Posts Tagged ‘armenian food’

The Big Picture: Food in Armenia, Part II

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 top rated restaurants, but in the streets. From the sweet bread baked in the homes of women with a lifetime of stories to tell, to [...]

The Big Picture: Food in Armenia

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 casual encounter with friends, family or even strangers, you can bet on a full table and satisfied appetites. With regional influences spanning from the Middle [...]

Watch This: Taste of the World Festival Features Armenia

Watch This: Taste of the World Festival Features Armenia

With such a large Armenian population, having just one Armenian Festival in Los Angeles is impossible. In true Armenian fashion, it was Pasadena’s turn to play host to a two-day cultural event that featured arts, crafts, culture and food. Hosted by  DJ, author and World Music expert Tom Schnabel of  popular independent radio station KCRW [...]

Paska: Discovering Diversity in Easter Bread

Paska: Discovering Diversity in Easter Bread

As Easter rolls around, the number of eggs in my house tends to increase by the day. Brown ones, white ones, organic ones, free-range ones, they pile up one by one in the inconspicuous refrigerator drawer, and while this may seem normal for the general population, these eggs will not be dyed in brilliant shades [...]