Culture

Watch Laura McKenzie’s Traveler’s Tips – Armenia

It’s been a little over a year since Doug and I took our exhilarating, emotional trip to Yerevan, Armenia. We…

8 years ago

Remembering our martyrs

Each April 24, Armenians around the world mourn the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. During last year's centennial,…

8 years ago

Armenia’s cultural profile is rising along with its bread thanks to new international partnership

Watching village women bake lavash in a sunken tonir oven is a highlight of everyone’s visit to Armenia—everyone except me, of course.…

8 years ago

Is that really basturma? When you’re hungry and out to sea, it’s close enough!

We just got back from a Caribbean cruise. We had great fun despite a choppy sea,  a midnight fire alarm…

9 years ago

Armenian Christmas – and – the Water Blessing

Today is Armenian Christmas! Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetsav (Christ is born and revealed among us) Orhnial eh haydnootiunun Krisdosee (Blessed…

9 years ago

The Blessing of Pomegranates – New Armenian Tradition to Celebrate the New Year

The Blessing of Pomegranates The following is an excerpt from a recent newsletter from St. David Armenian Church in Boca…

9 years ago

Rock Candy – Can it Heal One’s Soul?

After posting a special request asking about a type of candy that was handed out at funerals, I received suggestions…

9 years ago

Geghard Monastery, Garni Temple, and freshly made Lavash!

Because our week-long trip to Armenia was mostly dedicated to Genocide Commemorative activities, we really didn’t have much time to…

9 years ago

Untitled Post

My parents are currently in Yerevan, Armenia so I am guest blogging to tell you about a segment that Doug…

9 years ago

Armenia, here we come!

That's right, The Armenian Kitchen is traveling to … Yerevan! By the time you read this, Doug and I will be on the first…

9 years ago

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