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…

9 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,…

9 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.…

9 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…

10 years ago

Untitled Post

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

10 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…

10 years ago

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