In the two months Doug and I were away, we covered a lot of territory driving from south Florida to NJ. We saw tons of…
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The Last Supper of the Summer
My father-in-law, Andy Dabbakian, had a remarkable vision of the future that became reality. He did not leave that to chance. His vision began to…
What’s for dinner? Sometimes, there’s really no point in asking
I’ll settle for this at any meal My father ate the first restaurant meal of his life a day or so after arriving in America…
Learning to cook was easier than learning not to cook
My introduction to cooking came early. As an only child, I spent a lot of time hanging out with Mom in the kitchen, watching her…
Chicken Charlie, the King of Deep-Fried Food
You’ve never heard of Chicken Charlie? Allow me to introduce you… “Chicken Charlie” Boghosian Charlie Boghosian was born in Syria to Armenian parents. His family…
An Armenian Bread Recipe Request
Calling all bakers of Armenian bread… Debbie Graves is looking for a recipe for an Armenian sweet bread – it is a flat (2-3…
Happy 90th Birthday, Mom!
Mary, circa 1940 Not everyone lives long enough to celebrate their 90th birthday, so I’m thrilled to report that my mother, Mary Vartanesian – Dabbakian, is marking…
“Worldy Rise” – a new website about breads, meals and customs from around the world
Did you ever wonder how websites are born? The Armenian Kitchen came about in 2009 when newly retired couple, Robyn and Doug (that’s us!), combined…
Memorial Day 2012
Today is a day of remembrance and thanks – a commemoration of the men and women who have died in military service for the United…
Looking for “Merchana Boon” or “Ant Hill”
Struffoli, from www.italian-food-recipes.net I am remiss in posting this request which was sent to me a few months ago. Somehow, the request was set aside,…