ARAM Sandwiches? NY delis, and some trendy restaurants in major cities name food items after celebrities – The Humphrey Bogart sandwich, the Marilyn Monroe, etc….
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Who’s in the kitchen? Armenians!
Our recent posts about the Armenian inspiration behind Rice-A-Roni and Colombo Yogurt got us thinking about the impact of other Armenians on the American pantry….
Calling all Kharpertsis!!!
A reader from Massachusetts asked if I knew anything about “koolunja.” He said it is a type of chorag made by Armenians from Kharpert that’s…
Boorma: Paklava’s deliciously delicate cousin (Be sure to check out the VIDEO!)
If you like paklava, you’ll LOVE boorma. Boorma, also spelled ‘bourma’, is made from the same ingredients as paklava, but with a unique shape, lighter…
Cardamom: A taste of ancient Armenia
Cardamom-Orange-Berry Salad To children, the lure of coffee has always been one of the great adult mysteries: How could it be that the strong, bitter…
Armenian Independence Day
Today is the 91st anniversary of Armenia’s independence, a day we mark with bitter-sweet memories and an asterisk. The birth of the Democratic Republic of…
Fassoulia, Lupia- Recipe and Video
My mother used to hum a little ditty when we were kids, a catchy tune. The words went something like this: Yer-goo-shap-tee, Fa-ssoul-ia (repeat) Then…
Memorial Day
Most people view Memorial Day as the beginning of the summer season, a 3-day weekend for fun, relaxation, and family barbecues. In a sense, that’s…
Watermelon is a big Armenian tradition
If I say “Armenian fruit,” you say… Apricot? Pomegranate? Quince? All good answers. But why not watermelon? Melons of various types are traditional Armenian favorites,…
Homemade Madzoon, or Yogurt to non-Armenians
I don’t know of any Armenian family that hasn’t made homemade madzoon at one time or another. I know how easy it is to BUY…