When I was around 7 years old, a girl in my class said: “You act so kind like the rich people would.” Frankly I don’t even remember her name or how she looked, or what I might have done to warrant this comment. Maybe I shared my lunch. I just remember her words, because even […]
This is the story of a woman who who survived a Soviet prison, who “always appeared in vintage Chanel suits in colors of Almodovar, always wearing red lipstick, and high-heeled shoes”. As told by me, her niece. “It’s the worst memory of my life. They twisted my arms and took me to a dingy […]
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While there is enough food produced in the world to feed everyone, almost one third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted. With an almost 30% poverty rate, the issue of food waste in Armenia should become part of the public discourse.
Attitudes toward food and culinary art can reveal much about a people’s past and future. This article observes how we are trying to work with our cultural influences and approach the concept of national cuisine more consciously.
