Today is April 20, 2025 / /
Today is April 20, 2025 / /
As a frequent traveler, we get to stay in hotels all over the place. Some are high class places; others are more down to earth. Some offer great amenities, some do not. One thing that all of them share, however, is what I call the more invisible staff. Oh, you see them every day, but, Continue Reading »
At the bottom of Keren Hayisod, there are a bunch of restaurants. Among them is Little Italy. A few years ago when we were there, we saw too many roaches climbing the walls and never went back again until this week. We are happy to report no more roaches! The place is clean and well Continue Reading »
RECIPE: CARROT CAKE WITH A TWIST *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 to 4 medium carrots) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 can (8 or 12 ounces) Continue Reading »
For a while, the place only had an Ishur. Now they once again have a proper T’eudat Kashrut. The meat is not glatt. The veggies are heter mechira. The place is packed with people- a sea of kipot and head scarves. And lots of American kids in Israel for the summer. All in all, it Continue Reading »
CHOPPED VEGGIE SALAD *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* INGREDIENTS: 4 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 24 ounces cherry tomatoes 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped DIRECTIONS: Combine the zucchini, squash, tomatoes, lemon juice, oil, salt, Continue Reading »
In the same place where once stood the mighty Norman’s Steak House, now stands a whole new experience. The new owners opted for a whole new look and modified the place to look like an Italian plaza. The food is dairy. The restaurant is packed all day long, so reservations are a must if you Continue Reading »
Last night we had a true gustatory adventure. We went to Hachatzer (located at 7 Derech Beit Lechem) and enjoyed the tasting menu. At NIS 170, the menu is well priced and is a most amazing meal. They begin by bringing the obligatory 12 little plates of different salads and freshly baked and still hot Continue Reading »
Remember Pollo Loco? Well, the crazy bird is no more. In its place is a brand new restaurant called Avazi. The place has been totally redone and recast in a most eye pleasing manner. The fare is somewhat typical of an Israeli Steakiah, but there are significant differences. First of all, the food is superior. Continue Reading »
The last time we ate at Joy, we had a meal truly worthy of a king. So, we went again. This time, it was with a friend and not with the “kids.” The appetizer of breaded, liver stuffed mushrooms was superlative! The taste was sublime and we gobbled them all up! For dinner, we had Continue Reading »
July 20th was national ice cream day. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream….. Ok, so July 20th was national ice cream day, so what? Well July 20 was a fast day. (17 Tammuz). So……… by the power vested in us by the Bloggers Association of America and the Lesser Antillies, we Continue Reading »
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