Show Notes
Asher and Mom visit family friend Miral Sattar, whose roots stretch from Pakistan to Burma to Persia, for a hands-on lesson in how food becomes a love language across cultures. Kids will learn about Rooh Afza rose milk, crispy beef samosas, Burmese khow suey noodles, the tradition of chai hospitality, and creamy pistachio kulfi, all while discovering why sharing a meal is one of the most universal ways people show they care.
About Miral Sattar:
🎧 Miral Sattar is the creator and host of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales, an award-winning kids podcast with more than 3 million listeners that reimagines classic fairy tales with brave heroines, diverse cultures, and stories from around the world. She's also a mom of three and a children's media advocate passionate about raising curious, empathetic kids through stories.
Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales: wherever you get your podcasts!
Miral on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miralreads
About The Saami Family
🎶 A special thank you to The Saami Family for allowing us to use their beautiful Khayal music, a centuries-old South Asian classical vocal tradition, in this episode.
Listen to The Saami Family website: https://voiceofsaamis.com/
The Saami Brothers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaamibrothersofficial/
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Credits:
Hosts: Kristen and Asher Kim
Guest Collaborator: Miral Sittar
Produced By: Culture Kids Productions
Executive Producer: Kristen Kim
Sound Design: Kristen Kim
Audio Engineer: Robin Lai
Nonprofit Consultant: Emil Kang, Jesseca Ryan
Academic Consultant: Elisha Li
Sound FX: Envato Elements, The Saami Family
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