Tag Archives: healthy

Surprise Box

Posted on December 23, 2018 by israelisalad

For every produce box purchased from the chesed organization Tachlit, a similar one is delivered at half price to a needy family. Continue reading →

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Apples to Apples(auce)

Posted on November 30, 2017 by israelisalad

Today, the apples were calling me. It’s not their fault. They didn’t mean to make trouble. As usual, we’ll blame it on the baby. Continue reading →

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Heart Health Challenge, Day 4: Fresh Pumpkin Soup

Posted on November 19, 2017 by israelisalad

Pumpkin is versatile and mixes well with other vegetables and both sweet and savory spices. Perhaps this is how “pumpkin” became a term of endearment, along with “dear,” “sweetheart,” etc. Maybe calling someone pumpkin is like saying, “We complete each other.”  Continue reading →

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Heart Health Challenge, Day 2: Red Lentil Mujadra

Posted on November 17, 2017 by israelisalad

Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart! We’ll stop there. Many people get hung up on the continuation and because of the unpleasant side effects of beans, don’t regularly consume legumes. Legumes, however, really are good for your heart! High … Continue reading →

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30 Day Heart Health Challenge and Edamame

Posted on November 16, 2017 by israelisalad

Have you ever done a 30 Day Challenge? The idea of taking a month to try something new or change a habit has become very popular in the last few years. There are TED talks, support groups, and books dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Roasted Bell Pepper Dip

Posted on October 29, 2017 by israelisalad

The black-necked wag-tails are flitting about, we haven’t used the air conditioner in weeks, and packages of tissues are disappearing faster than cookies. Here in Israel, our clocks fell back last night, following the fall leaves. Now, untwist your tongue and … Continue reading →

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Lite Chocolate Date Nut Cake

Posted on October 23, 2017 by israelisalad

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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Lemon Veggie Baked Sole

Posted on June 20, 2017 by israelisalad

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

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Israeli Products Explained: Melon

Posted on June 14, 2017 by israelisalad

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 by israelisalad

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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