Najmieh Batmanglij's book New Food of Life is a treasury of 250 classical and regional Iranian recipes. One hundred and twenty color photographs of food intertwined with Persian miniatures and illustrations together with descriptions of ancient and modern ceremonies, poetry, tales, travelogue pieces, and anecdotes make New Food of Life not just a collection of excellent recipes but also an introduction to Persian art and culture. AsiaFood.org, Asia Society's online food resource, presents highlights from this rich collection of Persian and modern Iranian culinary traditions.