While doing a spring inventory of my pantry, I noticed a partial bag of farro still hanging around. Remember when I posted the Farro-Vegetable soup?…
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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) – Easter Egg Salad, Armenian…
Eating Their Way Around the World without Leaving Home
I really enjoy requests from newcomers to Armenian cuisine. One such request came from Tegan Harris of Brisbane, Australia. Tegan wrote: “I stumbled across your…
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 received a most-interesting request from recently…
Grape-Orzo-Pistachio Salad
Is it just me? Or are there others who don’t like to eat grapes before they’ve been blessed? Somehow it just seems wrong to consume grapes…
AYF Juniors- ‘Back to the Basics’ Seminar
Jenn Taylor is the Chef/ Food Service Director at Lutherlyn, a retreat and summer camp site in western Pennsylvania which hosts Junior Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) seminars. This…
Lentil and Brown Rice Salad with Cumin Dressing
Lentil and Brown Rice Salad The outside temperature is rapidly rising. It’s been hotter in the northeast than in south Florida lately, indicating it’s time…
Flavors of Autumn
Pomegranate and Pear Salad Besides pumpkins, autumn has an abundance of other fantastic flavors. Two that come to mind are pomegranates and pears. Here’s a…
Lentil Salad with Feta and Tomatoes
Hap and Elaine Our friends Hap Erstein and Elaine Oksner host an annual 4th of July celebration at their home, which is conveniently located near…
Introducing an Armenian dish to an otherwise very American picnic
Picnics are a way of life in South Florida from autumn through springtime. Forget the summer – it’s way too hot and rainy to be…