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Mother’s Day: a year-long celebration

in Culture on May 13, 2023 May 13, 2023
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Mother’s Day isn’t an Armenian celebration. It’s one of those American “Hallmark” events – buy Mom a pretty card, an expensive bouquet of flowers, and…

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October 1, 2023 UPDATE: The ARAM Sandwich celebrated its 50th Anniversary – and now there’s more news!

in Culture Easy Main Dishes on March 22, 2023 October 1, 2023
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Hi Everyone, and especially those living in the Sacramento, CA area,I know I’m a bit late with this announcement, but here’s an update from Aram…

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Tahnabour (Yogurt Soup) from Marian Amiraian

in Easy Main Dishes Soups on January 22, 2023 January 22, 2023
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Sometimes people are lucky enough to be in the right place, at the right time. Here’s our story: A number of years ago former neighbor…

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Apricot Logs – a Holiday Favorite!

in Desserts & Sweets on December 22, 2022 December 22, 2022
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This recipe first appeared on The Armenian Kitchen website in December, 2015. It’s been one of our favorites ever since. So if you’re looking for…

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Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

in Holidays Thanksgiving on November 18, 2022 November 19, 2022
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Thanksgiving is decidedly an American holiday highlighted by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football games. Golden, overstuffed turkeys, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green…

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Vivian’s Homemade Armenian String Cheese

in Eggs, Cheese, & Yogurt on November 11, 2022 December 1, 2023
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Vivian Vezirian-Hovsepian is an amazing cook! Her yalanchi recipe is to-die-for, as is her Manti (according to her very lucky grandchildren) – and – she…

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Green Beans and Zucchini (Fassoulia yev Tutum)

in Easy Meatless Vegetables on October 14, 2022 October 17, 2022
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Fassoulia literally means ‘bean’ – white, red, green –you get the idea. My husband and I have posted a few fassoulia recipes on this site…

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Armenian String Cheese (Tel Banir)

in Eggs, Cheese, & Yogurt on August 13, 2022 August 24, 2022
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Even though my family and I LOVE Armenian string cheese (aka Tel Banir or chechil), I’m embarrased to admit I have never made it. Current…

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Shepherd’s Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing

in Salads on July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
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Shepherds of long ago created meals of wild greens and herbs as they sought nourishment while tending their flocks. They would gather and eat whatever…

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Savory Gluten-free Choreg!

in Breads & Boregs on June 29, 2022 February 23, 2025
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Since our daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron live in upstate NY, Doug and I are always thrilled whenever they visit us in South Carolina. The…

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