After being in the Catskill Mountains of New York for the past 3 months, we’re finally back in Florida. What a journey it was! Our…
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A New Home for Dad’s Shish Kebab Machine
Please forgive our delay in posting. Doug and I have been on our summer mission -driving from Florida to upstate NY in preparation of our…
Reader Request: Choreg with a Cheese Topping?
Greetings, Friends! It’s been a while since we’ve had a reader request, but one came in during my convalescence, and I’m hoping you could help….
A Candy to Commemorate the Soul of the Departed – Do you know what it is?
A request was presented recently by Sato Moughalian, not just to me, but to any Armenian would might be able to help. Sato’s request: “Dear…
We’re back from our travels, and are stocking-up our pantry, so please stand by!
Doug and I traveled to London, Paris and Yerevan (by way of Moscow) in just under 3 weeks. It was a whirlwind journey, but we…
A Family That Loves to Cook: The Vartanian-Datian Story
Christine Vartanian Datian of Las Vegas, NV and her mother, Mrs. Alice Vartanian of Fresno, CA love to cook. In fact, some of Christine’s recipes have been…
In Loving Memory of Aunt Arpie Vartanesian
Our Aunt Arpie passed away at age 89 on June 29th, and we miss her terribly. The phrase “our aunt” probably sounds a little odd…
What’s the Armenian word for “Brown Rice”? Nobody seems to know exactly.
When I posted a recipe for ‘Lentil and Brown Rice Salad with Cumin Dressing’, a comment appeared asking for the Armenian translation of ‘brown rice’….
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Last year we offered everyone a hearty recipe to start the New Year – basturma and eggs. Did you try it? To end 2013, and…
Is it really dangerous to eat chicken? I’m afraid to find out.
Two recent news stories about the dangers of chicken are making me queasy just thinking about dinner. I’ve always loved chicken. Who doesn’t? It’s a…