My first encounter with aveluk (wild sorrel) was in 2015 when Doug and I were in Yerevan. I’d ordered aveluk soup at a local restaurant…
Happy, Healthy New Year and Merry Armenian Christmas!
The Christmas card depicted was created by Alik Arzoumanian. Isn’t it perfect? The card was shipped to us with Christmas gifts from our daughter and…
Kahke, an Armenian Christmas Cookie Recipe
One of our family’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes.
Armenian Meatloaf
As I was organizing my recipe folder, a small piece of old newspaper flew off the shelf. I was about to throw it away when…
Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Muffins
Although I haven’t lived in New Jersey for decades, in my heart, I’ll always be a ‘Jersey Girl’ because that’s where I was born and…
Breads: Armenian-style, and a Lavash story by Andrew Janjigian
‘Bread is the Staff of Life’. Who hasn’t heard that phrase before? Life-sustaining Armenian breads come in various shapes, sizes, textures, and tastes.The most notable…
Armenian Cracker Bread Recipe
Armenian cracker bread is one of our favorite accompaniments with string cheese, olives and a good cup of coffee. While visiting family in New Jersey…
Losh Kebab – an Armenian Hamburger Recipe
One of our go-to recipes is good-old losh kebab – an Armenian ‘hamburger’ which is much like lule kebab. ‘Lule’ means ‘rolled’ and clearly refers…
Roasted Grapes with Yogurt and Whipped Cream
Grapes grown in Armenia are known for their special sweetness. We’ve never eaten grapes from Armenia, but all grapes taste a little sweeter in August…
Talking about Armenian Food with Comedian Mary Basmadjian, my (future) Best Friend
Talking about Armenian food with comedian Mary Basmadjian.