Every Friday night I like to make a Garlic and Olive Oil Dip for dipping our Challah This week, Chris Dalziel of British Columbia posted her recipe for Aioli Sauce which has the same ingredients which are blended into a Read more
The fruits ripen early in this part of the Galilee. That’s the blessing that Yaakov gave to his son Naphtali. And it means that the fruits in this area of Northern Israel are the sweetest and lushest in the Land! Read more
Our Galilee Green Family loves traditional Israeli dishes. They are the most requested recipes! And eggplant is one of the most popular ingredients in Israeli cooking. So here is my version of Baba Ganoush. (Baba Ganoush is an Arabic term Read more
Nestled in the foothills leading up to Jerusalem is the town of Beit Shemesh. It’s about halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Although it goes back to biblical times, the modern town was founded in 1950. It was a small Read more
I mostly eat some kind of protein and vegetables and a little fruit as well. A nice change from my regular salmon fillets is a nicely seared tuna steak. Tuna is more economical than salmon and it has a bolder Read more
The first Kibbutz (socialist agricultural commune) was established in 1911 on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where the Jordan River exits the southern end of the Sea. By 1946 (in the Israel Government Press Office photo above) it Read more
It’s wonderful getting together with extended family for a summer afternoon or evening. And of course food plays a big part in these gatherings. Each family brings something to the table when our crew meets and one of the dishes Read more
Just eight minutes south of Jerusalem is the beautiful town on Efrat. It’s the former home of one of my sons. Bordering Bethlehem it is a strategically located “settlement” in the Gush Etzion Block of settlements and towns. Watch the Read more
Experience Israel through new eyes as we join Aryeh on a 680-mile journey through the promised land. Following a devastating divorce, Aryeh decided to hike the Israel National Trail alone. Along the way, he found healing as he strengthened his Read more
I am always looking for healthy snacks to take on my road trips throughout Israel. I keep these in the freezer until I am ready to go… but sometimes I sneak some to enjoy with my coffee while preparing our Read more