Author Archives: israelisalad

About israelisalad

I'm an American-Israeli mother who loves to make healthy food from fresh ingredients, on a budget and with limited time. My site is full of easy, healthy recipes and insights into life in Israel.

Lite Chocolate Date Nut Cake

Posted on October 23, 2017

One chilly evening, ten years ago, I sat in a cafe in Jerusalem with my parents and brand-new husband, taking a quiet night off from sheva brachos celebrations. When the waiter, dressed in crisp black and white, glided over to … Continue reading →

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Six Tips for Successful Car Trips with Kids

Posted on October 16, 2017

“Aaaah! She’s bothering me!!” wails my son from back seat. “He hit me!” follows instantly. “What now?” I ask. “She breathed my air!” the little one shouts back. “There’s enough air for everyone,” I answer. “Let’s play a game…” After … Continue reading →

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Energy Bites, 3 Ways (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Posted on September 26, 2017

Fasting on Yom Kippur is one of the most widely-observed Jewish practices. Polls conducted in recent years have revealed that 73% of Israelis fast on Yom Kippur. Whether it is for religious reasons, or an affiliation with tradition and Jewish … Continue reading →

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Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots and Beets

Posted on September 18, 2017

Honey, sometimes life stings. Wherever we choose to live and work or study, whoever we choose to associate with, however we budget our time and money, there will always be a mix of advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes we get to … Continue reading →

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3 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free)

Posted on August 25, 2017

Taste can be a strong memory trigger. Even in our adult years, we find ourselves comparing drinks to medicine our mothers made us take as toddlers or reaching for “comfort foods” that remind us of home when we are feeling … Continue reading →

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No-Bake Fresh Cherry Pie

Posted on July 3, 2017

The first time I tasted a no-bake fresh fruit pie was two years ago when I was visiting family in the United States. A guest brought my parents two fresh blueberry pies. Fresh fruit loses a lot of its nutritional … Continue reading →

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How to Pick Perfect Berries

Posted on June 25, 2017

The wild blackberry bush on the border between our yard and the neighbors’ seems like it’s on the border between civilization and the wild. After all, it is beyond the fence. Clutching our little rinsed-out yogurt cups, my sister lifts … Continue reading →

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Lemon Veggie Baked Sole

Posted on June 20, 2017

In the real world, we eat sole. Continue reading →

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Israeli Products Explained: Melon

Posted on June 14, 2017

I have bought a small, netted melon, expecting it to be orange cantaloupe, only to cut it open and discover pale green flesh. Continue reading →

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Red Lentil Fusion Curry

Posted on June 8, 2017

Fusion. It’s the rage in food these days. Instead of sticking to one ethnicity on our plate, we go for regional fusion. Taco pizza. Hamburger sushi. Latke sliders. I’m not sure if these experiments stem from boredom or extensive world … Continue reading →

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