Olives and Oil
Making Galilee Green Olive Oil
We live in the most fertile part of the Land of Israel. A few years ago we joined our neighbors and friends in picking olives from local 100-year-old trees and turning (more…)
We live in the most fertile part of the Land of Israel. A few years ago we joined our neighbors and friends in picking olives from local 100-year-old trees and turning (more…)
Most people think Green Olives and Black Olives are different varieties. In fact they come from the same tree! All olives start out green. As they mature during the growing season they turn purple. Finally they become almost black when they are fully ripe. The unripe green olives have a Read more…
We just came back from sampling the latest batch of olive oil from this year’s harvest. The blend is yummy. It’s a special combination of Barnea, Coratina and Koroneiki varieties. It’s very smooth and mild when you taste it with just a bit of a tang a few seconds later. Read more…
Yom Kipper is a time of ridding oneself of this past year’s sins and working on improving our characters. I have been thinking about the cleansing revolution. There are so many different kinds of cleanses out there for varying lengths of time claiming varieties of exciting promises. Before Rosh Hashanah, Read more…
Green vegetables are the foods most missing in modern diets. Greens help you build your internal rain forest and strengthen the blood and respiratory system. Some of the benefits of eating dark leafy greens include: purifying your blood, preventing cancer and improving circulation, liver, gall bladder and kidney function. The Read more…
Fat has made a comeback into our diets. Even though BAD FATS increase cholesterol and the risk of certain diseases, such as heart disease and cancers, GOOD FATS protect your heart and support overall health. GOOD FATS—such as omega-3 fats, play a huge role in helping you manage your moods, Read more…