Make Amba, an Indian mango relish

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Immigrants from India and Iraq brought to Israel a taste for mangoes in savory contexts. The best-known one is amba, a sauce made with pickled mangoes. Stop in at any falafel or shwarma joint, and you'll see squeeze bottles lined up on the counter, containing tahini, ketchup and amba. Amba is dark yellow with turmeric, and runny. You won't want to wear a white shirt when you've drizzled amba over your nosh.

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Raw honey – unpasteurized health benefits

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Here’s a little beauty secret from the bee kingdom: raw honey is a skincare superstar. Its antibacterial properties make it a champion for acne-prone skin, while its natural humectants keep your skin hydrated and glowing. Dab it on as a spot treatment, mix it into your DIY face masks, or just spread it on and let the magic happen. Cleopatra would be proud.

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Wild About Wild Asparagus

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I’m wild about asparagus. But I never expected to find wild asparagus growing close to - and even in - urban areas near home. But it does, and I’ve found it growing freely in parks and hillsides in the cooler hilly areas of Israel. Some have reported foraging wild asparagus even around Tel Aviv.

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