Omid Roustaei -- "Bitter & Sweet"
Category: Literary
Date and Time
- Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location
Boulder Bookstore
1107 Pearl St
Details
Omid Roustaei will speak about and sign his new book, "Bitter & Sweet: Global Flavors from an Iranian-American Kitchen," on Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite.
About the Book:
"Bitter & Sweet" is an elegantly designed cookbook featuring 75 mouthwatering recipes from Omid Roustaei, the Caspian Chef. Infused with moving stories, useful cooking tips, and gorgeous photographs, "Bitter & Sweet" teaches readers to experiment not only with Iranian dishes but also with the many cuisines and techniques that Omid has explored throughout his career. His welcoming prose and down-to-earth methods are sure to engage both practiced hands and total newcomers to the kitchen.
Recipes include Persian classics like Chicken in Pomegranate Walnut Sauce (Khoresh Fesenjun), Sour Cherry Rice with Petite Meatballs (Albalu Polo ba Ghel Gheli), and Rice with a Crispy Saffron Layer (Polo ba Tahdig) alongside international dishes such as Braised Burdock with Carrots (Kinpira Gobo), Creamy Smoked Fish and Vegetable Soup (Cullen Skink), and Fried Potato and Bulgur Kibbeh (Kibbet Batata bil Lahmeh).
IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
*Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
*A coupon good for $5 off a copy of "Bitter & Sweet," or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
