We grew up in a time when we really didn’t know or worry so much about healthy eating. We ate hot dogs and drank sugary soft drinks and didn’t think about food additives and how they affect our wellness. One Read more
In the fall, the outdoor fruit and vegetable market in Tiberias is full with all kinds of squashes. The fall and winter are MUCH different here in the Galilee than in North America where I grew up. We are Read more
Genesis 18:1-8 finds Avraham recovering from his circumcision in the heat of the desert day. Yet, when he sees three men appear, he runs to greet them and invite them into his tent to refresh themselves. The Midrash tells us Read more
I love to make quick, tasty and healthy dinners. Our food has become extra tasty since We started cooking with Galilee Green Olive Oil. Whether it’s stir frying vegetables or marinating and grilling chicken… everything tastes better! As a side Read more
After the holidays there is a lot of leftover food in our fridge. So it’s pretty simple to put together a quick lunch. This week I made one of my favorite meals which we’ve previously shown how to prepare from Read more
A recent article in the Daily Express explores this question. And the answer is, top quality extra virgin olive oil which has been proven to help lower blood pressure. Here are some key excerpts from the article including references to Read more
You could make this amazing salad from scratch, but it’s so much easier using leftovers from a Rosh HaShana festive meal. On the night of Rosh HaShana we have a custom of partaking of foods at the beginning of the Read more
The days between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are taken seriously in Israel… you can feel it in the air. Everyone is preparing – whether they are in Torah study halls or in businesses. I teach once a week in Read more
Often at a family Shabbat dinner or celebration, someone will offer a toast, share some words of Torah and say “L’Chayim (to life!)”- sort of like in Fiddler on the Roof without the dancing! Everyone chooses their preferred beverage for Read more
Whenever we go out to a Middle Eastern restaurant I order those yummy little beef-filled pastries, shaped like cigars. The scent of the spices and texture of the meat make my mouth water, just talking about it. I wanted to Read more