I had a great time visiting Chef Vache at Cracked Pepper Bistro and tasting the goods! Vache’s paklava cups are easy to make, and they pair perfectly with his “Midnight Oil” dark roast coffee from Sanctuary Roasting. A simple muffin tin, some phyllo dough, and a...
I was intimidated by phyllo dough until I got a tutorial from my friend Laura Folland (née Karabian). This recipe was inspired by Laura’s aunt Carol, who was my dad’s BFF growing up. Laura substitutes vanilla for the lemon juice, which pairs really nicely with the...
Armenian coffee (Soorj) is served after dinner or on social occasions. It is enjoyed in many countries under the names of Armenian, Greek, Arabic and Turkish coffee. The soorjaman is a long-handled brass or enamel pot used to brew the coffee, which is served in...
Armenian coffee affogato? Absolutely! It’s a delicious dessert that comes together quickly and never fails to impress. Simply brew a pot of Armenian coffee (soorj), in lieu of espresso. I’ve named this recipe Edna’s Affogato to honor one of my favorite brands, Edna’s...
