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.

Barazek or barazeq (in Arabic barāzeq) is a classic Syrian-Palestinian cookie whose main ingredient is sesame (also called simsim and baksum in Arabic) and often also contains pieces of pistachio.[...]

FRESNO — On Saturday, December 2, the Ladies Society of St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno held its 43rd annual Christmas Luncheon in the Haig Berberian Hall to kick off[...]

“When I was a young bride, I went to my in-law’s house every week so I could learn how to make the Armenian dishes my husband grew up with and[...]

The California Walnut Board was established in 1948 to represent the walnut growers and handlers of California. The Board is funded by mandatory assessments of the handlers. The California Walnut[...]

FRESNO — Valley Fig Growers is a California fig grower-owned cooperative. Valley Fig Growers’ Blue Ribbon and Orchard Choice California Figs are part of California’s rich history of agriculture in[...]

SAN FRANCISCO — Shake Antaramian, 85, a former employee at Sloat Garden Center in San Francisco makes this traditional Armenian recipe for her family, and says it is one of[...]

LOS ANGELES — “I enjoyed this specialty bread during my first year in Armenia and received the revered ‘lucky’ piece — and had many more incredible years in Armenia,” says[...]

“In her best cookbook yet, certified clinical nutritionist, recipe developer, and food blogger-turned-author Gena Hamshaw shares appetizing vegan meals that won’t leave you hungry. Substantial recipes such as apple ginger[...]

(Portions of the following story were originally published in the Los Angeles Times by food writer Charles Perry on April 18, 2007) The other day, a co-worker brought in some mysterious cookies from an[...]

Chef Maria Loi is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, author, television personality and philanthropist working to change the world – one healthy bite at a time. Loi’s mischievous grin, sparkling eyes,[...]

This recipe for Za’atar Bread Cheese Balls comes from the kitchen of the Palestinian author and blogger Wafa Shami. Za’atar is a culinary herb or family of herbs. It is[...]