Photo for January 24, 2006.

DSC00100, originally uploaded by nazarian.

Khotovatz (BBQ) in progress.

This is somewhat of a typical setting for Armenian barbeque. you have a few rocks on each side of the fire, and sometimes a couple of metal rails on them (in this case there are more stones and no rails).

You light the firewood and wait until the fire subsides. This is when the egpplants, tomatoes and bell peppers start getting roasted. By the time they are done, the fire has been reduced to simmering coals. That's when the meat, usually giant pieces of marinated pork, goes on the heat.