From Christine Vartanian Datian

Christine Vartanian Datian

Christine Datian, a Fresno native, is a copywriter and technical writer who has been published in Sunset and Cooking Light Magazines for over a decade. Christine is a graduate of California State University, Fresno (CSUF) with a Master of Arts Degree in Mass Communications. She attributes her accomplishments and interests in writing and creating new recipes to her mother Alice, and her late grandmother, Mrs. Peppy Sarkisian, a native of Adana, Turkey.

“As in many cultures of the Caucasus and Middle East, bread and wheat are important elements of Armenian lifecycle events and festivals. Families offer bread and salt to their houseguests[...]

This Armenian Eggplant and Carrot Salad combines simple ingredients to create a supremely satisfying salad. Perfect for everything from a light spring lunch to an autumn potluck. Renee, the creative[...]

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FRESNO — The California Table Grape Commission was established by an act of the state legislature in 1967. Approved by a grower referendum in 1968, the commission has been affirmed[...]

“I never imagined that I would be raving about dried grapes, but here I am. After discovering the jumbo mixed raisins at Sigona’s Farmers Market, I can’t get enough of[...]

FRESNO — Throwing a party any time soon? Chef Jon Koobation has just the right appetizer recipe. “I recently created this recipe for one of my wife’s get-togethers with her[...]