
Cook up a batch of scrumptious halva in your own kitchen
Thought you could only get authentic halva in the shuk? Our Tayim chef shows you how to make the classic Middle East flaky sesame confection at home.

Thought you could only get authentic halva in the shuk? Our Tayim chef shows you how to make the classic Middle East flaky sesame confection at home.

Bamba, arak, watermelon and Bulgarian cheese, labane and zaatar – this summer’s ice creams are coming in some very surprising flavors!

Take along some bubble wrap and head into the ‘super’ to accomplish all your gift shopping in one easy and very Israeli locale.

In trendy Chelsea Market, an artisanal tahini shop brings the gourmet flavors of modern Israel to the people.

Thomas Wants Food is the social media handle of this golden retriever taking selfies with all the best bites around Israel.

Nourishing sesame seeds in the form of tahini, hummus and halva are central to Israeli cuisine and fast gaining fans in the US, Europe and Far East.

Although just two percent of the Israeli population identifies as Christian, Christmas markets do a brisk business in December.