If you’ve never been to the Catskill Mountains in upstate NY, it’s definitely worth a trip. The scenery is gorgeous, the air is fresh, and…
Browsing Category Desserts & Sweets
Soft Apricots (transformed) make a Tasty Dessert
I was surprised to learn that my sister Dawn had never been to Costco. Luckily, I never leave home without my Costco membership card – you…
Apples in Port
As Doug and I prepare for vacation, we stop buying groceries one week ahead of time and use up whatever ingredients we have in the…
Anthill Dessert Update
In case you haven’t read the comments regarding the anthill dessert request from Astghik, I am re-posting them, and asking for your thoughts. The first…
Noyan Products – More Sweets from Armenia
You know how I enjoy ‘Harvest Song’ preserves – they’re natural, delicious, and made in Armenia. While strolling through the St. Mary Food Fest recently,…
Badem, a Marzipan treat for a Special Occasion
Love is in the air! Bridal season has a special meaning for our family this year. My niece will be getting married in a few months,…
It’s Zadigi Kahke (Easter Cookie) Time!
When Armenians prepare for Easter, chorag is always on the menu. But, this is also a time for baking Easter cookies (Zadigi Kahke). To be…
Tahini Hatz (sweet tahini bread)
In my post about Michink – Median Day of Lent, I received the following comment: ‘Good Morning – I was hoping you have a recipe…
Gatnabour – Armenian Rice Pudding
After dealing with some heavy-duty dental work this past week, I was only able to eat very soft foods for a few days. This presented…
Sonia Tashjian, St. Sarkis Day – and – recipes for Kumba Cake and St. Sarkis Halvah
Although we’ve never met, Sonia Tashjian and I are kindred spirits. She is originally from Musa Dagh; my maternal grandparents are from the same region….