Douglas Kalajian

Douglas Kalajian

Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!

Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!

This roast lamb recipe is a typical Armenian preparation. Serve it with pilaf, salad and fresh bread and you’ll have…

4 years ago
What is Kef and how did it get into our Kitchen?What is Kef and how did it get into our Kitchen?

What is Kef and how did it get into our Kitchen?

What is kef? You might consider it a form of self-administered music therapy.

4 years ago
Armenia needs help and support more than everArmenia needs help and support more than ever

Armenia needs help and support more than ever

The war in Artsakh has ended badly for Armenians. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed an agreement that cedes territory to…

4 years ago
The assault on Artsakh is an assault on all ArmeniansThe assault on Artsakh is an assault on all Armenians

The assault on Artsakh is an assault on all Armenians

Food means far more than sustenance to every culture but the link between food and identity is especially strong for…

4 years ago
Butterflied leg of lamb, grilled Armenian styleButterflied leg of lamb, grilled Armenian style

Butterflied leg of lamb, grilled Armenian style

Lamb was my family's go-to meat when I was growing up, and my mother taught me the traditions of Armenian…

4 years ago
We eat Armenian food all the time but we’ll never forget eating in ArmeniaWe eat Armenian food all the time but we’ll never forget eating in Armenia

We eat Armenian food all the time but we’ll never forget eating in Armenia

Five years have zipped by since we visited Armenia and reveled in every conceivable style of Armenian food, feasting our…

5 years ago
If the spice of life remains elusive, you might just have anosmiaIf the spice of life remains elusive, you might just have anosmia

If the spice of life remains elusive, you might just have anosmia

A little over 10 years ago, a thunderous thump on the head severed the delicate tendrils connecting my olfactory nerve…

5 years ago
Shut in but not shut off, we persevere in the Armenian wayShut in but not shut off, we persevere in the Armenian way

Shut in but not shut off, we persevere in the Armenian way

Like everyone, Robyn and I are in a bit of a tizzy as we adjust to what we all hope…

5 years ago
Sonia Tashjian celebrates the foods of Dikranagerd, helping preserve culture and memoriesSonia Tashjian celebrates the foods of Dikranagerd, helping preserve culture and memories

Sonia Tashjian celebrates the foods of Dikranagerd, helping preserve culture and memories

We’ve all experienced a rush of emotion while eating foods familiar from our childhood. For immigrants, especially those who escaped…

5 years ago
Two wheels plus great meals make this Dutch traveler’s visit to Armenia and Artsakh specialTwo wheels plus great meals make this Dutch traveler’s visit to Armenia and Artsakh special

Two wheels plus great meals make this Dutch traveler’s visit to Armenia and Artsakh special

Our friend David Blasco authors a lively blog about Royal Enfield motorcycles, RoyalEnfields.com. You may recognize his name from previous…

6 years ago