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
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