No matter what you call this dish, it’s one of the best stick-to-your-ribs winter meals ever! I can recall Yeranuhe Nanny making herriseh with lamb…
Posts tagged Armenian cooking
Goulougoos, The Armenian Kitchen Version
After having read the recipes for Goulougoos from Dr. Jantzen’s mother-in-law, Isgouhi Sarkahian, and the one from the Magzanian sister’s cookbook, I decided to create…
Goulougoos: A new one on me!
It’s funny how one little e-mail can start an avalanche of questions, phone calls, and some interesting answers. Not long ago, I heard from professor…
It’s really best not to speak while eating
A columnist in the Armenian-American press recently blasted those of us who “pollute” the Armenian language by using Turkish names for Armenian foods. My reaction…
Merry Christmas (once again!)
Today, Armenians around the world celebrate the Birth of Christ, along with His manifestation and baptism. It’s a lot to squeeze into one holiday but…
Armenians are known for and by their food
I came across this story from the Web site HoustonPress.com about an Armenian restaurant called Cafe Rita in Houston, Texas (of all places!) where business…
Happy New Year!
So you think Santa’s soaking up the sun on South Beach these days just because Dec. 25th has passed? Not as far as Armenians are…
Roejig – a Grape Juice and Walnut Delight
I recently received a comment from reader Carol on the post, “Bastegh is the only Nanny Candy worth eating…”. She’s been looking for a recipe…
If you like wine, thank an Armenian
In an article on the outlook for Armenia’s wine industry, the Web site ArmeniaNow.com notes that Turkey has about 1,200 native varieties of grapes —…
Eating well means eating “gud” – Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (aka ‘Gud’) When we were kids, a bowl of roasted pumpkin seeds (what Armenians called “gud“) always meant company was coming. I…