Most people visit Mount Hermon in the winter during snow skiing season. The Ski season is very short in Israel and the place is packed and very expensive in the winter. It’s a whole different experience in the summertime. The Read more
“When the family got a hankering for Israeli food, this mommy made chicken shwarma and rice pilaf on a skillet. (Chickpeas, raisins and pinenuts hidden beneath the chicken) With no kosher restaurants/shops nearby, I have to prepare all the food Read more
The Carmel Caves are a fascinating visit for the whole family. They are located on Highway 4 near the Mediterranean coast between Zichron Yaakov and Haifa. The caves were inhabited in prehistoric times, and are just down the road from Read more
I love simple foods and therefore, I cook simply. I aim for a variety of colours, tastes and textures. One of my favourite starters is OLIVE OIL with BALSAMIC VINEGAR and a hearty bread. Imagine dining with friends you haven’t seen in Read more
Ah summer! Warm weather, sunshine and a slower pace. I would rather be outside exploring my beautiful Israel, than home, cooking. With fresh, plump, juicy tomatoes, firm, flavorful cucumbers and sweet, red peppers available in the local markets, it’s a Read more
I used to love vichyssoise – that thick, creamy potato and leek soup seasoned so subtly with pepper and fresh dill, served in a chilled bowl or mug. For a long time I have not been eating white potatoes and Read more
Our Galilee Green Family stretches from Australia to Alaska, and Spain to Sweden… thanks to the internet. Many of you are Facebook Friends… and what unites you is a strong love and support for Israel and our People. But there Read more
I’m always researching ways to use our delicious Galilee Green Extra Virgin Olive Oil (GGOO). While it’s easy to just ‘pour it on’, using it as a base for additional flavors is one of our favorite ways to enjoy it. Read more
One of my favorite snacks is Galilee Green seed crackers with one of the many dips we make for our Friday night challah-dipping. I’ve discovered that you can make a dip out of just about any vegetable. And since carrots Read more
As a 15-year-long dispute between the US and the EU over subsidies paid to European aircraft suppliers comes to a head, importers warn retaliatory tariffs on a host of products from the EU could wreak havoc on the specialty foods Read more