Everyone associates Florida with citrus groves – the state’s oranges and grapefruit are famous nationwide, maybe even world-wide. Our license plates read “Sunshine State” and depict the ever-famous…
Grape-Orzo-Pistachio Salad
Is it just me? Or are there others who don’t like to eat grapes before they’ve been blessed? Somehow it just seems wrong to consume grapes…
Lamb and Feta Burgers
Summertime is burger time. But if you’re tired of that same-old ‘Heinz-57 Sauce’ flavored patty, try this tasty burger with an Armenian- Middle Eastern flare. Serve…
Make Cherry Liqueur before it’s too late!
An interesting recipe for Cherry Liqueur just came my way via Annie Samuelian Alexanian. I’m in a hurry to post this because the cherry’s peak…
Dog-Days of Summer Delightful Dessert
Boy is it HOT outside! No baking for me, that’s for sure. Instead, I’m concocting a cool, smooth, refreshing dessert with a few simple ingredients….
Tahini in cookies? You bet!
If you or someone you know is allergic to peanuts or peanut butter, yet craves a really good cookie, I have a perfect – super-easy…
Katah (Gata) with Filling
A request came from Azam for filled katah (gata). His description was a bit vague, but I managed to find a recipe in my copy…
A Request for Katah (Gata) with a Particular Filling
Paradise Bakery, California I know there are those of you who love a good katah (gata); I’ve posted stories and recipes for it in the…
Are the days of Armenia’s backyard butchers coming to end?
Our want of a good, local butcher is a source of endless grousing at our house. The grocery store just doesn’t measure up — the…
Tolma Festival, Armenia
On several occasions, we’ve written about the fine art of dolma-making, the traditional Armenian stuffed meal. We’ve made dolma the usual way by scooping and…