Armenian cuisine began to form even before our era, it is rightfully the oldest in the Caucasus. The Armenians have mastered cattle breeding and poultry for a long time, therefore their cuisine is varied with meat. Stewing prevails among the methods of cooking in Armenian cuisine. As a rule, Armenian dishes are named after the dishes in which they were cooked. Armenian cuisine is as rich, colorful and varied as the country itself, and as vibrant as the mentality and spirit of the Armenian people. ... Even today, dishes are prepared not only according to old recipes, but also according to traditional technologies, most are served in earthenware, and some of them are preferably eaten by hand!