Musa Dagh

“The Prince of Wentworth Street” and a recipe for Basstuk – or Bastekh (Fruit Juice Pudding)“The Prince of Wentworth Street” and a recipe for Basstuk – or Bastekh (Fruit Juice Pudding)

“The Prince of Wentworth Street” and recipe for Basstuk – or Bastekh (Fruit Juice Pudding)

I just finished reading a book called “The Prince of Wentworth Street” by John Christie. Doug read it first, then…

5 years ago
My Armenian cookbook collectionMy Armenian cookbook collection

My Armenian cookbook collection

I have a passion for collecting cookbooks – Armenian cookbooks, that is. The first Armenian cookbook I ever received was…

8 years ago
AGENCHIK SOUP – A specialty from Musa DaghAGENCHIK SOUP – A specialty from Musa Dagh

AGENCHIK SOUP – A specialty from Musa Dagh

AGENCHIK SOUP Just in from Sonia Tashjian… another recipe representing Musa Dagh, my maternal grandparents homeland. Sonia wrote: “Have you…

11 years ago
Zitounou Trakhig -or- Small Kufteh, Zeitounieh-styleZitounou Trakhig -or- Small Kufteh, Zeitounieh-style

Zitounou Trakhig -or- Small Kufteh, Zeitounieh-style

If you’ll recall, my maternal grandparents came from Musa Dagh (Musa Ler, in Armenian). You can imagine my excitement when…

15 years ago
Zerzevetov Pilav (Pilaf): A Vegetable and Bulgur DishZerzevetov Pilav (Pilaf): A Vegetable and Bulgur Dish

Zerzevetov Pilav (Pilaf): A Vegetable and Bulgur Dish

My friend, Hasmig Eskandarian, sent me a link to a September, ’09 article written by Maria Titizian in The Armenian Reporter…

15 years ago
Goulougoos, The Armenian Kitchen VersionGoulougoos, The Armenian Kitchen Version

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…

15 years ago
Goulougoos: A new one on me!Goulougoos: A new one on me!

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…

15 years ago
We’re all connected to Musa DaghWe’re all connected to Musa Dagh

We’re all connected to Musa Dagh

This past Christmas, my mother gave a me a cookbook. Not just any cookbook. This one, Secrets from an Armenian…

16 years ago