The Magical, Mystical Pomegranate
Did you know that the pomegranate originated in Iran and has been cultivated for 5,000 years? In addition to its many health benefits, it has a prominent role in history and culture.
How to Make Middle Eastern Labneh at Home
Like many other Israelis relocating to America, my first concern was hummus. Then labneh, an Arab cheese made by straining the whey out of yogurt until it’s thick, creamy and slightly sour.
Open Secret: Israeli Sandwiches for Summer
Mediterranean tartines (open-faced sandwiches) are ideal for the sweltering days of July and August. Here are three tried-and-tested recipes.
The James Beard Stars Align
Zachary Engel, the chef de cuisine at Shaya in New Orleans, is the latest Jewish chef cooking Israeli food to win the prestigious James Beard Award, following mentors Michael Solomonov and Alon Shaya.
An Israeli-Style Brunch for Mother’s Day
Creamy kale, labneh and poached egg burek is a delicious tribute to all Israeli mothers—no matter that Israel replaced Mother’s Day with Family Day
Israeli Pantry Essentials: The Starter Guide
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the Israeli food craze? Just in time for Israeli Independence Day, Merav put together a list of top pantry staples you need to get started.
In DC, Israeli Food is on the Rise
A few years ago, the DC area was lagging far behind when it came to Israeli food. While it’s still no New York or Philadelphia, these days the region is quickly catching up.
Birthright Cooks Up New Friends and Flavors
A recent food-focused DC community Birthright trip gave food-loving participants the opportunity to visit Israeli markets and an olive press, participate in a cooking competition at an organic farm and bond over food.
A New Farm in Israel Grows Compassion
Freedom Farm Sanctuary, Israel’s first animal sanctuary, rescues animals designated for slaughter and gives them a new home, where visitors can learn to be loving and compassionate toward all creatures.
What is Israel Without Israeli Salad?
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?
