A few facts about our favorite meat, courtesy the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the American Lamb Board: *Lamb is the oldest domesticated meat, having…
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Armenian restaurants: Where are they?
My husband and I went to see the new Nia Vardalas movie My Life in Ruins with our friend Hap Erstein, who reviews movies for…
Calling all Kharpertsis!!!
A reader from Massachusetts asked if I knew anything about “koolunja.” He said it is a type of chorag made by Armenians from Kharpert that’s…
Memorial Day
Most people view Memorial Day as the beginning of the summer season, a 3-day weekend for fun, relaxation, and family barbecues. In a sense, that’s…
Remembering The Great Armenian Race!
Today, as I guess no one has to be reminded, is the Indianapolis 500. All ready with the munchies? Pistachios (check). Twisted cheese (check). Hummus…
Nutrition: It used to come naturally
If you take a walk through any American supermarket, you’ll find a small section of healthy foods. High-fiber foods, such as dried beans and whole…
In honor of all mothers
Mother’s Day isn’t an Armenian celebration. It’s one of those American “Hallmark” events – buy a pretty card, an expensive bouquet of flowers, and treat…