Lentils are legumes, meaning they come from a plant with double-seamed pods that contain a single row of seeds. Other common legumes include peas, peanuts,…
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Basterma! The best thing about company
Basterma (Basturma) Pardon me, please. This is Doug, intruding rudely into Robyn’s latest post. She made the mistake of asking me to read through her…
A Family Heirloom Is Passed Along
My aunt, Arpie Vartanesian, has decided to sell her condo and move into an independent living apartment at a senior’s complex nearby. Robyn (L) and…
Heart-healthy Kufteh (with VIDEO!)
Heart-healthy Kufteh Doug and I have been experimenting with some of our favorite Armenian recipes to reduce fat and cholesterol. We’ve taken the traditional recipe…
Dry Measures vs. Liquid Measures – What’s the Difference?
While my sister Dawn was visiting several of her Armenian friends at the Jersey Shore this summer, their beach-side discussion turned to food and recipes….
How far will YOU go for Armenian food?
Reader Rosanne Almasian from Upstate New York asked me where she could buy Armenian food, such as lahmajoun and Armenian string cheese for 200 guests….
Heart-Healthy Fish Recipe: Fish Plaki
Fish Plaki Now that we’re getting older, Doug and I have come to the realization that we can’t eat the way we used to. (Darn!)…
Hye Tea — with a dainty portion of eggs and sausage!
Sweet Soujouk No, I didn’t misspell it; I actually mean “HYE” tea. For those who don’t know, “Hye” is the Armenian word for “Armenian.” The…
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Pine Nut Spread)
Muhammara My husband, Douglas, is cursed with an Armenian double-whammy. Not only is he allergic to eggplant, an Armenian staple, he’s also allergic to walnuts,…
Remembering summers among Armenians in Asbury Park, N.J.
Asbury Park, NJ is a small shore town a hop, skip & a jump from North Jersey and New York City. In its hey-day, Asbury…