Eggplant (aubergine) is to the Armenian diet what tomato is to Italian: So common it’s practically invisible. We add eggplant to almost any dish. We…
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Everybody loves Armenian food — especially in Uruguay!
Our great friend and loyal follower, David Blasco, has been gracious enough to promote TheArmenianKitchen.com on his motorcycle enthusiasts’ Web site, RoyalEnfields.com. One such recent…
Armenian Cucumbers: a 3,000 year-old favorite and a recipe for Chilled Yogurt-Cucumber Soup (Jajik)
Armenian cucumber Now that summer is here, it’s time to turn off the oven and think about cool, refreshing foods. When I think of summer,…
From Chico to Camp
When I was a junior at Montclair State in NJ, I had the opportunity to participate in a domestic exchange program to Chico State, CA….
Fans of Lamb
Fans of Lamb As you know, we, at TheArmenianKitchen.com, are big lamb-fans. We’ve just been alerted to a lamb grilling contest which sounds intriguing. If…
Lamb: Just the facts
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…
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…