A study published in the American Diabetes Association journal Diabetes Care showed that a Mediterranean style diet rich in olive oil reduces the risk of type II diabetes by over 50 percent compared to a low fat diet. The study Read more
It is impossible to imagine what it must have been like for a young boy (see arrow) to grow up in the Warsaw ghetto, and see his father arrested and mother shot by Nazis. (more…)
When it’s cold in the winter I am usually in the mood for something warm and filling but not too heavy. Soup! Needless to say my fridge and pantry needed restocking immediately but I had to put together something to Read more
We visited the location of Old Kibbutz Gesher this week. The word “Gesher” means “Bridge.” When the Kibbutz was founded in 1939 at the strategic location of the Byzantine stone bridge crossing the Jordan River, the kibbutz members chose the Read more
My son and daughter-in-law in California have been eating vegan for a couple of years now and have incorporated Galilee Green Olive Oil into their diet to add flavor, texture and important nutrients. Here is their delicious vegan chili that Read more
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