Heavenly Israeli Date Squares I am blessed to live in the Galilee. Before we moved to Tiberias, I owned a home in Yavne’el. The yard was filled with trees that bear fruit we could use pretty much all year round. Read more
Recently I was shopping in Jerusalem at a supermarket and the Land’s bounty on display was overwhelming. What a blessing (bracha)! Among the huge variety of fruit we found some wonderful “Apple Pears” pictured on the right. This locally grown Read more
One appetizer we often serve on Friday night is roasted sliced eggplant. We have a few different ways to prepare it. This past Friday night, I wanted a change from the usual eggplant appetizer, I created this easy no-fry sliced Read more
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic are the perfect side dish for any meal. It compliments both chicken and the traditional beef brisket. Being low in calories, high in fiber and full of Vitamins A and C, they also pack a Read more
Moses Maimonides (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon – known as RAMBAM ) was one of the greatest authorities on Torah Law. He lived in the 12th century and is best known for his master work the “Mishneh Torah” which is an Read more
This Green Schug recipe is from Paul (Etan) Fisher of Laguna Niguel, California. Paul posted these photos along with the green skhug recipe on our Facebook Group: I Love and Support Galilee Green Schug, also known as zhug or skhug, Read more
When it’s cold in the winter I am usually in the mood for something warm and filling but not too heavy like this Carrot Ginger Garlic Soup! In general, I like peppery and spicy foods in the winter. And grated Read more
It is a custom when visiting a Jewish cemetery to leave small memorial stones at the grave of a loved one. Throughout the centuries the tradition of leaving a pebble or small memorial stones on the monument or the grave Read more
We are always looking for healthy desserts like this Almond Flour Banana Bread. There are similar recipes on our site, but this one uses Almond Flour making it gluten free. The best part is that it is gluten-free, dairy-free, and Read more
This sourdough challah recipe is from Cheryl Hardesty Hunt of Carlsbad New Mexico. Cheryl has been part of the Galilee Green family for over five years! After we posted Valerie Walker’s “Seared Salmon with Summer Succotash” on our FB page, Read more