Robyn

Sumac: Poison or Spice?

Poison or spice? It depends. I knew to stay away from poison sumac (poison oak) because I learned that from…

16 years ago

In memory

Today we join Armenians around the world in marking the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, which claimed the lives…

16 years ago

Nanny’s Armenian Potato Salad

Now that you know how to make red pepper paste, I'll share some ideas on how to use it in…

16 years ago

Red Pepper Paste – the Armenian secret ingredient!

Red pepper paste is one of those secret ingredients that a cook might neglect to mention when sharing the recipe…

16 years ago

Borag, bereg, boreg, boereg … they all spell delicious!

No matter the dish, the pronunciation - as well as the recipe - will vary depending on the chef’s regional…

16 years ago

Phyllo or Fillo? Either way, it’s jolly good!

It doesn’t matter which way you spell it, but please: Pronounce it "fee-low." "Phyllo" means leaf in Greek. In culinary…

16 years ago

Midia Dolma: Armenian Stuffed Mussels

My first encounter with midia dolma was in autumn 1968 at an upscale Armenian wedding reception on Long Island. It…

16 years ago

Currants

Tiny, sweet and chewy. Mmmm... You’ve probably eaten dried currants and didn’t even realize it. They look like plain-old raisins…

16 years ago

Tools of the Trade

Too many kitchens are cluttered with stuff that isn’t needed, or tools & equipment that are either broken or down-right…

16 years ago

Armenian Cheese with Dill, the subtle Armenian seasoning

Dill, an annual herb that grows to about three feet, is one of the quiet seasonings of Armenian cuisine. It's…

16 years ago

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