Douglas Kalajian

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

4 years ago

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 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 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 Armenia

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

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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 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 special

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

5 years ago

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