Jamee Moltini (née Ashjian) and I grew up together in Fresno. Our fathers were great friends in their youth, and remain so to this day. Another commonality? Jamee’s dad’s mom and my dad’s mom were both named Florence, excellent cooks, and joyful conveners of their...
Perhaps you know renowned oud player Richard Hagopian from his days as a member of the Kef Time Band, but Central Valley friends know him as a real Renaissance man — restauranteur, farmer and even historian, as well as musical virtuoso. Richard and my dad were raised...
