Have you ever been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras? People dress in colorful, outrageous costumes, parading down the main street, or riding on exotically…
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More on Hoom Kufteh
Last week we posted a recipe and video for making “Hoom Kufteh”. We received a number of comments, and an e-mail from Tom Merjanian, who provided…
Searching for Soorp (St.) Sarkis…. Halva, that is.
Hi Everyone, Reader Debbie Boyadjian, wrote:. “I am searching the net for a recipe for a special kind of halva that is made to celebrate…
Cost of Crackers
Have you noticed how expensive food has become- especially those made from grains? Cereals, bread, cookies – even crackers. My gosh! The price of a…
Teach Children to Cook? You Bet!
Robyn in her Home Economics classroom It’s never too early to spark a child’s interest in food – or food preparation, for that matter. I…
Susan Kulungian, an inspiration to us all
When my story about Herrisah/Keshkeg posted, one of the comments came from a reader listed as “andovercookiemama.” Susan Kulungian I was curious to know who this person was,…
Still Searching for that Certain Armenian Cookie Recipe- “Kahke with Yanesoun” (Anise Seed Circles with Sesame)
In early January, I offered an Armenian cookie recipe to reader Adriana, who had lost all of her recipes about 30 years ago. She said…
Eating in Aleppo: We can only imagine
Is food in Aleppo, Syria really better? We have no first-hand knowledge, but Doug’s cousin Arsene Dirkelessian told us it is — and we certainly…
Harissa, Herriseh, Keshkeg – Armenian-Style Stew
No matter what you call this dish, it’s one of the best stick-to-your-ribs winter meals ever! I can recall Yeranuhe Nanny making herriseh with lamb…
Goulougoos, The Armenian Kitchen Version
After having read the recipes for Goulougoos from Dr. Jantzen’s mother-in-law, Isgouhi Sarkahian, and the one from the Magzanian sister’s cookbook, I decided to create…