Today Danielle at @edithandherbert taught me the ancient art of preserving food, or fermentation. It was so much easier than I expected. Just two ingredients- salt and a vegetable (add spices if you like). We both did cabbage today. In a few simple steps we put it in the jar and now we wait 10 days for the magic to happen. Danielle has been doing … Continue reading Beginners Guide to Fermentation 🌱 w/Danielle
This is my grandmas recipe for Armenian Tabuli. (There was no such thing as too much lemon for my grandma and many Armenians feel the same) We used the same bowl when we made it together so this is a special one to me! My mom gave me this beautiful apron from Armenia that I had to debut in this photo. My mom requested this … Continue reading Grandma’s Armenian Tabuli Recipe 🌱 | Naturally Plant-based Recipes
My grandma or “Gram” as we called her, was 91 when she passed, healthy and independent until the last couple days of her life. Her last chosen meal was chocolate birthday cake. It makes me so happy to think how much she enjoyed that cake. She lived a long healthy life, and maybe some of that is contributed to her Armenian genes. I was always … Continue reading 10 Longevity Secrets from My Armenian Grandma
This Saturday I threw a surprise birthday party for my mom’s 60th – she loved it! We had friends and family come from all over – We danced with belly dancers, we sang Armenian songs, and we ate great food together. It was perfect. What I really found interesting was how much life everyone had. The average age was about 65, but every one had … Continue reading Will You Dance When You’re 92?
