Leket (or the verb Likut) is the Biblical Hebrew word for gleaning. Leket Israel is a non-profit that collects produce and food that would otherwise go to waste from farms, restaurants, stores and caterers, and distributes it to those in need. The organization contacted me recently in connection with a new project they have initiated– … Read More »
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What You See
A few days ago, Balkees and I spent the day with a journalist from Israel’s top food magazine, as she prepared an article about the edible wild plants that are now in season. We started the morning in the village that Balkees grew up in, tromping through the lush greenery in the vast field behind … Read More »
The State of Foraging – Winter 2010
This winter started off on the left foot – first there were an endless string of hot dry days that lingered through December. Then came the disastrous Carmel fire. And then while the embers were still smoldering, came the first real winter storm – 3 days of torrential rain. I couldn’t even begrudge the 26 … Read More »
A Foraging Celebration
Yet another rainy day and we can’t believe our good fortune – this has been the wettest winter for years and the landscape is celebrating. The hills are lush and bright with wild flowers. And of course, for foragers, there is a bounty of edible wild plants to pick. We started the wild asparagus season … Read More »