Reader Karen emailed me a newsletter from the Seroonian Armenian Community Center, (outside of Philadelphia, PA.) which read: “Come to the Seroonian Armenian Community Center…
Date Archives October 2013
Is it really dangerous to eat chicken? I’m afraid to find out.
Two recent news stories about the dangers of chicken are making me queasy just thinking about dinner. I’ve always loved chicken. Who doesn’t? It’s a…
‘My Uncle Rafael’ – The Movie; ‘Nazook’ – and -The Dessert
Movie Review by Douglas Kalajian We’re often the last to see films that everyone else has already forgotten. It’s a bit embarrassing when the film…
Remembering a song about “roc” that’s definitely rolled
I first heard a scratchy 78-rpm recording of Slim Gaillard singing Yep-Roc Heresay when I was a kid. I hadn’t heard it again until it…
Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon and Egg (video!)
Some cooking techniques sound more daunting than they actually are. ‘Tempering’ is one of them. If a recipe instructed you to ‘temper an egg’, would…
Celery Stew with Kufteh Balls and Egg-Lemon Sauce
When one has a craving for a certain recipe, they’re not satisfied until they experience the lingering flavor of that special food. Aunt Arpie Such…