Margie, a reader from PA., had a special request for me – to help find a recipe her grandmother used to make. The recipe, bishi,…
Date Archives 2009
Armenian coffee: A soorj of delight. (With VIDEO!)
Like so many adult indulgences, Armenian coffee is an acquired taste — and I’m glad I finally acquired it, although it’s only an occasional treat…
How to make Red Pepper Paste – the LONG Version
In a posting from April 22, I wrote about the “secret ingredient” in so many of my grandmother’s recipes – Red Pepper Paste. The original…
Armenians in Charlotte, North Carolina
On our recent trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, Doug and I were excited to see the blazing autumn colors as we drove past the trees…
Quince: The confoundingly delicious Armenian fruit – and – a recipe for Hyvah, a quince and lamb stew
Have you ever taken a bite out of a quince? You’d remember if you did. Like olives, quince is not edible when first picked. It…
Chef George Duran – aka George Kevork Guldalian
I’ve been trying to reach George Duran for the last couple of months. With each e-mail I send, I get an instant reply stating that…
Finding the Middle East in The South
We just got back from a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, where we had a great time with new friends as well as old. Our…
Zatar, Za’atar, Zahtar
What is this, you ask? Zatar is a spice blend, commonly used in Middle Eastern or North African cuisine. It is used on meats, and…
Okra is NOT an Armenian talk show host
I’m not a fan of okra (bamya). I can’t help it! It’s not that it tastes bad; it’s the texture I object to. Have you…
Bastegh, sweet-tart fruit leather
Have you ever heard of “Nanny Candy?” If you’re Armenian, and you have or had a grandmother, then you know exactly what I’m talking about….