Try Quince Stew and listen to the autumn track by Hossein Alizadeh!

Extracted from Bartarinha
Satisfaction brings a pleasant taste to your life; this is what our ancestors have practiced. Now we are living a totally different life; indulging and splurging merely due to our greed.
Quarreling and squeaking over the meals and avoiding touching special foods, are becoming common. This is what poor women and mothers are struggling with on a daily basis. Husbands and kids always underestimate the value and efforts put into preparing the meals.
Housework is really tough; no doubt many men can’t overcome it. If they were a bit fair and considered part of their spouse during a day, they would change their mind; there is a comprehensive list of a variety of things to be done at home. They might be irrelevant but women manage them truly. Unfortunately, men and children hardly ever appreciate their attempts and if they come across one tiny deficiency they start grumbling.
What I mean is, we have taken them for granted and failed to see their wonderful deeds. That’s why we have lost the opportunity to enjoy life and its blessings.
Satisfaction and appreciation for God-given gifts make us enjoy the real taste of life; what our parents stuck to.
Now we have fallen into a hell where we just obey our desires and wills. We keep buying; filling the house with many colorful, charming commodities. And yet we just nag and nag We have forgotten the quality and core of life and instead have sufficed to the quality and crust.
We, Iranians, are not exceptions either. We have closed our eyes to numerous gifts we are surrounded by and just notice the shortcomings. We are all unsatisfied. Nothing would ever give us a sense of contentment. From our job to what we eat, we just know how to criticize. All the true enjoyment of life has been left behind.
As Sohrab said, wash your eyes to see in a new way! So let’s open our eyes to the beauties and virtues too.
Let’s start with meals and see how we are gifted: colorful, juicy fruits, with a magical taste and smell. Don’t swallow them thoughtlessly. Smell, touch, taste, and enjoy!
Smell what is served as a meal to freshen our breath. Put morsels in the mouth respectfully. Examine the texture, scent and flavor to get the pleasure. Appreciate the presence of parents, sisters and brothers. Cherish your spouse and offspring. Value the moments of togetherness. It is upon us to be appreciative of all the blessings of God.
One of the blessings in our country is the heavenly fruit of quince. The sweet-smelling, charming fruit is Isfahan is unique; you cannot find anything alike throughout the world. Purchase some and remove the seeds. Cut into cubes. In a pan fry chopped onion in animal oil, Sprinkle turmeric. Place stewing meat or pieces of chicken in and keep sautéing. Add water and ½ cup rosewater. After a half hour, add cubes of quince as well as dried prunes. Cover and allow to settle. The smell is awesome.
You can sauté the quince in oil before adding.
The same cuisine can be prepared through apples and pears too. Make Polo to serve with the savory stew. Take to the table and share delicious meal with your family and friends.
Once the meal is over, listen to the sensational track of Shoorangiz by Master Hossein Alizadeh, the famous Iranian musician. Sit in a place to see the charms of colorful autumn, like near a window. Drink a cup of Lahijan tea. And feel yourself in a world of relaxation and peacefulness.