We’re getting ready for the Fourth of July and boy, is it HOT outside! A lot of neighbors I’ve spoken to don’t want to bake, …
An Easy, Summertime Labneh Recipe from Chef John Minas
In 2011, Doug and I were introduced to Chef John Minas by way of Taniel Koushakjian, founder and editor-in-chief of the Florida Armenians group. At…
Keep Dad COOL, this Father’s Day with these recipes!
Christine Vartanian-Datian lives in Las Vegas, I don’t need to tell you how hot it can get there. She likes to keep things cool by…
An Untimely Passing
Barely three weeks ago, the Armenian community watched with pride, as Anthony Bourdain’s program featuring Armenia aired. Sadly, today, we mourn his passing. Thank you,…
Our South Carolina Home Blessing
It’s official! Doug and I are now legal residents of South Carolina, and, we have been welcomed into the Armenian community in the Carolinas. What…
Memorial Day… a day of Thanks and Reflection
As you light up your grills this Memorial Day, please be mindful of the reason we celebrate this day – to honor and thank the…
What do Anthony Bourdain and The Armenian Kitchen have in common? Read on!
The Armenian community is all a-buzz with the knowledge that Chef Anthony Bourdain’s next ‘Parts Unknown’, which airs on Sunday, May 20th at 9 PM (ET/PT)…
A Mother’s Day Recipe: Apricot Walnut Cake with Cinnamon Lemon Glaze
Christian Datian’s Apricot Walnut Cake with Cinnamon Lemon Glaze will delight anyone. But since this Sunday is Mother’s Day, show her how much she is…
Are you in the market for sturgeon meat or caviar?
In February, just before Doug and I moved to the Carolinas, I received an email from Lianne Won, whose family owns Marshallberg Farm, in…
An Armenian restaurant near Charlotte, NC? Yes, indeed! Welcome to the Ararat 17 Restaurant, Indian Trail, NC
It’s hard to find an Armenian restaurant – unless you’re in Armenia. We never expected we’d find one across the state line from our new…