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Ara Zada at Zorthian Ranch
Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Marcus learns how to make khash (cow-foot soup) from L.A. surfer and chef Ara Zada.
Armenian-American LA surfer and chef Ara Zada discusses his Egyptian and Armenian roots, eating cow foot soup atop the tallest peak in Armenia, his discoveries about the origins of traditionally Armenian dishes, and the ongoing conversation between the cuisine of the Armenian diaspora, and the cuisine that can be found in Armenia proper today.
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No Passport Required
Ara Zada at Zorthian Ranch
Clip: 11/23/2019 | 2m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Armenian-American LA surfer and chef Ara Zada discusses his Egyptian and Armenian roots, eating cow foot soup atop the tallest peak in Armenia, his discoveries about the origins of traditionally Armenian dishes, and the ongoing conversation between the cuisine of the Armenian diaspora, and the cuisine that can be found in Armenia proper today.
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Clip: 11/23/2019 | 3m | Andy Kozanian explains uniquely Armenian foods, and shows Marcus how to make lavash. (3m)
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