During this time of fighting the corona virus, so many of you are using your extra time at home to cook and bake. It can be very therapeutic and if you are not alone, an activity that you can do together. Also, since things are so uncertain, while you are Read more
Here is an amazing guest recipe from one of our long time subscribers, Charles Delcambre of Fancy Gap, Virginia. “I made roasted red pepper soup with avocado, feta, and tortilla strips. The soup was a preamble to steaks prepared on the grill and finished in the oven to temperature, and Read more
Some of you already know that Shmuel and I don’t eat sugar and we have very few carbs. A treat for us is something made with almond flour, natural vanilla and fresh blueberries. (Like these muffins) So our regular readers may be shocked by the title of this recipe. Yes, Read more
A number of studies have come out to show how small amounts of pure dark chocolate can help with heart and brain health. We all know by now that Extra Virgin Olive Oil has tremendous health benefits and is the key to the Mediterranean diet that makes it so good Read more
We grew up in a time when we really didn’t know or worry so much about healthy eating. We ate hot dogs and drank sugary soft drinks and didn’t think about food additives and how they affect our wellness. One childhood comfort food was salami from the local kosher butcher Read more
In the fall, the outdoor fruit and vegetable market in Tiberias is full with all kinds of squashes. The fall and winter are MUCH different here in the Galilee than in North America where I grew up. We are surrounded by ripening citrus trees and the date palms are Read more
I love to make quick, tasty and healthy dinners. Our food has become extra tasty since We started cooking with Galilee Green Olive Oil. Whether it’s stir frying vegetables or marinating and grilling chicken… everything tastes better! As a side dish, I chose to quickly cook up some sweet potatoes Read more
After the holidays there is a lot of leftover food in our fridge. So it’s pretty simple to put together a quick lunch. This week I made one of my favorite meals which we’ve previously shown how to prepare from scratch – Israeli Spicy Beef Hummus. Here’s the easy-hack version Read more
You could make this amazing salad from scratch, but it’s so much easier using leftovers from a Rosh HaShana festive meal. On the night of Rosh HaShana we have a custom of partaking of foods at the beginning of the meal that represent significant postive omens for the upcoming year. Read more
Often at a family Shabbat dinner or celebration, someone will offer a toast, share some words of Torah and say “L’Chayim (to life!)”- sort of like in Fiddler on the Roof without the dancing! Everyone chooses their preferred beverage for the toast. I enjoy an occasional scotch. The smokier the Read more