Recipes
Red Lentil Soup
Sometimes I don’t feel like a full dinner, but I want something filling and satisfying. A hearty soup like this one fits the bill. In fact this is what Jacob was making when a “famished” Esau came in from hunting Read more…
Recipes
Perfect Coconut/Almond Pastelicos
My wife Sarah is originally from Colombia so I am learning about delicious recipes from the Spanish/Ladino heritage. We’ve already posted some of them like Pan de Queso! But since we are in Israel, and we try to avoid wheat Read more…
Recipes
Galilee Green Perfect Pesto
The word pesto comes from the Latin word to pound. The Northern Italians first made pesto, in ancient times, by pounding or crushing the ingredients with a mortar and pestle. I just love the bold, rich taste of the paste. Read more…
Israel
Ancient Synagogue at Kfar Nahum – Capernaum
The synagogue at Kfar Nahum – Capernaum is only one of many in the Galilee. During a hike in the Upper Galilee, we came upon an ancient synagogue in the Biriya Forest. An archeologist was working on the restoration and Read more…
Recipes
Honey Garlic Chicken Wing Recipe Israeli Style
Summer in Israel is BBQ season. Growing up I loved chicken winigs. Some people don’t like them at all, so you can substitute parts of a whole chicken, or just the pieces you prefer. One of my favorites was Honey Read more…
Recipes
Fregola Pasta with Citrus
Here is an amazing guest recipe from one of our long time subscribers, Charles Delcambre of Fancy Gap, Virginia. “I made a different type of pasta salad for dinner. Fregola Pasta with Citrus. The pasta was an Italian artisan toasted Read more…
Israel
Tiberias Archaeological Gems
After years of neglect, ‘rare opportunity’ opens up for Tiberias archaeological gems Volunteers have cleaned up stunning sites including Sanhedrin seat and huge Roman theater that were buried under trash – Experts hope to open a National Park It is Read more…
Recipes
Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Chicken
We just moved from Yavne’el to Tiberias and while unpacking you have to be quick and efficient with meal prep. I decided to make chicken and chicken soup at the same time from the same chicken for the two of Read more…
Torah Wisdom
Barriers to Freedom – and Passover
Freedom from physical slavery is the first exodus. Then comes freedom from psychological enslavement. Passover shows us how to break loose from our mental chains. During the 30 days leading up to Passover, it is customary to prepare ourselves both Read more…
Recipes
Banana Chocolate Cheese Rolls
Sometimes the greatest recipes are due to serendipity. While cleaning out our cupboards and fridge, we found a package of leftover egg roll wraps which we use to make Home Made Egg Rolls. We didn’t have the proper ingredients to Read more…
