The Feast of Saint Sarkis, a moveable celebration, falls on Saturday, February 16th this year. Saint Sarkis, the Warrior, is one of the most venerated…
Our Super Bowl Menu included Basterma – Cheese Rolls and Manteh. What was on your menu?
It’s been almost one year since Doug and I moved to South Carolina. Since then we’ve started to visit some of the state’s charming cities….
Lentil-Potato Patties
Whenever I prepare a recipe using lentils, I think of Lent. No, it isn’t the Lenten season yet, but it will be here before you…
Eggplant Vegetable Soup
Since January is designated as ‘National Soup Month’, I’m happy to share another healthy, hearty creation by Christine Datian – Eggplant Vegetable Soup. Eggplant Vegetable…
Lemon – Chicken – Spinach Soup with Mint
It’s soup season again! It’s time to dig out a large pot and whip-up a soup that will warm your body and soul. Don’t know…
Kufteh, an Armenian Favorite!
There’s been a lot of buzz about kufteh lately on several Armenian cooking Face Book sites. People are asking: What ingredients are used? Which shape…
Two Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New Year
To get you into the spirit of a new year, I felt it appropriate to re-post two traditional Armenian recipes: Anoush Abour (literally meaning ‘sweet…
Persimmon Walnut Raisin Cookies by Mrs. Alice Vartanian
I must admit that I’ve never eaten a persimmon. As I’d walk to class at Chico State (CA) back in 1969-70, I’d see numerous persimmon…
Ladokoulouro: Greek-style Sesame Seed -Olive Oil Cookies
As Doug and I continue to explore Charlotte, NC and the surrounding around, we tend to seek-out Greek and Middle Eastern stores and establishments (meaning…
Broccoli-Parmesan-Yogurt Soup
Doug and I witnessed a miracle this morning … our first South Carolina snowflakes!! We watched in amazement as they drifted down, disappearing before ever…