At Galilee Green we are located in the Biblical tribal lands of Naphtali. From ancient times this was one of the best places to produce olive oil in the world! For the last 2000 years, as prophesized the land lay Read more
For a while we’ve known that the Mediterranean Diet is a “Healthy Heart” Diet, but no one was exactly sure why. Here are a some excerpts from an article about a new study which may explain how Extra Virgin Olive Read more
We have been cutting back on the amount of carbs we eat, leaning more towards fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts, protein and good fats like Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We feel better, have more energy and really enjoy eating lighter Read more
Here’s a really delicious chicken meal adapted from a great recipe sent to us from Donna Frederick. We used it as the main course for our Friday night Shabbat meal and it was a big hit with everyone. Living in Read more
We took a quick day trip to Ancient Akko on the Mediterranean. It’s just an hour away fromTiberias but the topography couldn’t be more different. Akko, called Acre in English seems to be recorded in Egyptian hieroglyphics almost 4,000 years Read more
I’m always looking for creative ways to use leftovers. It usually involves opening the fridge to take stock of what’s left from our Shabbat meals. This past Shabbat we went to our son and daughter-in-law’s so I didn’t have any Read more
One of the special things about living in Israel is the proximity to fresh-picked-the-same-day seasonal produce and winter is the time for citrus and root vegetables to make this Fennel and Grapefruit Salad. We love citrus fruits and we’re already Read more
9 Health Benefits of Olives You’ll Be All Over Good Housekeeping – Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN Yep, that includes olive oil too. It’s no secret that olives pack a powerful health punch. Pressed into cooking oil or eaten cured Read more
“I love my Galilee Green olive oil so much I will never want to use anything else. The only problem I have found is there is not enough of it . I take a tablespoon each morning early as part Read more
Here’s Rabbi Shmuel Veffer, founder of Galilee Green, explaining what goes into making a great extra virgin olive oil. Our Galilee Green Family has experienced the difference: “I am ecstatic about my Galilee Green Olive Oil! I had never before Read more