London’s Hidden Treasure: Yalla Yalla, Beirut Street Food
If you walk too briskly in the streets of Soho in London’s West End, you are more than likely to miss the hidden treasure known as Yalla Yalla, a packed
Armenia Gets a Taste of Mexico With Taco-Maco
I’ve been living in Yerevan for the last four months. Originally from Los Angeles, I came here to work voluntarily through Birthright Armenia. I’ll miss a lot of things about
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
The Khohanotz: A Vegan Guide to Armenian Lent
For some, the 40 days of Lent, in which Christians abstain from any and all animal products is a time of spiritual reflection and cleansing. For others, including many of
The Color of Pomegranates
This fall, I sat impatiently as the humble pomegranate tree in my backyard blossomed, hoping that at least a few flowers would give way to the round, supple fruit I
The Khohanotz: Imam Bayildi
Imam Bayildi, a Turkish dish that translates simply to the “Imam Fainted” is vegetable ambrosia. The aroma it produces while being made is enough to make your mouth water. It’s
The Khohanotz: Fig Jam
In “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath, human wants, needs and desires are likened to green figs, hanging from the great big tree of life. In the Biblical story of
The Khohanotz: Dolma
Besides the never ending supply of khorovadz (kebabs) that runs like a river through many an Armenian household, dolma is a pretty popular go-to second meal. Of course, this savory
Median Day of Lent: Mijink
Armenian culture carries with it many traditions, ranging from particular foods eaten on certain holidays to procedure during events such as weddings and christenings. The sacred time known as Lent
Armenia to Offer Organic Certification and Labeling
Starting May 5, producers of organic products in Armenian can be certified and provide consumer labeling for the Eco Globe organization, the first Armenian organic certification company dealing with inspection