Ghapama: A Very Armenian-American Thanksgiving
Ghapama, a traditional Autumnal dish consisting of a pumpkin stuffed to the brim with rice, nuts, raisins, apricots and other trimmings depending on personal preferences is very Armenian. It
The Khohanotz: The Art of Dolma
If you’re from the Caucasus or the Middle East, dolma is a staple in your diet. It’s not just something you eat, it’s something that has its own category on
The Khohanotz: Mijink, or Armenian Sweet Bread
When it’s time to cut the Mijink bread, all family members must be present. They must stand around, in anxious anticipation watching the knife glide across the top of the
The Khohanotz: Pumpkin Pie, Middle East Style
What do you do when you’re craving pie in the fall (could have fooled me, Los Angeles) and want to snack on dates at the same time? Combine them of
The Big Picture: Food in Armenia, Part II
In Armenia, food is not only an integral part of the culture, but of the landscape as well, where you can find the most coveted of edible treasures not in
The Big Picture: Food in Armenia
Armenian cuisine is a smorgasbord or smells, flavors and textures that carry a great deal of cultural importance. Whatever the occasion may be – holidays, weddings, funerals and even the
Contentment of the Throat: Armenian-Made Turkish Delight
Two years ago, Armand Sahakian was looking for a job that would allow him to spend more time with his growing family, a desire his full work week as director
The Khohanotz: Za’atar
Where the French have cheese and wine as a classic, simple meal that satisfies at any time of the day, Middle Easterners have the pungent mixture known as Za’atar, which
The Khohanotz: Faloodeh
Among the many things that remind me of the hot Los Angeles summers of my childhood, Faloodeh is perhaps the most symbolic. Summer in a tub, as I like to
Armenia’s Raw Food Vegan: 90-year-old Vaghe Danielyan
He’s an ex-prisoner of war, hasn’t seen a doctor in 40 years and recently crossed over to his 90s, but raw vegan Vaghe Danielyan is as strong as ever. The