From 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.

Art’s Almond Crescents

THIS WEEK • 3 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Hungry Paprikas’ Namoura (Basbousa) Cake

Dec 25 • 7 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Anahid Literary Award Literature

Aaron Poochigian Wins 2025 Anahid Literary Prize

Dec 25 • 4 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Cakes

Café Cat’s Danish Lemon and Almond Cake

Dec 25 • 6 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

chicken Olive Oil

Nuvo Olive Oil’s Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Rosemary

Dec 25 • 8 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

At the Immigrant's Table Chocolate desserts

At the Immigrant’s Table’s Pistachio Chocolate Cake Tart

Dec 25 • 7 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Mezze Middle Eastern food

White Coat Pink Apron’s Armenian and Middle Eastern Mezze

Nov 25 • 7 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Top 5 Articles from Christine Vartanian Datian

Soom Foods: Tahini Carrot Cake

by Christine Vartanian Datian

November 20, 2025 0 Comments

Amy Zitelman is the CEO of Philadelphia-based (and woman-owned) Soom Foods, the leading purveyor of tahini and tahini products in the American market, which she cofounded in 2013. Soom was[...]

Carnival Restaurant Middle Eastern food Restaurants

LA’s Carnival Restaurant is a celebration of Middle Eastern Cuisine

by Christine Vartanian Datian

November 13, 2025 0 Comments

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. — Welcome to the Carnival Restaurant in Sherman Oaks, CA. Since 1984, this celebrated Lebanese family-owned restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind Middle Eastern dining experience known for its[...]

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Chicken Phyllo Pies With Parsley Sauce

by Christine Vartanian Datian

November 13, 2025 0 Comments

By Scott Suchman for The Washington Post, with food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post These savory pies from cookbook author and registered dietitian nutritionist Ellie Krieger have a feathery-light,[...]

Middle Eastern food

Jenan Zammar’s Lebanese Spiced Rice

by Christine Vartanian Datian

November 6, 2025 0 Comments

“If you thought rice was boring, you haven’t tried this Lebanese spiced rice. It’s easy enough to make on any weeknight but fancy enough to serve at special celebrations and[...]

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