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ButterandGhee
Just two third culture kids navigating interracial love & life.
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Something Old, Something New
From setting the seven “S” items for Nowruz (Persian New Year) to arranging dolls for Navratri (Hindu goddess festival) , both Indian and...
Feb 175 min read
My 21-Year Journey to American Citizenship
Since I will be voting as an American citizen for the first time and immigration is a hot topic, I feel responsible to share my two cents.
Oct 20, 20246 min read
The Crossover Episode I Didn't Know I Needed
Taking Miad to India and reliving my childhood was the crossover episode of my life that I didn't realize how badly I needed.
Sep 15, 20245 min read
Our India Trip Itinerary
Our recent trip to India was a special experience for us because not only did I get to show Miad around my hometown, but I also got to...
Jul 30, 20244 min read
![He thought Sunday was hard but didn’t know what was coming with Thursday 🤭
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#mixedcouple #indianpersiancouple #indianamerican #thirdculturekid #interracialcouple #mixedcouplegoals #tamillanguage #learntamil #southindian #indianfamily
[Persian American husband learns Tamil]](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/527321788_1490096209075912_9034535461702480182_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=u898iDLpZGsQ7kNvwEvdVNV&_nc_oc=AdkJQha5tA3u1yx0mtyAR5daB8tkp-23xl89iAKXqe5tOgFlpeW_q5Vg7TwYlTWN07U&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfaoqQyTIKji11QGoW0RlXOiBkEZdTd-ggvuWhlwCo-E5Q&oe=68BDB59C)
![If you didn’t even wince once, you’re not oiling right 💆🏽♀️🤣
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#mixedcouple #indianhair #indianhairoil #hairoil #hairoiling #indianbeautysecrets #indianamerican #mixedculture #mixedculturehome #indianpersian #marriedlife #interraciallove #mixedcouplegoals
[husband wife Indian hair oiling]](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/520639293_709499561964102_6938671210992019268_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=lUAt80ztg6AQ7kNvwEWgKzG&_nc_oc=AdlM9fPI9Ovsw39rslrSCF8Eqk6ijrgJM0bFGZ6unIfmOZBgxFkdmVR5CL-x7E2CLUo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfYHiIkaFoIWycTyHIDJqyWeUBy5S0EvT9Y10Zr-t-ma6w&oe=68BDBCDF)
![Anyone else’s partner really into South Asian gold?? 😅
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#mixedcouple #indianpersiancouple #indianamerican #interracialcouple #thirdculturekid #indianpersian #mixedcouplegoals #mixedculture #indiangold #southasianjewelry #goldjewellery #mensjewelry
[American husband wears Indian gold]](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/497406299_2182223338898999_1107540160325566086_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=NRQOgnHCeh4Q7kNvwFHvweF&_nc_oc=AdkRVgRfkCvZDbO3VXWlhP7ETzLsngxQITipHqvo3cGMAMxFuPTTSFWnhn6TTKWFdec&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfbbOVI9430IPgFLVFA8OSKd0Q3wu2K561gZXRXlHFSTXQ&oe=68BDD628)
![And this is why different perspectives are always valuable 😎
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#mixedcouple #tamilfood #interracialcouple #indianpersiancouple #interraciallove #idlisambhar #americantamil #thirdculturekid #idli #idlisteamer #mixedculture #southindian #southindianfood #indiancooking #indiandumplings #americanpongal
[Steaming dumplings in an idli tray]](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/491463242_1388198429272037_5437351176563211982_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=p1MeaAQJ_EAQ7kNvwEMLRlb&_nc_oc=AdmDicDuehE0QtOTJnu7KkeF_2lqlVC2iN71XOCiLz1YtRSFxy-aqQKkxT8iCBWjbd0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfZuUwH4wMheGz34HLokDr9cuPMjT285-I0ZuKV7f4RL6w&oe=68BDAC86)
![Shout out to SKC for coming up with this idea! We had so much fun making this video (and eating the snacks 😋) Check out @sweetkaramcoffee_india for a taste of home!
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#indiansnacks #mixedindiancouple #indianpersian #indianpersiancouple #mixedcouple #interracialcouple #southindiansnacks #bananachips #spicymixture #sweetkaramcoffee #indianamerican #thirdculturekid #mixedcouplegoals #southindiancuisine #mysorepak #indiansnackbrand
[Foreigner trying South Indian Snacks]](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483489877_17937059825992148_2704798533672032906_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=By7z3sdYUzsQ7kNvwECmveR&_nc_oc=AdlbBjTidWn6G_Z_GAVE6aUrfUIinVt8KG-lS46HBYmdZPOOE0MwFaEZ_d7AMBdNd0k&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfauoPadbGVcdNdf_0jEN0LwRFFNC84P6f_aMmfhBLqdXA&oe=68BDBB7A)
![A little sneak peak of enlightening Miad to the world of South Indian snacks! 🍿😋
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#mixedcouple #indianpersiancouple #indianamerican #thirdculturekid #interracialcouple #mixedcouplegoals #southindianfood #southindiansnacks #indiansnacks #traditionalindiansnacks
[Foreigner tries South Indian snacks]](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483036581_17936612960992148_2774128093074570010_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=bUqJfu1mRzQQ7kNvwGEQiXD&_nc_oc=Adn6uu-uDx2Sqxji1jGM-seXr6rQyJHjt1e-rSleIYZPJ-otWw0Zz9XpZiANacB6h7I&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfZfwBdw4imdlXe4TnO8267-l2gGQVZq5dqiCwwl3vB_ZQ&oe=68BDBC86)
![Perfect for those upcoming Nowruz plans!🌹
Sidenote: This is Miad’s favorite Indian song 😝
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#saffronicecream #homemadeicecream #ninjacreami #ninjacreamisaffronicecream #persianrecipe #persianfusionrecipe #iraniancooking #persianicecream #ninjacreamirecipes #indianpersiancouple #persianamerican #mixedculture #mixedculturehome #mixedrecipe
[Persian Saffron Rose Ice Cream in Ninja Cream]](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482417080_17936015990992148_4457713233491115419_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=4sijJbQcktcQ7kNvwHczzBD&_nc_oc=AdkaLmCqlA0RQnwGxw96Hk41QvC4y40A9HhLnJLi7q-EmNCvgWT8LJD6Vp-8Rf6uXtw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfZEIqOewJ5VQdlXxKkDfotYlcPHUnYe6-QKz9PpbUdkDw&oe=68BDD289)
![One trait I get from my dad is a love of learning 👩🏽🏫 It’s never too late to try something new!
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#indianparents #indiandad #retirement #retiredliving #retirementhobby #retirementlife #sanskrit #learningnewskills
[retired dad pursuing hobbies]](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482498315_17935736114992148_7937764626776237542_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=kGKjJaF6ncoQ7kNvwH_t53d&_nc_oc=AdmMPDBaDke6p-gTMICrXYK43A5ZRzI2fXbYmFNt2yjrTcVKipfW0yrD77P2bFrn2Hc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfY01eopI_8zEb1Z-RLUrHo8lkV7mOhU-Yw8r-Knko1IjQ&oe=68BDC181)
![Traditions are important but they should also be relevant. What traditions and norms do you think it’s time to get rid of? 👀 [Full link in bio]
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#mixedrelationship #indianpersiancouple #indoiranian #indianfamily #indianculture #thirdculturekids #mixedcouples #interracialcouple #interfaith #tamilcouple #indianwriters #southasianculture #culturalidentity #blogpost #tarof #southasiannorms #indiannorms #pariselopement #aspiringauthor #aspiringwriter #southasianwriters #parisengagement #beachproposal #customsandcastle
[Blog post about eloping to avoid wedding stress from outdated Indian and Persian social norms]](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/481354642_17935141868992148_3567065446015536751_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=pZ_6VOAsJssQ7kNvwEY_7pA&_nc_oc=AdkWYMoAZkEMnqtATJbR4FRMCgs2qnRwq_Vyn2gUEWdFuP4AiHEE73iAKzx7EAZbxLk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfaRJlCY612dW0YIgb2x9IzB3igPGgc3rqSijMV8zUX_tA&oe=68BDBDCC)
![We still had a proper wedding too but it was so special to do this just for us🩶🧿
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#indianpersianwedding #indianpersiancouple #mixedcouple #pariswedding #pariselopement #pariselopementphotographer #parisweddingcouture #eloping #weddingplanning #mixedwedding #weddingstress #mixedculture #interracialcouple
[Couple eloping in Paris]](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/481789390_17935145261992148_5501791637241467774_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=9o6SJCcOR2IQ7kNvwGWCCD_&_nc_oc=AdnJqG4ZICZliAHva4VXUoYpUZL4uSMxZX4JXHj-eS1pgGcb0bmm5aHwvZKBzYoK7CA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfYWs0FnWTVsvySYsO6FSC_VBLQGRHmhB2xk2rfrJskjXA&oe=68BDCCBB)
![He deserves some extra points for the Pongalo Pongal dance🕺
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#tamil #tamilinsta #mixedcouple #interracialcouple #indianpersiancouple #indoiranian #interraciallove #americantamil #thirdculturekid #pongal #indianholidays #pongalcelebration #mixedfamily #southindian #makingpongal #americanpongal
[Persian American husband celebrating Pongal]](https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/474133511_17930399681992148_983250814392850211_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=NOW11xnxDnkQ7kNvwEiJ0sT&_nc_oc=Adn9DxcYmJy8R_jbMYy74bOQN6y_aKKBT4XHsRKB8dcqPJb-xcjH4d7aQxFMQfbDgn0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfYTxzaB4f1_nyDaANCvCSNPQomCpvGZDMnBWZxPA-es1Q&oe=68BDB249)
![This hot topic is too close to home to stay silent before the election. Remember to vote!! 🗳️ [Full link in bio]
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#immigrant #immigrantsmakeamericagreat #usimmigration #immigration #americancitizen #citizenship #thirdculturekid #immigrantstories #immigrantsofamerica #indianimmigrants #writersofinstagram #aspiringwriter #blogpost #southasianwriters](https://scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/464176877_507591055596973_2832185252060112706_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=laqwEYyqNo4Q7kNvwHz4WHr&_nc_oc=AdlpMsKySW1lCfPjjhNlZtzbbx84FEhPv3Mb7E4riiZd0acNnispBv1MV1DCDF0usjg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=tVKHPks1MloUhUjWZybkgQ&oh=00_AfYbW8GezA7zTvjYTLZwPap9Ah31VL6FiXpey62gbLZHzw&oe=68BDD118)
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