Bita is the founder of the recipe website Oven Hug and co-host/co-producer of the Modern Persian Food podcast with Bita and Beata. She has over 20 years of experience inspiring others through teaching, coaching (as a family nutritionist), mentoring, and creating food-related content. Bita grew up in a Persian-American family in the Midwest and enjoys combining art and science (mom was an artist, and dad was a surgeon) to reinvent recipes in a simpler, healthier, and aesthetically pleasing way. Bita spreads her time between two residences: Menlo Park/the SF Bay Area and Southern California/south Orange County.
Spring Greetings!
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Hello friend! Happy spring. Yesterday, Bob and I went on a long coastal beach walk with the dogs. We spotted at least six sweet bunnies on the trail! The glories of the season are all around us. Updates I graduated from the Pediatric Health Coach Academy, and I'm gearing up to take the NHWBC National Health and Wellness Coaching exam! I've been juggling coursework, study, and coaching, but after a brief pause to work on some other projects, I'm thrilled to be coaching again, and I'm feeling re-energized. Recently, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from seniors to young professionals. I'm enjoying the variety of experiences and finding my niche in coaching. Recipes I've been inspired by some modern baklava ideas. This recipe looks like so much fun! I can't wait to try crinkling phyllo dough like an accordion. Phyllo dough can be tricky to work with, so I'm excited to have the creative freedom to fold it up with this forgiving and clever strategy. I'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to reply and share your spring adventures. Coaching Offer Also, if you or anyone you know is interested in a complimentary wellness session, please let me know. Just click reply - I read all my e.mails. I'm aiming to complete my coaching session hours for the upcoming exam. Wishing you the best of spring! Warmly, Bita |
Bita Arabian
Bita is the founder of the recipe website Oven Hug and co-host/co-producer of the Modern Persian Food podcast with Bita and Beata. She has over 20 years of experience inspiring others through teaching, coaching (as a family nutritionist), mentoring, and creating food-related content. Bita grew up in a Persian-American family in the Midwest and enjoys combining art and science (mom was an artist, and dad was a surgeon) to reinvent recipes in a simpler, healthier, and aesthetically pleasing way. Bita spreads her time between two residences: Menlo Park/the SF Bay Area and Southern California/south Orange County.
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