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Teereet (Tirit) Armenian-style Egg SaladTeereet (Tirit) Armenian-style Egg Salad

Teereet (Tirit) Armenian-style Egg Salad

So, you have some leftover Easter eggs and are wondering what to do with them? Here’s an idea… Teereet (Tirit)…

13 years ago
It’s Zadigi Kahke (Easter Cookie) Time!It’s Zadigi Kahke (Easter Cookie) Time!

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…

13 years ago
It’s almost time for Easter!It’s almost time for Easter!

It’s almost time for Easter!

With Holy Week upon us, Christians around the world are preparing for the Holiest day of the year - Easter Sunday. Easter…

13 years ago
Sonia Tashjian, St. Sarkis Day – and – recipes for Kumba Cake and St. Sarkis HalvahSonia Tashjian, St. Sarkis Day – and – recipes for Kumba Cake and St. Sarkis Halvah

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…

13 years ago
An Armenian Christmas Family Tradition is BornAn Armenian Christmas Family Tradition is Born

An Armenian Christmas Family Tradition is Born

At the end of last December, after recovering from the joy and of hosting Christmas with family and friends, I…

13 years ago
It’s Christmas Baking Time!It’s Christmas Baking Time!

It’s Christmas Baking Time!

Kahke Flour…check. Sugar…check. Butter…double-check – and don’t forget the kadaif dough! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and start baking…

13 years ago

Thanksgiving Recipes Showcase our Armenian Heritage

Thanksgiving is a decidedly American holiday highlighted by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football games. Golden, overstuffed turkeys, mashed potatoes, cranberry…

13 years ago
A day of sadness and hopeA day of sadness and hope

A day of sadness and hope

Easter Lilies - Google image As a kid, I always found Easter to be a confounding holiday. I couldn't reconcile…

14 years ago
What are you serving for Easter?What are you serving for Easter?

What are you serving for Easter?

It’s Easter time again. Have you finalized your Easter menus? If you don’t know what to prepare, check out some…

14 years ago

Pat and John Nashmy’s Easter Chorag

Just in time for Easter, John and Pat Nashmy of northern NJ were kind enough to share their special chorag…

14 years ago