Elise Park
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The Best Wines & Spirits for March Celebrations
There is a specific kind of restlessness that comes with March. It is the "shoulder season" of the calendar, that awkward, beautiful stretch where we are collectively shaking off the winter chill while eyeing the first signs of green. From a hosting perspective, this presents a unique challenge. You can’t quite commit to the crisp, ice-cold rosés of July, but the heavy, oak-laden reds of December are starting to feel a bit suffocating. Finding the best wine and spirits for seasonal parties right now requires a bit of intuition and a willingness to embrace the transition.
By Elise Parkabout 9 hours ago in Feast
Lenten Sweet Options That Feel Like a Treat - Without Breaking the Fast
There’s a specific kind of quiet that settles over an Armenian household during Great Lent, or Mets Pahk. It’s a time of discipline, sure, but if we’re being honest, by the third or fourth week, that discipline starts to feel a little… heavy. We’ve all been there: standing in the kitchen at 4:00 PM, staring at a cup of coffee and wishing for something, anything that isn’t just another handful of plain walnuts or a piece of fruit.
By Elise Parkabout 9 hours ago in 01
The Rich History of Pakhlava
Pakhlava, the arch-pastry of Armenians and an inseparable part of every cake shop in Yerevan, signifies a cultural crossroad, being both historical and actual. It has thin layers of rich filo, filled with a nut mixture and drenched in honey syrup. It is much more than a sweet dish; it is an element of Armenian identity and cooking skills.
By Elise Parkabout a year ago in Serve
