Asking For Your Vote…..
Salad e Olivieh,flat bread
Things have been tough here, I am overwhelmed with everything and have not cooked or posted anything. I am sorry. This brightened my day, I am really shocked but my recipe for Persian Potato Salad, Salad e Oliveh is a finalist at Food 52. Honestly, I have been so pre occupied with both work and caring for Nando I forgot I entered it and when I saw an email today congratulating me my jaw literally dropped., well maybe not literally but I was genuinely surprised.
I posted the recipe here on the blog a few months ago, it remains one of my all time favorite Persian recipes. so simple and delicious. It’s potato salad with a twist, this is a meal. I like to servie with Naan or pita that is warm, and lots of lemon and olive oil for extra flavor.
I am sorry I have been so absent, the update is that I am over whelmed. tired and sad. Work is very busy and Nando is a full time responsibility it is like having an infant in the house. I have to have someone stay with him when I leave to go to an appointment, he cannot be alone for more than a few minutes.
I again ask for your vote, I hope you all stick with me through this tough time and forgive me for my absence. Thank you so much.
Food 52 photo
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Voted! Sending happy thoughts your way!
Thank you so much Melissa.
I voted. I know this has been a bright spot during this difficult time. Congratulations!
Thank you Debbie!
I’m off to vote…take lots of care of yourself as well as Nando xxx
Thank you Elaine, i feel so badly that I am so absent.
It’s so hard to get a balance isn’t it? I feel for you xxx
Voted! Well done – I really hope you win. Sending love to you and Nando at this sad, difficult time.
Thank you so much. Appreciate it.
Hi Suzanne, been thinking about you! I truly understand…I am with you and support your absence 100%. Yes, of course I will vote!!! Congrats my friend. Hugs to Nando. Cheryl
Thank you Cheryl. We need the hugs!
I already voted for you, friend –
Thank you so much Liz.
I am sorry you are overwhelmed and Nando is not doing well. You always have my vote.
Thank you Michelle!
Definitely voting Suzanne. Wishing you peace at this time. Sean
Thanks Sean, appreciate it.
It took me 10 minutes to place a vote because I forgot that I already had a log in code, but I finally did! You and Nando in my thoughts.
Thank you so much for taking the time to vote and sorry it took 10 minutes, I really do appreciate it.
Oh, no, that was my fault for forgetting what my log in was. 😉 It really is a great recipe that I’ll have to try soon. I’m really sorry to hear you being overwhelmed and tired. Take care,
Have voted. I’m sorry to hear Nando isn’t too good. You must come back to us only when you can and when you feel up to it. Your friends will be waiting.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
David, thank you so much.
Don’t apologize, Suzanne. Everyone’s thoughts are with you and Nando.
This gorgeous potato salad absolutely has my vote! Mega hugs.
Thanks Teagan.
Congrats! It’s a great recipe and a gorgeous photo!
Thank you Amanda.
I started this comment by saying don’t apologize but I’ve written my fair share of apology posts to my readers, while I’ve been having my own struggles. Look forward to reading more from you when the time is right! In the mean time.. Voted & congrats!!
I hate to apologize but feel the need. Thanks so much Meaghan.
Voted! Hooray! Sending you the most awesome wishes your way!
Thank you Georgie!
Voted!! 🙂
Thanks so much Josette!
Sometimes you just need to take time out – and I’m hoping some of that time includes looking after yourself. Off to vote!
Thanks so much Johnny!
A W E S O M E !!!!! I just voted, good luck!!! 🙂
Thank you Michael!!
Good luck! The recipe looks terrific.
Thanks so much Mike.
I’m glad you’re back 🙂
Thank you!!
Wow, Suzanne, you’re on a roll! I hope things get better at home. Hugs.
What a lovely surprise to receive Suzanne – I’ve just been across to vote for you… the salad is wonderful! Wish there was something we could all do to help out with dear little Nando. Sending thoughts and virtual hugs, as unfortunately that’s about all I can do from here… M.xx
It really was a complete surprise and totaly off my radar. Thank you Margot.
I just voted Suzanne before reading this post! I have also been very busy lately and unable to post, I hope to do so this weekend, that is a long one for us. Hope Nando is doing ok and you too! xx
Thank you, I hope to post something soon also. Look forward to seeing what you have done.
How very exciting Suzanne, I just hopped on over and voted for you. Your recipe and all the great ingredients deserves a win. I’m also very sorry to learn of your woes, I hope you find comfort in knowing that everyone is praying and caring. Be blessed!
Thank you so much Loretta, it is such a tremendous comfort knowing that I have friends that care. Thank you again.
Voted, best of luck—I hope things ease up for you a bit as well!
Thanks so much Jeff.
I voted and hope you win and I hope you and Nando are doing ok. A big hug!
Thank you Gerlinde. We are both hanging in.
I just saw your recipe on Food52, voted and then headed over to your site. So sorry to hear about Nando – I hope you are ok. I have been missing your posts and hope you’ll all get better soon!
Thanks Ginger, I just can’t wrap myself around cooking. Juggling too much right now. Hopefully soon I will post. Thank you so much.
Just voted! Best of luck, Suzanne! This salad looks delicious – love it! 😀 Have a great weekend! x
Thank you so much Jess.
Congratulation, Suzanne! I have been really tired with my illness recently.
Thank you Mochi, I do hope you are doing alright.
Congratulations on being a finalist. I voted. Please give a kiss to Nando.
Thank you so much and I will give him a kiss for you.
Congratulation, it looks delicious!!
Thank you so much.
After reading this post what I want to tell you I’d rather say in person (sitting on a stoop!) than in a comment but what I can comment on excitedly right now is: congratulations! Salad Olivier! a very non-Persian but utterly Persian recipe! 🙂 Just voted for you and am pretty confident you’ll win.
It’s funny I thought it was Persian but found out it is not originally but for me it is part of my won derful repertoire of Persian food and will forever be Persian. Thank you Azita my dear.
You know with me, all you need to do is ask and I will always support you. Shoot, you don’t even have to ask girl. I just voted. I tried to vote twice and I hope it went through ;). You deserve to win because your food in fantastic. And I hope you are feeling alright.
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Thank you so much Kay!! You are so sweet.
Well done, dearest Suzanne! Happy for your, the salad really sounds delish!
Thank you so much, it is truly wonderful.
Take as much time as you need, Suzanne. We’ll be waiting for you to come back 🙂 Cheers!
Thanks Julian, I have been over whelmed, trying to work through it all.
You are in my and everyone else’s thoughts.
Thanks Elizabeth!
Just cast my vote – best of luck to you. Just take care of yourself and Nando and we will be happy to see you back when you are ready.
Thanks so much Hilda.
I have voted. Congratulations. It’s so sad to read about how difficult life is at the moment for you and Nando. Sending warm wishes and a virtual hug across the Atlantic. Bx
Thank you, for the vote and the warm wishes and virtual hug. Nando is doing ok, had a visit to the doc on Friday and she said he is doing well all things considered. I am thankful for that.
I’ll follow the link and hopefully I’m not too late to vote Suzanne. Re Nando – my heart goes out to you. I know dog love well. And I can only imagine what you’re going through. xo
Thanks Lindy, Nando is such a trouper. Despite his illness and advanced age he still gets through each day.
Hugs from here Suzanne!! This is so hard… Pray you find encouragement and rest. And I have high hopes for you recipe!! You are such an awesome inventive cook!
Thanks so much Rhonda.
Congratulations, Suzanne! I just voted! It truly is a very delicious salad, and this is a delicious recipe! I have a feeling you are going to win this!
Thanks so much Fae, I love this salad, it’s one of my favorites.
Congratulations, Suzanne! it looks delicious and you sure deserve to win! 🙂
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Thanks so much Francesca.
Will surely vote for u Suzanne:-) all the best.. Salad looks delish
Thank you so much!
I voted, lots of luck! You deserve it! :D)
Thanks so much Pamela!!
I just voted with 5 hours to go! Best wishes to you, stay strong and be comforted knowing everyone is thinking of you 🙂
Thank you so much!
Just voted! Sending positive vibes to you and Nando!
Thank you so much
Congratulations–your salad looks so good! Hoping things get easier for you.
Thanks so much Nancy!
I will support you Suzanne! Big hugs for you and for Nando as well!
Thank you Margherita!!
Suzanne, congratulations you won the contest on Food 52. I hope this perks you up a little bit and helps with your situation . Hugs
Gerlinde
Thank you so much Gerlinde!!
No need to reply back; I’m just sorry I missed this post and didn’t have a chance to vote – but I can see it is spectacular and I have to congratulate you! I think at some point I’ll be saying “I knew her when…”
Thank you so much, the salad is wonderful. It was such a great surprise to be nominated and to win.
Congrats Suzanne! Its a wonderful recipe:) hope things get better for you soon! Hugs! Olga xxx
Been thinking of you lately, Suzanne. Sending love and hugs to you and Nando! XOXO
Thanks Angie!
Yum! this sounds like a great brunch food!
It’s so delicious, hard to put into words just how wonderful this dish is. I don’t make it very often, it’s quite fattening, loaded with carbs and fat but for the occasional splurge this is one of my favorites. Thank you so much.