A reader from Massachusetts asked if I knew anything about “koolunja.” He said it is a type of chorag made by Armenians from Kharpert that’s…
Date Archives May 2009
Boorma: Paklava’s deliciously delicate cousin (Be sure to check out the VIDEO!)
If you like paklava, you’ll LOVE boorma. Boorma, also spelled ‘bourma’, is made from the same ingredients as paklava, but with a unique shape, lighter…
Cardamom: A taste of ancient Armenia
Cardamom-Orange-Berry Salad To children, the lure of coffee has always been one of the great adult mysteries: How could it be that the strong, bitter…
Armenian Independence Day
Today is the 91st anniversary of Armenia’s independence, a day we mark with bitter-sweet memories and an asterisk. The birth of the Democratic Republic of…
Pork: The other Armenian meat
Cubed pork marinating We went to a local barbecue joint last week with our favorite dining-out partners. They’re both Jewish but they don’t keep a…
Fassoulia, Lupia- Recipe and Video
My mother used to hum a little ditty when we were kids, a catchy tune. The words went something like this: Yer-goo-shap-tee, Fa-ssoul-ia (repeat) Then…
Memorial Day
Most people view Memorial Day as the beginning of the summer season, a 3-day weekend for fun, relaxation, and family barbecues. In a sense, that’s…
Remembering The Great Armenian Race!
Today, as I guess no one has to be reminded, is the Indianapolis 500. All ready with the munchies? Pistachios (check). Twisted cheese (check). Hummus…
Watermelon is a big Armenian tradition
If I say “Armenian fruit,” you say… Apricot? Pomegranate? Quince? All good answers. But why not watermelon? Melons of various types are traditional Armenian favorites,…
When Armenians loved picnics
Unlike most Americans, I’ve never associated picnics with hot dogs and burgers. To me, a picnic just isn’t a picnic unless there’s some form of…