I went searching for the rare wild Israeli Blue Iris blooms… you won’t believe what I found!!! After most of the winter rains have fallen, the Galilee and Golan burst alive with wild flowers. It’s a national pastime in Israel Read more
We hear more and more about the newly discovered health benefits of olive oil. But did you know that research now shows a connection between regular consumption of olive oil and prevention and treatment of breast cancer? Researchers from Spain, Read more
The almond trees are blossoming all over Israel! Beautiful, plump, pink blossoms fill the air everywhere with a sweet fragrance. Almonds are a staple in my kitchen. They have wonderful health benefits like fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. Almonds Read more
Although it is not one of the special “seven species” of the Land of Israel, the almond tree has a special place in the hearts of everyone who lives here in the Land. The almond tree is native to Israel Read more
We eat a lot of chicken! I make it almost every Shabbat and then twice more during the week. So I’m always on the lookout for something new. Most of my recipes get developed by using what I have on Read more
Our village of Yavne’el began as a Moshava which means an agricultural settlement. In 1901 a small group of pioneer Jewish farmers from Romania established the village on barren rocky land that had been purchased from the Ottoman Sultan by Read more
I try very hard to cut back on my salt intake. I must admit it was hard in the beginning. Everything I ate tasted – well – a bit bland. But an interesting thing has happened over time. My taste Read more
This week we begin a new annual cycle of Torah readings on Shabbat. After celebrating the completion of last year’s cycle on the festival of Shemini Atzeret (Simchat Torah) (more…)
Eggplant is a staple of an Israeli/Mediterranean diet and I look forward to making often. One of my daughters shared her secret for firm, bitter-free eggplant and I used it for the base of this recipe. I also learned that Read more
Here is a secret to staying healthy with Israeli cuisine. Add fresh green salads to your menu. And find different variations of salads to keep you from getting bored. In every shuk (open air market) in Israel you’ll find huge Read more