Douglas Kalajian

As Armenian as Apple Pie

I never left the ground until I was married. Flying was something exotic when I was growing up, at least…

15 years ago

Pork: The other Armenian meat

Cubed pork marinating We went to a local barbecue joint last week with our favorite dining-out partners. They're both Jewish…

16 years ago

Remembering The Great Armenian Race!

Today, as I guess no one has to be reminded, is the Indianapolis 500. All ready with the munchies? Pistachios…

16 years ago

When Armenians loved picnics

Unlike most Americans, I've never associated picnics with hot dogs and burgers. To me, a picnic just isn't a picnic…

16 years ago

Zucchini and Egg

Some glorious tastes of childhood can never be recaptured. Mostly, that's a good thing. For example: It's undoubtedly for the…

16 years ago

Armenian Chopped Salad

I'm not much of a salad eater, although I should be. We all should be eating salad every day to…

16 years ago

Hamburger or lamb burger? No contest!

Lule Kebab and Vegetables on the grill Sometimes meals just sort-of happen. I was in the supermarket the other day,…

16 years ago

Years ago, the Big Apple tasted Armenian

Armenian food was everyday food when I was growing up, but it could also be something mysterious and special if…

16 years ago

Grandpa’s apricot pie

Harry Bichakjian learned to cook somewhere between the historic Armenian city of Kharpert and Chelsea, Massachusetts. Like so much about…

16 years ago

The reluctantly movable feast

In October 1978, as the season's first frost descended on the Northeast, I announced excitedly that I'd found a great…

16 years ago

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