Food

Israel’s uneven impact in the cultivated meat market

Israel is the global hotspot for alternative meat technology.

The Health Benefits of Dried Meat: A Nutritious and Delicious Snack

Preppers and people who live off the land know the importance of drying meat. It's a sustainable way to keep meat without freezing it.

This history of carrots and how they went from purple to orange

Originating in ancient Egypt, carrots didn't start out so orange. Can you imagine how Bugs Bunny would look chomping down on one of these?

Jaffa’s home-roasted coffee and music curated at Ada Hanina Cafe

This story is about Ada Hanina Cafe in Jaffa and its owner Tomer. Tomer wanted to blend good coffee and music to create the best cafe experience for his community.

The tradition of honey in Yemen

Yemen beekeepers keep ancient tradition alive. Now they get support from the UN.

The largest vegan food festival, Vegan Fest and it’s in Tel Aviv

This story is about my top picks from the vegan festival in Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv. Also, why it's important to go vegan and encourage a vegan diet.

Ful medames and musabaha recipes

More excellent bean-based recipes from Green Prophet, and some history about well-loved Middle Eastern ful beans:

The Green Travel Guide to Jaffa

Jaffa, Tel Aviv's historic sister city, is famous for its rich biblical tales and unmatched sightseeing. With its unique combination of history and modernity, Jaffa offers countless opportunities for environmentally sustainable and unique day and nighttime activities.

Leda Meredith, Foraging Pioneer: August 6, 1962 – May 24, 2023

Life, work and books of Leda Meredith.

Tavlinksy is the spice witch of the Levinsky Market

It's Middle Eastern spicy sorcery. Plus it's rare for a Middle East spice market to be women-owned and run. But this Persian-Israeli woman Iris Tevlinksy defies market logic in Tel Aviv's famous Levinsky Market. 

The wild wheat of Avigail’s Bread in Jaffa

In the the beautiful city of Jaffa resides a fabulous bakery home to a variety of incredible bread. Avigail’s Breads is a sustainable bakery that produces fresh loaves everyday and challah on Fridays.

Olive oil coffee trends in the Middle East

Oleato coffee is a new coffee made with olive oil

Brew an Unforgettable Cup of Coffee – Get the Perfect Taste Every Time!

Brewing a good cup of coffee takes skill, patience, and time. Make it organic and fair trade for sustainable karma.

Step into Candy Heaven: Discover the World’s Most Incredible Candy Stores

Hipster, handmade candy is making a comeback. Candy won't go away, but our relationship to it can change for the better.

RedSea Farms scales out of the Saudi desert as tech company RedSea hydroponics tech

Red Sea Farms has rebranded from being a business that produces cucumbers and peppers to RedSea, one that produces technology for hydroponic companies.

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Meet Seramic Materials from Abu Dhabi

Based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, Seramic Materials was founded in 2019 by Dr. Nicolas Calvet and Dr. Jean-François Hoffmann, researchers working at the intersection of renewable energy and materials science. The company grew out of the Masdar Institute ecosystem and is supported by clean tech programs like The Catalyst, with early backing of around $150,000 and more than $2 million invested in research and development over time.

24 7 renewable energy: how solar, wind, batteries and AI SaaS replace fossil fuels

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency based in Abu Dhabi makes something clear that many in the industry already suspected. When solar and wind are paired with battery storage, they can deliver reliable, round the clock electricity at costs that compete with, and often beat, fossil fuels.

A summer of sugar wax or time for laser treatments? The environmental answer

Green Prophet readers know we write a lot about hair. We have covered the halal and the haram sides of hair removal for Muslims. We have written about sugar waxing, Persian sugaring, threading, and the beauty secrets that came out of the Middle East long before salons started calling them trends. Our articles on sugar wax broke the internet a few times. 

Make paper mache with flowers to create stunning vase

There’s something quietly beautiful about what Rebloom Studio is doing, and it starts with waste. At wholesale flower markets, mountains of unsold blooms are tossed out at the end of each cycle. Perfect flowers, just not sold in time. Most of them are burned or dumped. Rebloom takes that moment and turns it into something else.

Muslim potter shapes the 99 names of God into clay

In a studio in the DC Maryland Virginia area, ceramic artist Alison Kysia is working with clay in a way that feels both grounded and personal. She makes pottery and abstract Islamic sculptures, and one of her recent works focuses on the 99 Names of God in Islam.

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Meet Seramic Materials from Abu Dhabi

Based in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, Seramic Materials was founded in 2019 by Dr. Nicolas Calvet and Dr. Jean-François Hoffmann, researchers working at the intersection of renewable energy and materials science. The company grew out of the Masdar Institute ecosystem and is supported by clean tech programs like The Catalyst, with early backing of around $150,000 and more than $2 million invested in research and development over time.

24 7 renewable energy: how solar, wind, batteries and AI SaaS replace fossil fuels

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency based in Abu Dhabi makes something clear that many in the industry already suspected. When solar and wind are paired with battery storage, they can deliver reliable, round the clock electricity at costs that compete with, and often beat, fossil fuels.

A summer of sugar wax or time for laser treatments? The environmental answer

Green Prophet readers know we write a lot about hair. We have covered the halal and the haram sides of hair removal for Muslims. We have written about sugar waxing, Persian sugaring, threading, and the beauty secrets that came out of the Middle East long before salons started calling them trends. Our articles on sugar wax broke the internet a few times. 

Make paper mache with flowers to create stunning vase

There’s something quietly beautiful about what Rebloom Studio is doing, and it starts with waste. At wholesale flower markets, mountains of unsold blooms are tossed out at the end of each cycle. Perfect flowers, just not sold in time. Most of them are burned or dumped. Rebloom takes that moment and turns it into something else.

Muslim potter shapes the 99 names of God into clay

In a studio in the DC Maryland Virginia area, ceramic artist Alison Kysia is working with clay in a way that feels both grounded and personal. She makes pottery and abstract Islamic sculptures, and one of her recent works focuses on the 99 Names of God in Islam.

Abortion Pills, Plan B and Mifepristone and what the new US mail ban means

Abortion pills, often confused with Plan B (the morning-after pill), and historically referred to as RU486 (mifepristone), are part of a broader category of reproductive health medications that women have been using for decades. But they are not the same thing.

Recommended Precious Metals Companies: A Due Diligence Checklist for Retirees

The CFTC, FINRA, and NASAA have jointly warned retirees about precious metals fraud targeting retirement accounts. This checklist provides a structured framework for evaluating any company before transferring savings — and illustrates what credible providers look like across 7 measurable criteria.
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