It’s not surprising that Corn Latkes (Fritters) are not a traditional European Jewish dish. Maize (Corn) only arrived in Europe in 1493 after Columbus and other Spanish explorers brought it back from the “New World” – most likely Colombia. What is fascinating is that the explorers didn’t bring potatoes back Read more
We have been sprouting mung beans, lentils and chick peas for a while. It brings out the nutrients and makes them more digestible. Usually we stop the sprouting process after they send out the first tiny roots. Recently a neighbor gave us her automatic sprouting machine which she was no Read more
At the beginning of the Gazan war, along with the rest of the country we prepared our “safe room.” Since 1992, by law, any new home or apartment building built in Israel is required to have a safe room. Prior to this, there were public bomb shelters – many are Read more
I received my delicious, wonderful, fabulous package from GALILEE GREEN!! I jumped with joy when it arrived, I am so grateful…I acknowledged it on Facebook. Can’t wait to make my Roast potatoes So far I’ve used it on my salads and I drizzle it on almost anything I eat I Read more
Did you know we have cowboys in Israel? There’s nothing particularly Israeli about this salad other than it uses Galilee Green Olive Oil. The recipe comes from Galilee Green Family member Trisha Clover from Vancouver WA. We love it when you share recipes with us! Black beans and corn were Read more
We like to prepare hearty soups like this creamy squash spinach soup that are cooked for a long time to bring out the flavors of the vegetables and spices. But sometimes you just don’t have the time to let the pot of soup simmer all day. This is a delicious Read more
During the High Holy Days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, beginning with Rosh Hashanah, we have a tradition to eat “sweet” foods as a good omen for a “sweet” year. We dip apples in honey, and cook sweet carrot dishes like Tzimmes. Many people have recipes to add honey Read more
We love it when our subscribers use GGOO in recipes and share the results with us and their friends. This is a guest recipe from Carol Fair of Peachtree City, Georgia. I’m on a roll for trying new things. Say a prayer/wish me luck…I don’t own a food processor so Read more
It’s August. And it’s warm outside! (In the northern hemisphere that is! Our friends in South Africa and Australia where it’s winter, will love this dish too!) No one wants to cook but we all want a great dinner. Here’s a dish that cooks itself in your slow cooker. Put Read more
Our long lost, newly discovered cousin RoSa and Meir came to visit us in Tiveria from their home in Rishon LeTzion. Our Dutch grandmothers were sisters! Rosa, until recently thought she had no living relatives. Anyway Rosa brought some healthy seed crackers as part of a hostess gift. They were Read more