Many don’t know what MAHLAB is, so I’ll clue you in. Mahlab is an aromatic spice which comes from the stones or kernels from black…
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Keebah, a Dikranagerdtsi Delight!
I’ve been having an e-discussion about my paternal grandmother’s keebah dish with my Aunt Zabelle (affectionately known as Zippi), the last remaining relative from my…
Avocado-Pistachio-Arugula Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
The wrath of Mother Nature has been felt in many parts of the world recently. Sadly, wild fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods have ravaged numerous…
Red Pepper, White Bean, and Feta Soup – an accidental recipe
Sometimes recipes happen by accident. Such is the case of this Red Pepper, White Bean, and Feta Soup. Doug and I were invited to our…
Montreal – a French city with a Middle Eastern twist!
After a 6-week excursion to NJ, upstate NY, and Montreal, we’re finally back in Florida. I’m relieved to report our home – and surroundings in…
Chef Serge Madikians’ SEREVAN restaurant, Amenia, NY
Before we left Florida for upstate NY in August, Doug did an online search for Armenian restaurants in our travel route. He came across the…
Lamb Shish Kebab marinated in Ararat Brandy – NOT your average kebab!
Last summer, my husband Doug and I gifted our shish kebab machine to our daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron on the occasion of their wedding….
Anahid Krichian’s Grill and Bistro – a gem in Paterson, NJ
Over the years, I’ve heard many stories about the delicious food Anahid Krichian catered to Armenian functions in north Jersey. Not only does Anahid cater,…
Our Pot-luck Feast!
It’s time for us to leave hot, steamy Florida, for cooler surroundings in the Catskill Mountains. In order to prepare for our get-away, we started…
Florida Watermelon Slices with Balsamic Syrup, Mint Oil, and Feta Cheese
Confession: I cannot take credit for the following recipe. As a former resident of Palm Beach County’s Agricultural Reserve community, I was often able to…