Tortellini with a Yogurt Sauce – A Shortcut to Manti

Manti are a type of small dumplings  that Armenians bake and eat with yogurt (that we call matzoon) and/or with a broth (that we call mantapour). These dumplings are usually small in size and are filled with lamb. They are also open dumplings, so you can see the stuffing inside. Unfortunately, what I am about … Continue reading Tortellini with a Yogurt Sauce – A Shortcut to Manti

The Post-effect of the Do’s and Don’ts of Eating While Traveling

To those of you who follow me on my vanacooks Instagram page, you might have realized that I started this experiment well before I got on the plane. My logic was that since your body takes a few hours to digest whatever food you ate, it is best to start your travel diet hours before … Continue reading The Post-effect of the Do’s and Don’ts of Eating While Traveling