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wamu885: Rising food costs mean this favorite dish of chicken and barberry rice is now out of reach for many.
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wamu885: Imam Square in Esfahan is still a favorite spot for family trips.
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wamu885: And Iranian tourists.
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wamu885: And picnics!
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wamu885: Mixed nuts, a picnic staple.
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wamu885: Iranian hospitality dictates that many picnickers invite visitors to join them for food—even American tourists.
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wamu885: Some of the colorful spices available in traditional markets.
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wamu885: Spice vendors have a variety of items for sale.
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wamu885: There are some unexpected items for sale at these markets.
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wamu885: This lucky boy went home with a brightly colored baby chick.
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wamu885: Fruit is treasured in Persian culture.
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wamu885: Melons at the market.
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wamu885: A variety of plums.
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wamu885: The singing cherry vendor.
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wamu885: Ayatollah Khomeini once said the revolution was not about the price of watermelons.
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wamu885: But rising food prices are making picnics pricier.
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wamu885: Still fruit is available in many forms…
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wamu885: including juice.
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wamu885: Ice cream is also a popular treat.
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wamu885: Iranians can choose from a variety of flavors from gelato-style ice cream shops.
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wamu885: ‘Ice-pack’ milk shakes are also trendy.
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wamu885: But the traditional favorites are also available
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wamu885: Like this falooda, which comes with or without saffron flavored ice cream.