1. World Food Wednesdays Iran Wednesday 22 nd June 2016

2. Iran Iranian Flag

3. Iran

4. Iran, also known as Persia, is a in Western Asia. It is bordered by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia across the Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey and Iraq. It is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 18th-largest in the world. It is the only country with both a Caspian Sea and an Indian Ocean coastline. Iran is a multicultural country comprising numerous ethnic groups, most inhabitants are Shia Muslims and Persian is the official language. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city.

5. Iranian Cuisine The Iranian (or Persian) culinary style is unique to Iran, though it has influenced and has been influenced by Turkish cuisine, Azerbaijani cuisine, Kurdish cuisine, Greek cuisine, Central Asian cuisine, and minor aspects from Russian cuisine. Fresh green herbs are frequently used along with fruits such as plums, pomegranates, quince, prunes, apricots, and raisins. Typical Persian main dishes are combinations of rice with meat, such as lamb, chicken, or fish, and vegetables such as onions, various herbs, and nuts.

6. Today’s Theatre Bar Dish is Aloo Esfinaj (Beef Stew with Spinach & Dates) Iran