Weather, low prices, cheap imports and no generation to take over are just some of the challenges affecting Israeli farming. What does the future hold for the land of cucumbers and tomatoes?
What is Israel Without Israeli Salad?
About the Author
Scott Hertzberg lives on a vegetable and flower farm in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Along with his wife Tanya, he also runs Israeli Harvest, which imports unique products, like Makura olive oil, from small and mid-sized Israeli farms and supplies them to stores and congregation gift shops.
A Date to Remember
Soft, sweet, delicate and underappreciated, dates, one of the seven species, have been grown in Israel for thousands of years and have become one of the country’s most important crops.
Ancient Miracle, Modern Treasure
Olive oil is a main character in the ancient Hanukkah story. Today it is a significant part of the changing Israeli landscape, as olives replace citrus and other more water-dependent crops.
Souri Olive Oil Dressing
The intense flavor of the Souri olive pairs beautifully with a slightly sweet vinegar for this delicious dressing. Use to dress a hearty salad or drizzle over roasted vegetables. Other vinegars that will work well with this olive oil are champagne or a floral or honey vinegar. A selection of these vinegars and Makura olive…
