I received an e-mail from reader Lynn Nakashian. Our families go way back. My mom and her father, John, grew up together and remained friends…
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Kalustyan’s, Food of Nations
I’m always searching for places to order specialty and hard-to-find ingredients. When I found Kalustyan’s on-line, I was truly excited to discover an Armenian store…
Potato peel broth: Not just for Vegetarians!
Armenians are carnivores by tradition. However, we respect one’s decision to avoid meat or animal by-products. Because many of our Armenian recipes use a chicken…
Tourshi (Tourshou)- Armenian Pickled Vegetables
When our daughter was in college in Tampa, we often made the tedious 4-hour drive to visit. It was always worth it to spend even…
Apricot: The Armenian Plum (and Stuffed Fresh Apricots recipe)
From its deep golden-orange color and velvety skin to its sweet nectar, the apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is the most cherished fruit of Armenia. Its peak…
Everybody loves Armenian food — especially in Uruguay!
Our great friend and loyal follower, David Blasco, has been gracious enough to promote TheArmenianKitchen.com on his motorcycle enthusiasts’ Web site, RoyalEnfields.com. One such recent…
Armenian Cucumbers: a 3,000 year-old favorite and a recipe for Chilled Yogurt-Cucumber Soup (Jajik)
Armenian cucumber Now that summer is here, it’s time to turn off the oven and think about cool, refreshing foods. When I think of summer,…
Yogurt: It’s good all over
My husband’s uncle John Bichakjian, a firm believer in healthy eating, presented Doug’s mother with a cookbook called The Complete Book of Yogurt, by Shaun…
Keeping things cool with Tahn
It might not be hot where you are, but — believe me — Florida is HOT, a good portion of the year. So, we try…
Shopping at Nouri’s
In the late 1920’s, when my mother (I’ll call her Little Mary) was about 7 years old, she and my grandparents lived in Paterson, NJ….