The complex syrup with a rich history and promising future
It’s a healthy substitute for sugar, and a flavorful ingredient to add to many different dishes. Find out why silan has a place of honor in Israeli kitchens.
Jessica Halfin is an American immigrant who arrived in Israel in 2006. She is an Israeli-trained baker, gourmet cook, food and culture writer, and gives foodie tours to tourists in Haifa City.
It’s a healthy substitute for sugar, and a flavorful ingredient to add to many different dishes. Find out why silan has a place of honor in Israeli kitchens.
Who needs to go out and buy herbs when you can grow your own easily, ready to snip for healthy Israeli dishes to make during your long days at home.
Judean Hills boutique winemakers combine ancient history with homegrown winemaking and renewed tourism.
Renowned dance companies such as Batsheva and Vertigo represent the Israeli arts on a global scale and put on killer performances year after year.
Archaeological and historical wonders also await under the tepid waters, as well as animal species you might not associate with the Middle East.
Winemaking in the Galilee has become more innovative and suited to the Israeli spirit than ever before
Like boutique wine, olive oil and other specialties that were slowly revived, the green grain is finding its place in modern Israeli cooking.
Buy a kumkum, fire up the dud, put on a pair of fuzzy socks and don’t waste money on an umbrella that’ll only get blown inside out.
From soup to sachlav, we’ve got your guide to foods and drinks that’ll warm you up on cold and rainy winter days, and where to get the best of them.
Here’s how you can light up your winter with the magic of the December holidays in the Holy Land.
Thanks to immigrants from Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina, Israel is not lacking authentic Latin cuisine. Here’s where to find the best.
Carmel Market is great for finding exceptionally fresh seasonal fruits and veggies and shopping for specialty products. So it’s no surprise that the restaurants there are incredible.
Israeli artists who love the Dead Sea join hands in hope of giving tourists a deeper experience of the salty lake before it possibly vanishes.
The salsa-like sauce brought to Israel by Yemenite Jews is typically made with chili peppers, fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander and cardamom.
Step into the history of the Holy Land with these hands-on activities ranging from hidden tunnels to biblical bread-baking, to digging up the past.