Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are one of the earliest cultivated legumes. Remains of chickpeas from the Middle East have been found that are roughly 7,500 years old. Chickpeas are healthy, delicious,[...]
From: ‘Moon Of The Faith:’ A History Of The Apricot And Its Many Pleasures by Joel S. Denker: “Apricots flourished throughout the Islamic dominions. The Moors, who conquered Spain, planted[...]
“According to Gastronomos, the recipe for Imam Bayildi is of Roman origin. It traveled through the empire to Asia Minor where the Greeks incorporated it into the cuisine. The translation[...]
The Armenian Kitchen’s Robyn Kalajian writes, “Some years ago, Susan Ounjian, a lecturer and performer, hosted a cooking video, ‘The Art of Traditional Armenian Cooking.’ In the lecture, she explained[...]
SAN FRANCISCO — “The Great Lent is approaching and the Christian world is preparing for the season of fasting and self-reflection. The recipe is modified to suit the taste of[...]
SAN FRANCISCO — Asked what her ultimate Armenian dinner would be, The Armenian Kitchen’s chief cook and food blogger Robyn Kalajian said, “Our ultimate Armenian dinner would start with cheese[...]
For the quinoa ½ quart white quinoa 1 quart water 1 diced white onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoon dark zaatar 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil In[...]
VISALIA, Calif. — Born in Burbank, California, David Vartanian was ninth in a family of 11 children. In 1966, his father, John Vartanian, moved the family to Visalia where they[...]
Linda Peek, who has prepared meals for politicians, rock stars, dignitaries and royalty in her role as a diplomat’s wife, is sharing her stories and recipes back home through her[...]
BEIRUT — Respected Lebanese food stylist, cookbook author, blogger, and photographer Joumana Accad loves Mexican cuisine. At her TasteofBeirut.com food blog, she says, “I love Mexican cuisine as much as I love Lebanese[...]
Join California Walnuts in celebrating the Power of 3. The Power of 3 campaign is dedicated to celebrating walnuts as the omega-3 nut. Walnuts are the only nut that is[...]
