Dr. Simi Rezai-Ghassemi is an expert in the foodways of Turkic Eurasia, a region often regarded as a cradle of both culinary and cultural civilization. As a food anthropologist, educator, and gardener with a PhD in evolution, she explores the intersections of culture, ecology, and lived culinary practice. Fluent in the major languages of the region, Simi combines ethnographic research with hands-on experience to illuminate the seasonal culinary traditions of Turkic Eurasia, tracing how they continue to influence the foods we eat today.
Simi Rezai-Ghassemi
Professions
Author, Broadcaster, Chef, Consultant, Cookery demonstrator, Cookery teacher, Copywriter, Feature writer, Food and travel writer, Food historian, Ghost writer
Special subjects
Recipes, ingredients, Central Asian foodways, history and culture of Eurasia, particularly Azerbaijan and Turkic Food.
Middle Eastern Food, World vegan cookery, Gluten free cookery and Growing Food.
Regular work
Teaching, Researching, Writing & Catering
Advisory boards / Awards
The Guild Fellowship Fund 2023.
Languages spoken
English, Azeri, Farsi and a little Turkish & Welsh.
Commercial interest
Cookery Demonstrator, Cookery Teacher, Recipe Developer, Food writer, Feature writer, Travel writer, Food tour guide and Gardener.
Contact
- Email Simi
- 07814 704 799
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