I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner when I realized I wouldn’t…
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Baking Simit ‘Achkee Chop’
At the conclusion of our October Women’s Guild meeting at St. David Armenian Church (Boca Raton, FL), the guest presenter was long-time member Deegeen (Mrs.)…
It’s Pumpkin Time!
Reader Karen emailed me a newsletter from the Seroonian Armenian Community Center, (outside of Philadelphia, PA.) which read: “Come to the Seroonian Armenian Community Center…
‘My Uncle Rafael’ – The Movie; ‘Nazook’ – and -The Dessert
Movie Review by Douglas Kalajian We’re often the last to see films that everyone else has already forgotten. It’s a bit embarrassing when the film…
Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon and Egg (video!)
Some cooking techniques sound more daunting than they actually are. ‘Tempering’ is one of them. If a recipe instructed you to ‘temper an egg’, would…
Celery Stew with Kufteh Balls and Egg-Lemon Sauce
When one has a craving for a certain recipe, they’re not satisfied until they experience the lingering flavor of that special food. Aunt Arpie Such…
Apple Dolma
It’s autumn in North America which means the new crop of apple varieties are readily available in the markets. One of The Armenian Kitchen’s readers/contributors,…
A Rekindled Friendship and a Gift of Saffron
Iranian saffron threads Saffron is not commonly used in Armenian cuisine, so why am I even writing about it? Here’s my story: In 1969 to…
Avocado Hummus
There’s no better gift to give (or receive) than fruit that is home-grown. Doug and I were the fortunate recipients of just that kind of…
Basil, the Armenian Church, and Zesty Vegetable Soup
Today, September 15th, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachveratz). At the end of the service, parishioners receive…