Dr. Simi Rezai-Ghassemi
Dr. Simi Rezai-Ghassemi, is an indigenous Āzari Iranian and an expert in Āzarbāijāni Turkic foodways. She is a scholar, storyteller, and cookery teacher based in Bath. Fluent in the region's major languages and holding a PhD in Evolution, she combines ethnographic research with hands-on experience to share her seasonal food heritage and its lasting influence on what we eat today. Instagram: SimisKitchen Substack: https://srezaighassemi.substack.com. Debut book: https://equinoxpub.com/projects/fermented-dairy-of-central-asia
In this talk, Simi shares findings from her debut book, Fermented Dairy of Central Asia, revealing how the ağartı, the "white goods" of Āzarbāijān, fueled migrations, shaped beliefs, and still lives in your refrigerator today.
Find this lovely book anywhere you buy books.
Find this lovely book anywhere you buy books.
Sign up for this free live webinar and save the date
Our monthly webinars are free to everyone when they are live. Recordings and all archives are free to members.