Food

The magic and mystery of the pimply etrog

October 17, 2016 5:59

Uzi Eli, who set up a line of etrog-based beauty products, describes some of the yellow citron’s magic and legendary powers.

He-brews: An introduction to Israeli craft beer

January 22, 2016

Hardworking winemakers often say: “It takes a lot of beer to make good wine.” So sommeliers normally know a thing or two about beer.

Liquor gives your etrog a new lease of life!

October 5, 2015

After Sukkot we’re left with a whole load of pimply etrogs. Well, when life gives you etrogs, make etrog liquor!

Wine, chocolate & artisanal treats oh my!!! The renaissance at Tishbi

September 30, 2015

The Tishbi winery isn’t just about wine: The visitor’s center includes fine dining options, an artisanal bakery, and piles of gourmet chocolate.

How an American chef became an Israeli winemaker

September 11, 2015

Lewis Pasco started out as a chef in the San Francisco Bay Area. So how did he become one of Israel’s most successful winemakers?

This ain’t no flim-Flam winery!

August 30, 2015

No discussion of Israeli wine-making dynasties would be complete without mentioning the Flam family.

Legendary wines from biblical climes

July 2, 2015

Amichai Luria was a winemaking hobbyist before completing a one-year program. Little did he know that his passion would turn into an obsession.

What makes kosher wine kosher?

May 28, 2015

How is kosher wine made, who can make it, and how is it different to ‘mevushal’ wine? And, most importantly, does it taste as good as other wines?

Aromatic acrobatics

April 30, 2015

Did you know that a single grape can contain all the aroma compounds of all fruit and vegetables, combined?

From scorching sands to continental climes

March 20, 2015

Israeli wine is being re-branded as ‘Mediterranean.’ But what do the scorching sands of Israel have in common with the continental climes of the Rhone valley?