According to George Mardikian’s cookbook, “Dinner at Omar Khayyam’s”, artichokes are found in the Mediterranean region as well as all around Asia Minor. He noted that Levantines (people…
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An Armenian Christening – and- a traditional recipe, Hassa
There’s nothing more glorious than the birth of a child. Our daughter Mandy’s christening – May,1982. Father Paree Metjian officiates; Godfather Aram Aslanian, and Godmother…
Don’t try to Shanghai our national fruit!
Visitors to just-opened Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China can stroll through the Apricot Garden, showcasing Armenia’s cherished fruit. They’ll see real Armenian apricot trees in…
A book that lifts the veil on ethnic warfare
My long-time friend and former colleague Lou Salome has written a book based on his years of reporting from war zones around the world as…
America’s getting a taste of the good stuff
Robyn and I were drooling our way through our local Whole Foods the other day, marveling at how expertly they make everything look appetizing —…
The Hummus War: Weapons of Mashed Confection
Have you heard about the Hummus War? It’s sort of funny, but it’s no joke. CNN reports that Lebanon has asked the European Union to…
Mothers – and their (Yalanchi) Recipes- are Special!
We’ve been trying to do our part by helping to preserve treasured recipes passed down to family, friends and to so many of you readers…
Ovsanna Kaye’s Katah Recipe
TheArmenianKitchen.com was designed to be interactive. By this I mean our readers would have the opportunity to share their family’s stories and recipes. Our thanks…
Introducing an Armenian dish to an otherwise very American picnic
Picnics are a way of life in South Florida from autumn through springtime. Forget the summer – it’s way too hot and rainy to be…
We are what our ancestors ate
Harry Bichakjian, my maternal grandfather I had a chat with my doctor about weight. Hers as well as mine. She’s quite proud to have reached…