There is nothing really Israeli about this recipe other than we made it in Israel. But whenever I post a recipe on our Galilee Green Facebook Page with the word “Israel or Israeli” in it, it attracts huge numbers of Read more
At no time of the Jewish year is the synagogue as “wild” as during the Megillah (Book of Esther) reading: Every time Haman’s name is read, the congregation erupts in a deafening chorus of groggers (noisemakers), clanging pots, and sirens. Read more
Recently I bought a new a new Kitchen Toy that needs very little clean up. It’s a mandolin and it makes really nice sliced vegetables. And it is so much fun! Here is an easy and yummy dish I know Read more
There are 304,805 Hebrew letters in the Chumash – 5 Books of Moses. That’s about 90,000 words or the length of a medium-sized novel. It tells us the story of human civilization and Jewish history for its first 2,000 years Read more
When the Romans appointed Herod absolute ruler over Israel, there was a fierce rebellion by the Jewish people. Resistance was particularly strong in the Galilee and Herod took brutal steps to put down the rebellion. Eventually most of the Jewish Read more
This recipe is from Diana May of Bodega Bay, California. Diana has been part of the Galilee Green Family since May 2016! We recently noticed this wonderful photo on her Facebook page and reached out to her. In Israel, we Read more
During the spring days between Purim and Passover, the Galilee fields and hills (and most of the rest of Israel) explode into a glorious palette of colors. One of my favorites are the wild anemones. Because of their shape and Read more
We are always on the lookout for desserts that are gluten free, dairy free, sugar free… and still taste like dessert! LOL Most gluten free recipes like this one usually make use of Greek yogurt to make it moist. Because Read more
And you always thought Aaron’s staff turning into a serpent!!! Here’s a guest post by Rabbi Ari Kahn… In order to implement his plan to enslave the Jews, it was important for Pharaoh to dehumanize his victims. Thus, the Jews’ Read more
It’s not surprising that Corn Latkes (Fritters) are not a traditional European Jewish dish. Maize (Corn) only arrived in Europe in 1493 after Columbus and other Spanish explorers brought it back from the “New World” – most likely Colombia. What Read more