Tag: Israeli Food

Jewish childhood comfort foods from various regions around the world invoke warm memories for those who grew up within these diverse Jewish communities.
Joan Nathan recounts a memorable trip to Israel for her husband Allan's 74th birthday in June 2019, where they explored the Negev desert and Jerusalem.
The author reminisces about their love for the Israeli tradition of drinking chocolate milk from a bag known as "shoko besakit."
Chef Michael Solomonov, known for popularizing Israeli cuisine in the US, discusses the importance of food in Jewish culture and its connection to Jewish identity and Zionism.
London has developed a strong culinary obsession with modern Israeli and Middle Eastern food, with restaurants like Ottolenghi, Bubala, Honey & Co., and The Palomar leading the way.
Shakshuka is a popular egg dish that originated in Israel, specifically at a restaurant called Dr. Shakshuka in Jaffa.
Bourekas are a popular Israeli food, similar to savory pastries, that are made with thin, hand-stretched dough and stuffed with various fillings such as ground meat, cheese, spinach, or eggplant.
In episode 204 of Unorthodox, the hosts share updates from Cincinnati's Jewish community and interview Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook, owners of the famous Philadelphia restaurant Zahav, discussing Israeli food, diplomacy, and sharing recipes from their cookbooks.
Sabra, a major player in the US hummus market, is launching initiatives to increase hummus consumption beyond the current 32%.
Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine is gaining popularity in Los Angeles, with restaurants like Bavel leading the trend by offering creative dishes inspired by the region.
Jamie Geller shares nostalgic memories and diverse culinary influences that shaped her love for traditional Jewish foods in a Rosh Hashanah-themed piece.
Janna Gur, a prominent figure in Israeli culinary circles, has shifted her focus in her new cookbook "Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh" to traditional Jewish cooking in the Diaspora.
Tel Aviv is a culinary hotspot with top restaurants to explore this summer, according to Israeli food blog Matkonations' guide.