Not familiar with St. Sarkis Day? It’s Valentine’s Day –Armenia style.
Click here to read all about St. Sarkis, the warrior, and a special tradition young adults in Armenia follow to find that someone special.
Some traditional recipes prepared to mark this special occasion are Sonia Tashjian’s Kumba Cake, Aghablit – Salty Wafers, and St. Sarkis Halva.
Salty wafers aside, Kumba cake and St. Sarkis Halva will make this day especially sweet!
Salty wafers aside, Kumba cake and St. Sarkis Halva will make this day especially sweet!
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| Sonia Tashjian’s Kumba Cake |
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| The Armenian Kitchen’s Aghablit – or – Salty Wafers |
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| Mrs. Sahakian’s St. Sarkis Halva |


