Mother’s Day isn’t an Armenian celebration. It’s one of those American “Hallmark” events – buy Mom a pretty card, an expensive bouquet of flowers, and…
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October 1, 2023 UPDATE: The ARAM Sandwich celebrated its 50th Anniversary – and now there’s more news!
Hi Everyone, and especially those living in the Sacramento, CA area,I know I’m a bit late with this announcement, but here’s an update from Aram…
Talking about Armenian Food with Comedian Mary Basmadjian, my (future) Best Friend
Talking about Armenian food with comedian Mary Basmadjian.
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.
Meet Maral, an artist with an appetite.
She’s Armenian, loves food, and makes illustrations of food. Often Armenian food.
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 Azerbaijan in exchange for the…
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 Armenians. Scattered across the globe…
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 to my brain. I was…
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 misery, this experience can be…
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 posts and from his occasional…