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…
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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: Anoush Abour (literally meaning ‘sweet…
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 like a nut, sometimes you…
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 community in the Carolinas. What…
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 to use my photo of…
St. Sarkis Day – Armenia’s version of St. Valentine’s Day
Not familiar with St. Sarkis Day? It’s Valentine’s Day –Armenia style. Click here to read all about St. Sarkis, the warrior, and a special tradition…
I was wrong in thinking a 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 for not writing sooner about…
Who created Lahmajoun?
For many of us in America, lahmajoun is our go-to model of Armenian food. We love basturma, we devour pilaf, we argue about the thousand-and-one…
A New Home for Dad’s Shish Kebab Machine
Please forgive our delay in posting. Doug and I have been on our summer mission -driving from Florida to upstate NY in preparation of our…
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 was Googling just recently for…