A reader was kind enough to pass along a link to one of the many recent news stories about the restoration and re-consecration of St….
Posts tagged Armenian food
Cardamom-Pecan Cookies
Cardamom is a spice most folks associate with cookies, but it’s also used to enhance coffee, fruit salad, or meats. Its scent can be overpowering,…
Saluting the first IAN Chef: Geoffrey Zakarian
I have to brag a bit: I called this one weeks ago. I had zero doubt that Geoffrey Zakarian would triumph in the Food Network’s…
Cream Filling for Kadaif
Kadaif is one of those desserts that’s easier to make than you’d think. It can be filled with cheese, nuts, or a creamy mixture. After…
A beautiful beach and Armenian food make a perfect pair, especially in Hollywood, Florida
Mandy at the Hollywood Grill, FL OK, the obvious is true: This post started out as an excuse to run a photo of our gorgeous…
The Armenian version of porridge is always just right. (And it’s definitely ours!)
We’ve stated early and often that we’re food fanciers not food historians, so we’ve tried to steer clear of claims that any dish is uniquely Armenian….
Christine Datian’s Red Lentil Soup
It’s December in Florida. The outside temperature has finally dipped below 80°F during the day, while the evenings are a comfortable 60°. I planned on…
Potato-Green Bean Bulgur Pilaf
When Gloria Hachigian-Ericsen asked me if I had a bulgur recipe that includes potatoes, onions, tomato, and green beans, I chuckled to myself. What Musa…
Nut-filled Kadaif (Kinaffeh)
Doug and I did not host this year’s Thanksgiving gathering. For the first time in many years, we were someone else’s guests. It was quite a welcome change. The…
Not to brag, but . . . Tom Vartabedian says we’re doing OK!
Tom Vartabedian is one of the good guys in the fast-shrinking world of old-fashioned newspaper reporting. I’m talking about the kind of reporting that depends on…