured, we’ve also snuck in more than you need - where we could! If making for four, you’ll have leftover of the following specialty ingredients: rosewater, golpar, pomegranate molasses and saffron. All the more reason to keep cooking!
We do hope you’ll love the flavours and be encouraged to keep your pantry stocked with them. When the time comes, we can help you find your nearest Persian grocery store or supplier if you’re struggling.