My Candied Quince Preserves Nobody ever said that finding quince would be easy. Most supermarket produce managers don’t even know what they are, so how…
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Quince: The confoundingly delicious Armenian fruit – and – a recipe for Hyvah, a quince and lamb stew
Have you ever taken a bite out of a quince? You’d remember if you did. Like olives, quince is not edible when first picked. It…
Armenia is a hot market for “cold” melons
Who doesn’t love a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer day? We sure do — and we’d love some day to taste the…
Food fight! Americans discover that pomegranates are worth fighting over
How much do Americans love pomegranate juice? So much that the most popular brands all seem to be suing each other over the right to…
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…
Cardamom: A taste of ancient Armenia
Cardamom-Orange-Berry Salad To children, the lure of coffee has always been one of the great adult mysteries: How could it be that the strong, bitter…
Watermelon is a big Armenian tradition
If I say “Armenian fruit,” you say… Apricot? Pomegranate? Quince? All good answers. But why not watermelon? Melons of various types are traditional Armenian favorites,…
