Food
Dolma: Seeking home, in the homemade
As I watched the steam rise each time we peeked into the pot, I was back home, in the homeland. Her precious earth still manages to live on the soles of my shoes, and as […]
Food
Food
Mayfair’s first Armenian restaurant opens in London
A common issue with any Armenian living or visiting London is the lack of Armenian restaurants in the city. When homesickness or cravings set in, you can now make your way to the first authentic […]
Food
Lahmajun, sujukh and Mediterranean Foods evoke childhood memories
UPPER DARBY, Pa.—Inside a nondescript building flanked by an Irish pub and a donut shop, Karl and Ardemiss Ayanian are making some of the best lahmajun and sujukh in the country, according to their loyal […]
Food
Kataro Wine continues Artsakh’s winemaking tradition
As an inseparable part of the Armenian highlands, Artsakh has not remained without the traditions of viticulture and winemaking. As one of the important regions of pan-Armenian viticulture, Artsakh’s soil is home to the “Khndoghni” […]
Literary Corner
KaleJunkie founder Nicole Keshishian Modic publishes first cookbook
Nicole Keshishian Modic loves to eat and celebrates food every day. The founder of the popular Instagram account and blog KaleJunkie is now sharing her passion for healthy food choices and her journey to food […]
Food
A Slice of Home: D.C.’s Premier Armenian Café and Market, Yerevan
In the heart of the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, D.C. lies a café and market called Yerevan. An area deprived of our cuisine, Yerevan, teeming with life, is a staple for the Armenian community […]
Food
For the Love of Food and Culture: A Conversation with Lara Karamardian of Achki Chop
It’s a phrase we’re all familiar with. “How much should I put in?” We would ask our grandparents and parents regarding a particular ingredient to place in a bowl, watching their capable hands handle the […]
Food
From Cascade to Ararat: A Diasporan’s Journey to his Homeland
Coming to Armenia for the first time is an emotional experience for many diasporans. While it is sometimes romanticized in the diaspora, there is no denying that once an Armenian steps foot in the homeland, […]
Travel
Inside Armenia’s Up-and-Coming Wine Industry
“In ten years, Armenia will be a totally different winemaking region, and have its own niche in the global wine market,” says Aimee Keushguerian, as we sip red wine, rich with the earthy flavors of […]
Food
Boston Community Hosts First Ever “Dolma Fest”
Hungry Armenians in the Greater Boston area spent the Sunday afternoon before Great Lent feasting and voting on the best homemade dolma in town. Presented by Amaras Art Alliance, the first ever “Dolma Fest” featured […]