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
Whenever we go out to a Middle Eastern restaurant I order those yummy little beef-filled pastries, shaped like cigars. The scent of the spices and texture of the meat make my mouth water, just talking about it. I wanted to make them at home so I began to search for Read more
“When the family got a hankering for Israeli food, this mommy made chicken shwarma and rice pilaf on a skillet. (Chickpeas, raisins and pinenuts hidden beneath the chicken) With no kosher restaurants/shops nearby, I have to prepare all the food this household consumes.” — Devorah van Coppenhagen, Australia Ingredients: Chicken Read more
I love simple foods and therefore, I cook simply. I aim for a variety of colours, tastes and textures. One of my favourite starters is OLIVE OIL with BALSAMIC VINEGAR and a hearty bread. Imagine dining with friends you haven’t seen in a while at a sweet restaurant and starting lunch or dinner Read more
Ah summer! Warm weather, sunshine and a slower pace. I would rather be outside exploring my beautiful Israel, than home, cooking. With fresh, plump, juicy tomatoes, firm, flavorful cucumbers and sweet, red peppers available in the local markets, it’s a perfect time to be making gazpacho. We love this no-cook, Read more