1. Dr. Armen Mehrabyan presents rediscovered recipes from ancient Armenia. 2. An Armenian dinner was organized at the house of Sari, owner of the Casablanca restaurant, featuring dishes made by renowned New England chefs based on Dr. Mehrabyan's recipes. 3. The document discusses the historical origins and development of Armenian cuisine, including key crops that originated in the region.

1. Rediscovered Royal Armenian Food Culture Ethno-Botanist Dr. Armen Mehrabyan Based on Rediscovered Ancient Armenian recipes

3. Ethno-Botanist Dr. Armen Mehrabyan Based on Rediscovered Ancient Armenian recipes Presents

5. The Friends of “Armenian Dinner” Ana Sortun Executive Chef of O’leana restaurant in Cambridge, The James Beard Foundation nominated Ana in 2003 and 2005 “Best Chef” award and her Oleana restaurant was nominees “The Best New Restaurant “ category by Boston Magazine, Food & Wine, The Boston Phoenix, Bon Appetite and James Beard Foundation. Marc Orfaly Executive Chef of Pigalle The James Beard Foundation nominated Marc in 2005 as Best Chef. Pigalle was just named one of the "Top 10 New restaurants in Boston" by Food & Wine magazine, "Best New Restaurant in Boston" by Bon Appétit and one of the "Top 25 Restaurants in Boston" by Alison Arnett. Audrey Kalajian Ethnic food epicurean from Fidelity Investment enjoying “taste of place” in Lori with my Nara Alain Alexanian, Famous French Chef , owner of Alexandrine restaurant in Lion, Recipient of Palm d’Or award

6. The Historical Background Armenian Cuisine originate in antiquity with a tradition and science beginning 2500 years ago.

8. Interesting facts about Armenian Origin of plants and food The Garden of Eden is derived from the Sumerians edin, meaning “plain“ or “open country” and the tree of Eden was Pomegranate. (Howe, The Ancient World, p.23)

9. Interesting facts about Armenian Origin of plants and food Mesopotamia” world have Greek origin and means “Land between the rivers” and both have their headwaters in the mountains of Armenia , now in Turkey. (source: McKay, p.13) The Fertile Crescent, where agriculture began in 8000 bc. (Source: Leonard -1973). First Nomadic and agriculture village society was established by Sumerians in Ur in 3500 BC (Urbanizm). (Nobel,”Western Civilization”)

10. Interesting facts about Armenian Origin of plants and food Grape, Wheat, Barley and Livestock such as sheep, goats and cows have Armenian Highland origin (Western Civ.:Origin and Traditions, p.5) The wild wheat and barley were discovered in 6000 BC in “Karmir Blur” (Urartu/Armenia (Burns and Ralph, World Civilization, 4th edition) The first bread was baked in historical Armenia in 3000 BC (source Piotrovski, Plato”The republic”,www.protergaud.edu/cmcarver/civ.html) Olive tree was brought into Palestinia from Armenia 4000 BC and then taken by Phenicians to Greece and later to North Africa/Tunisia. (Zeytuna museum,www.kuna.net.kw) Wild physales seeds was discovered in Armenia Taurus Mts. (Durant, “Our Oriental Heritage”)

11. Healthy Eating Pyramids

13. Good Food is a Good Mood Authentic Armenian Eating Offering wild foraged mushrooms. A hardworking couple offer homemade yogurt. Harvesting wild strawberry. Discover the “taste of place”..... Drinking the crystal pure water.... Happy family!

14. Authentic Armenian Eating A welcoming lunch upon arrival in the Ancient Herbals® tea region. Dzkan Sarnaghtsan Aylazan Midjurum & Thopits with Spiced Olive Oil

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25. Bon Appetite ! ! ! Enjoy your Armenian Dinner

26. Thank You for joining us!!! Organized & Prepared by Ethno-Botanist Dr. Armen Mehrabyan Based on Rediscovered Ancient Armenian recipes