Health

Eilat Fish Cages: Out of frying pan, into Ashdod harbor

The Israel Union for Environmental Defense (IUED) reported that yesterday (September 14) the Israeli government approved plans to place fish cages in the Ashdod...

Making the Most of Stone Fruits: Plum Buckle Recipe

There is something so profoundly compelling about a dish named buckle. Just think of it: buttery golden batter, giving way - buckling - under...

Gleaning the Shuk: Fugee Fridays Feeds Refugees With Produce Donations

The shuk floor on a regular Friday in early August (photo: Daniella Cheslow) One of the best things about most major Israeli cities is the...

Ahava is Good For the Skin, But What About the Dead Sea?

Within the realm of cosmetics, Ahava certainly holds a certain respect. Founded in 1988, the Israeli company exports its skin-enriching products, infused with minerals...

Do Israeli Organic Standards Need Fixing?

If you’re going to shell out the extra shekels for organic food, you’re want to be confident that you’re getting the real deal. Personally, I...

Are Microwave Ovens Health Hazards?

Microwave ovens are an important cooking and food heating tool in many modern homes, especially here in Israel. Many people may not be aware,...

SAHA's Fairly Local Trade

For most people, fair trade means making sure South American and African farmers get paid a reasonable wage to grow coffee and chocolate. But...

Zucchini Blossom Frittata Makes the Most of Farmers' Market Jackpot

Zucchini flowers, or squash blossoms (for culinary purposes these are interchangeable), are one of those off-the-supermarket-beaten-path ingredients you tend to find only at farmers'...

No Ifs, Ands, or Cigarette Butts: Israeli Campaign Against Cigarette Butts

I'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but I didn't know that cigarette butts were an environmental issue. I'm also not a smoker,...

6 Tips for Conserving Water in Israel and the Middle East

The recent attention given by the news media and this blog concerning our water problems in general, and to the depleting the Kinneret...

Fresh fava (ful medames) beans for salads

Ful medames; ta'miyya; bissara -- fava beans have given rise to iconic dishes across the Middle East. Egyptian cuisine is unimaginable without them. They've...

A Recipe for Pea Pod Soup

Shelled those garden peas? Now you have a soup you can make from the unused pea pods.

Is Israel's Bottled Water Polluted?

As a thirsty greenie living in Israel, I try to avoid buying bottled water, and instead have recently purchased a very cool stainless steel...

Getting My First Israeli CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)

I was so anxious on Monday as I awaited word of delivery of my very first Israeli community supported agriculture (CSA) delivery to its...

Organic Whole Wheat Bread for Harvest Time and Shavuot

(image credit: giggul371) Shavuot is best known as the holiday which commemorates the bestowal of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. It is also the...

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