What’s included and what’s not in Kristine Grigoryan's "Traditional Dining Table" (video)

Перед вами книга, которая познакомит вас с историей и семейными традициями армянской кухни на примере одной семьи из Гавара. От гаварской пахлавы до ароматного "Матнакаша", каждый рецепт, представленный в книге, передает тепло семьи и ароматы бабушкиной кухни. Изюминка книги заключается в том, что к каждому рецепту предшествуют яркие воспоминания автора о ее детстве, проведенном в Гаваре. Вы почувствуете чудесные вкусы и познакомитесь с армянским гостеприимством и кулинарными традициями.

A dish delicately crafted by the old pages of history and the hands of a loving mother is the eighth wonder of the world. There is nothing more precious than eating a home-cooked meal made with love and dedication. This cookbook allows you to experience the beautiful union of Armenian history, traditions, and stories from a family in the quiet town of Gavar, Armenia. From the famous Tertanoush to the beloved Matnakash, every recipe is a tapestry woven with cultural heritage and the familiar warmth of family. The rich knowledge of Armenian cuisine and its hidden gems, passed down from generation to generation, is presented in this cookbook with each chapter featuring prominent, traditional Armenian dishes. With each recipe, you will find yourself experiencing the marvelous childhood wonders and tastes of Gavar, the open-hearted nature of Armenians, and a unique cuisine full of wonders. Every page will have you walking side-by-side with Kristine as she takes you through the rolling green hills and soaring skies of Armenia, telling stories about the past and how Mama’s secrets are the key to bringing love, warmth, and wonder to your own home.

Thanks to this cookbook, you will discover the Armenian cuisine, follow the example of a family and follow the many family traditions and stories of Gavar. Each presented recipe, from "Kyavari" baklava to the aromatic "Matnakash", seems to convey memories dear to each of us and the kitchen aromas of our grandmothers. In the preface of each recipe, you will find a hint of the author's childhood episodes, you will feel the wonderful flavors, you will get to know the norms of open-hearted Armenian hospitality and kitchen traditions.