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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
Two Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New YearTwo Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New Year

Two Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New Year

To get you into the spirit of a new year, I felt it appropriate to re-post two traditional Armenian recipes:…

6 years ago
Almond Joy and Mounds- Armenian Candy? A Story by Joel DenkerAlmond Joy and Mounds- Armenian Candy? A Story by Joel Denker

Almond Joy and Mounds- Armenian Candy? A Story by Joel Denker

If you’re old enough, you might remember a TV commercial jingle that started out with these lyrics: ‘Sometimes you feel…

7 years ago
Our South Carolina Home BlessingOur South Carolina Home Blessing

Our South Carolina Home Blessing

It's official! Doug and I are now legal residents of South Carolina, and, we have been welcomed into the Armenian…

7 years ago
Food & Culture Writer Joel Denker’s Story about LahmajounFood & Culture Writer Joel Denker’s Story about Lahmajoun

Food & Culture Writer Joel Denker’s Story about Lahmajoun

I was recently introduced to the written work of Joel Denker by his wife, Peggy. She asked me for permission…

7 years ago
St. Sarkis Day – Armenia’s version of St. Valentine’s DaySt. Sarkis Day – Armenia’s version of St. Valentine’s Day

St. Sarkis Day – Armenia’s version of St. Valentine’s Day

St. Sarkis Day is this Saturday, January 27!  Not familiar with this celebration? It’s Valentine’s Day -Armenia style. Click here to…

7 years ago
I was wrong in thinking a bit of bad news would spoil my appetite for dolma. Really, nothing could!I was wrong in thinking a bit of bad news would spoil my appetite for dolma. Really, nothing could!

I was wrong in thinking bit of bad news would spoil my appetite for dolma. Really, nothing could!

I’ve been slacking in my consumption of Armenian coffee lately, so I’m moving slowly. That’s the best excuse I have…

7 years ago
Who created Lahmajoun?Who created Lahmajoun?

Who created Lahmajoun?

For many of us in America, lahmajoun is our go-to model of Armenian food. We love basturma, we devour pilaf,…

8 years ago
There’s nothing ratty about letting the world know you’re ArmenianThere’s nothing ratty about letting the world know you’re Armenian

There’s nothing ratty about letting the world know you’re Armenian

Some people don’t believe in coincidences. I don’t believe in Armenian coincidences. We’re all connected, especially on the Internet. I…

9 years ago
A Shish Kebab Machine Wedding Gift and RecipeA Shish Kebab Machine Wedding Gift and Recipe

A Shish Kebab Machine Wedding Gift and Recipe

Robyn’s parents, Mary and Andy Dabbakian, flew down for a visit soon after we moved to Florida in 1978. We…

9 years ago