According to Dictionary.com, the word “bazaar” means (1.) a marketplace or shopping quarter, especially one in the Middle East (2.) a sale of miscellaneous contributed…
Browsing Category Desserts & Sweets
Boozy Strawberries- Armenian style
The first time I met Marian Amiraian, she tricked me. She invited me to her home for lunch. After a satisfying meal, she served not…
The truth about pine nuts and a recipe for Farina Halva
Pignoli, pignolia, piñon, Indian nut. Whatever you call them, pine nuts are delicious! Pine nuts are seeds from cones of certain pine trees. They’re hand-harvested,…
A Family Heirloom Is Passed Along
My aunt, Arpie Vartanesian, has decided to sell her condo and move into an independent living apartment at a senior’s complex nearby. Robyn (L) and…
Why bash anyone else’s food? Let’s just eat!
Our fassoulia video on YouTube.com has drawn this comment from a reader who identifies himself as Engafaf. “It looks delicious, just wanted to say the…
Apricot: The Armenian Plum (and Stuffed Fresh Apricots recipe)
From its deep golden-orange color and velvety skin to its sweet nectar, the apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is the most cherished fruit of Armenia. Its peak…
Boorma: Paklava’s deliciously delicate cousin (Be sure to check out the VIDEO!)
If you like paklava, you’ll LOVE boorma. Boorma, also spelled ‘bourma’, is made from the same ingredients as paklava, but with a unique shape, lighter…
Why not bake Mom a cake for Mother’s Day?
Wondering how to surprise your mother with a special treat this Mother’s Day? Try this super-easy recipe. Chances are you already have the ingredients on…
We’re all connected to Musa Dagh
This past Christmas, my mother gave a me a cookbook. Not just any cookbook. This one, Secrets from an Armenian Kitchen, was written by Jack…
Grandpa’s apricot pie
Harry Bichakjian learned to cook somewhere between the historic Armenian city of Kharpert and Chelsea, Massachusetts. Like so much about my maternal grandfather’s life, exactly…