Although I haven’t lived in New Jersey for decades, in my heart, I’ll always be a ‘Jersey Girl’ because that’s where I was born and…
Browsing Category Holidays
Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a song
I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner when I realized I wouldn’t…
Armenians Love Brandy, Especially Dads
Armenians love brandy and it makes a great gift for dad for Father’s Day or any day.
Easter Spinach Salad
If you’re looking for a special dish to serve for Easter, try this salad/side dish featuring fresh spinach and plain madzoon (yogurt).
Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!
This roast lamb recipe is a typical Armenian preparation. Serve it with pilaf, salad and fresh bread and you’ll have a grand holiday dinner.
Post-Thanksgiving Pumpkin Purée & Pumpkin Custard
In late October, my friend Linda gifted me with two small pie pumpkins – not pumpkin pies, but pumpkins from which pies – or other…
Thanksgiving Menu for Two
So much has gone wrong in 2020 – the dreaded virus, thewrath of Mother Nature, and the devastation in Artsakh and Armenia. Despite it all,…
Leftover Easter egg recipes
If you’re like me, you’ve made extra hard-cooked eggs for Easter so that there are some leftover to serve in other ways. Here are several…
A Special Guest Post: A New Holiday, or any-time-of-year, Cocktail: The Armenian Manhattan!
Ron’s ‘Armenian Manhattan’ My name is Ron, I’m the son-in-law of the authors of this blog. My other qualifications for receiving this special assignment include…
Some Traditional Armenian recipes to serve in celebration of the New Year and Armenian Christmas!
Just when you thought the excessive, festive eating and drinking was behind you, a new year (and a new decade) – plus Armenian Christmas follow…