Ask anyone with a glimmer of culinary consciousness about Florida cuisine and you’ll most likely hear a tale of Caribbean-Latin fusion that sizzles like the…
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In Remembrance
We’re leaving our plates and pans in the cupboard as we join the rest of the country in reflecting on the terrible events that occurred 10 years…
A Request for a Stuffed, Braided Bread
Another request has come my way. This one is for a braided bread stuffed with either sweet cheese or cream. Here’s the request: “I’ve just…
Our 15 Minutes of Fame!
September 2011 issue In July, while I was visiting family in NJ, I received an email from a representative for the ‘Every Day with Rachael Ray’…
A Request for Katah (Gata) with a Particular Filling
Paradise Bakery, California I know there are those of you who love a good katah (gata); I’ve posted stories and recipes for it in the…
Are the days of Armenia’s backyard butchers coming to end?
Our want of a good, local butcher is a source of endless grousing at our house. The grocery store just doesn’t measure up — the…
Learning to live in a world of food without common scents
As a boy, I could always tell I was in an Armenian home even with my eyes closed because I could smell the onions. Onions…
Farewell to the ‘Pyramid’; Hello to the ‘Plate’
The former guide I’ve been following the Food Guide Pyramid for decades; it was part of the curriculum I taught to my culinary students. About…
What does peace taste like? (Hint: Lamb is a good guess!)
Why would Public Radio of Armenia do a report on a culinary team based in Israel? This photo offers a good clue. Chef Sarkis Yacoubian, proudly…
A Request for ‘Armenian Chicken in a Pot with Potatoes’ Recipe:
Jennifer G., currently living in Charlotte, NC, is looking for a specific Armenian chicken and potato recipe. Please read the description below, and if this…