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.

A hearty, healthy, delicious Armenian soup perfect for cooler weather – or any time of year. FRESNO — This is one of the many treasured recipes in the Armenian and[...]

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

(This story celebrates six generations of one Armenian family’s traditions, music and food in Fresno. In a story originally written by Harout Arakelian for their Sound Archive series, the Armenian[...]

“This pairing, ruby red stalks of rhubarb with wildflower honey and almond flour, is a total winner. It’s my favorite type of dessert to make: one that’s simple and made[...]

RIDGEFIELD, NJ — In 2020, Harry Toufayan, founder of Toufayan Bakeries was inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame by the American Society of Baking. Mr. Toufayan has been widely[...]

Manti or mante is a traditional Armenian dish; the closest Lebanese or Syrian equivalent to manti is  shish barak, yet they are definitely not the same. Shish barak are meat-stuffed[...]

Baghaj, Bagharj, Pagharch, Nazook, Katah: are they different or one in the same? This recipe is reprinted with permission from Robyn Kalajian at her essential Armenian food blog, https://thearmeniankitchen.com/. Robyn[...]

California Grown is about connecting consumers with the dedicated people who grow and produce their food. It really is that simple. Farmers have a lot of stories to tell and[...]

FRESNO — Fresno State students Jiselle Cardenas and Heidi Ecker were awarded the James L. Melikian Popcorn Man Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. Cardenas is receiving a $2,500 scholarship,[...]

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“Kbeibat dough is usually made with a combination of bulgur and farina/semolina. My aunt Masy soaks, strains, and purées bulgur in a food processor, and then kneads in some farina[...]