Uzbeki Qabeli Pulao
Qabeli Pulao is a ubiquitous Afghan dish that is often served at weddings, funerals and other large social gatherings. There … Continue reading Uzbeki Qabeli Pulao
Tag: Afghanistan
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
If asked to pick a song that represents Afghanistan as a whole, I’d probably choose something by Ahmad Zahir or … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
Pamiri Aush
Last Friday I learned how to make Pamiri aush, homemade noodle soup. This vegan dish may be served at lunch … Continue reading Pamiri Aush
This Shall Be a House of Peace: A book review
I was not sure what to expect when I started reading Phil Halton’s This Shall Be a House of Peace, a … Continue reading This Shall Be a House of Peace: A book review
Of Dostum and Ducks
It was January 1994. The relative peace in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif was shattered as fighting broke out. General … Continue reading Of Dostum and Ducks
The Value of Snow
When I was studying Dari in Badakhshan, Afghanistan a few years ago, my language teacher taught me a game. It … Continue reading The Value of Snow
Home
Home is where, when you cross its threshold, you finally feel at peace. – Dennis Lehane One of the hardest … Continue reading Home
Nao Roz
In the Persian calendar, New Year’s Day falls on March 21, the first day of spring. Mazar-e-Sharif is the focal … Continue reading Nao Roz
Provinces of Afghanistan
Explore some of the diverse provinces that make up the country of Afghanistan. If you click on the infographic it … Continue reading Provinces of Afghanistan
Grand Trunk Road
“Look! Look again! and chumars, bankers and tinkers, barbers and bunnias, pilgrims – and potters – all the world going and coming. … Continue reading Grand Trunk Road
Other Side of the Mountains 