Ron and I just came back from two days roaming through the Western Galilee, scouting out interesting places for my culinary tours. This is definitely one of the most enjoyable parts of starting this business. Driving east from the Mediterranean, a few miles below the northern border, our first stop was the community of Klil, … Read More »
Culinary Historian
The Luf Challenge
This is Luf. Now that there have been several good rains, it seems like every day a new luf plant appears in my yard. Challenging me. In traditional Galilee Arab cooking, luf is not only a delicacy, but is considered to have powerful medicinal properties. A doctor I know told me of families bringing pots … Read More »
Edible Wild Plants Class
After several drizzly days, Friday morning’s brilliantly clear skies were made to order for my edible wild plants class outing. Our little group met at the entrance to the Bet Keshet Forest, an expanse of wooded hills that stretches from Mount Turan to Mount Tabor and the hills leading down to the Sea of … Read More »
Pomegranates Waning
Pomegranates herald the new year – the Jewish new year that is – which means their bright red orbs suspended among the yellowing leaves on their bushes give us former East-coasters a feeling of autumn. Now with Hannuka just around the corner, the late-ripening pomegranate varieties are still in the stores and its a last … Read More »
Asparagus Season at Last
Enough rain has finally fallen to summon the long-awaited winter growth that transforms our Galilee hills. Ron and I set out on our afternoon walk and to our surprise and pleasure were immediately greeted by a fresh new growth of wild asparagus. Most of the stalks were too young and thin to pick so … Read More »