…bring Armenian food to the girl. Seattle is a long way from Armenia but, in early fall, my heart is there. I long for a warm evening, a sidewalk cafe, and a slice of lahmajun with a glass of tahn on the side. So on a warm night in late September, we laid out an […]
Food
A nice pairing
The pairing of food and wine is a complex and highly inexact science. It is fraught with outmoded rules and a propensity for generalizations. Sid Goldstein, The Wine Lover’s Cookbook “Venison with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy,” would pair nicely with the wine in your glass, said the winery owner’s wife, looking Big […]
The heart of food
Only the pure in heart can make a good soup. – Ludwig van Beethoven Food and love. For me the two go hand in hand. And, no, this isn’t a post about romantic moonlit dinners. With many of my close friendships and family members, I have a clear memory of a dish, a drink, a […]
Ten ideas for exploring cultural heritage in adoptive families
Exploring heritage is important for all adoptive families, not just those who adopt internationally. Whether a Caucasian family adopts an African-American child domestically or a family of Western European descent adopts a child from Eastern Europe, chances are that your adopted child will have different cultural roots. Exploring heritage is one way to learn about […]
Brandy is dandy
My copy of ‘The Cuisine of Armenia’ by Sonia Uvezian arrived in the mail today (thank you Amazon.com). If it weren’t for the fact that the Urban Cabin’s kitchen is still mid-remodel, I’d be diving right in to cook Armenian vittles for Big Papa and I. Unfortunately, I am without a stove for the moment, […]