Zereshk is what they are called in Persian and that’s what they’ll always be known as to me. As I write this post, I do so bittersweetly. Just as the tartness of these tiny berries which need to be sweetened slightly with sugar, so too are my thoughts as these berries evoke fond memories from my childhood. Barberries bring with them nostalgia, times cherished with a family who opened their hearts as they welcomed me into their home and their kitchen.
Bittersweet Barberries
