It’s been hot here this week in Israel! Over 100 degrees Fahrenheit some days. Which means it’s perfect weather for a cold soup! I was craving a creamy vichyssoise but we’ve been cutting back on our starch intake, so I didn’t want to make a potato-based soup. Perhaps substituting sweet Read more
We are always looking for fun activities to do with the children and grandchildren when they drop by in the summer. When the family visits you can turn meal-preparation into a fun activity for the kids. It saves some wear and tear on the adults and lets the little ones Read more
Shakshuka is a popular dish that was introduced to Israel primarily by Jewish immigrants from Tunisia. It is egg and tomato based, so it is a favorite for breakfast (like heuvos rancheros), but many also have it for lunch or dinner. The best part is scooping up the sauce with Read more
Mandelbrot is baked in many Mediterranean cultures. The Spanish call it Carquinyolis. The French term for the same cookie is Biscotte, but the Italians call them the term we are most familiar with – Biscotti. No matter what you call them, these oblong almond biscuits, that we love to dip Read more
We got so many requests for this Banana Bread recipe after I posted these pics on Facebook! It actually tastes better than it looks… so here you go! The cake is so rich and light that you’ll think it has butter. But it’s the Galilee Green Olive Oil that makes Read more
When getting our homes ready for Passover, it doesn’t leave a lot of time to prepare dinner. This is what I like to make because it is quick, easy and delicious. Since all the ingredients are kosher for Passover, it is great also during the intermediate days of the festival… Read more
It’s funny how as soon as the weather starts to get cold we all crave a good warm soup. But some soups are just irresistible all year round. No matter the weather, though having a warm vegetable soup is very appealing. I pretty much make soups the same way each Read more
This recipe is from Lisa Craig of Round Rock, Texas. Lisa has been a subscriber to GGOO for almost two years and regularly posts her creations. They are usually vegetarian or dairy… and they always look amazing. She tagged me in this fabulous photo above on her Facebook page, so Read more
It’s raining today in Yavne’el, Israel and I’m in the mood for a delicious homemade mushroom soup. I usually have a few of the key ingredients on hand so putting this fragrant, flavorful soup together, is fairly quick and easy. This is a big pot of soup. When I make Read more
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