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Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with song

I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner…

3 years ago

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…

11 years ago

It’s Pumpkin Time!

Reader Karen emailed me a newsletter from the Seroonian Armenian Community Center, (outside of Philadelphia, PA.) which read: “Come to…

11 years ago

‘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…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

Apple Dolma

It’s autumn in North America which means the new crop of apple varieties are readily available in the markets. One…

11 years ago

A Rekindled Friendship and Gift of Saffron

Iranian saffron threads Saffron is not commonly used in Armenian cuisine, so why am I even writing about it?  Here’s…

11 years ago

Avocado Hummus

There’s no better gift to give (or receive) than fruit that is home-grown.  Doug and I were the fortunate recipients…

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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