Food

Fermented foods: Why now is a good time for you to start too

Do you also find yourselves lately less focused, irritable, and with a particularly short fuse? Sometimes the path to a clear mind actually starts in the gut.

Fermented vegetables
Creamy Mushroom Teriyaki Pasta.

Creamy mushroom & teriyaki pasta: Italian–Japanese fusion recipe

ENTERING THE emergency room at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked


Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, leading to a 20-30% price increase and threatening food security worldwide.

A farmer sprinkles fertiliser on crops in a field on the outskirts of Amritsar on April 9, 2026.

Three intriguing culinary stops in Tel Aviv and its surroundings

Creative interpretations of Bukharian dishes at Noema in Tel Aviv. Also: A new sandwich spot in the city that maintains delivery quality, and kubaneh with a modern twist in Givatayim.

Noema, doner skewer.

The name may be misleading: The Jaffa food stall that gives the grill a masterclass

A grill behind glass is a great visual idea, the food is tasty, the service is pleasant, and everything is clean. So why did we leave Hayerushalmit feeling it went one step too far west?

Hayerushalmit Seafood Kebab.

Fratelli in Netanya successfully navigates between Neapolitan tradition and bold innovation

Two restaurants, two approaches: Fratelli in Netanya offers precise Italian cuisine with excellent pizza and pasta, while King Kong in Hadera serves Asian comfort food with bold flavors.

King Kong Beef Crunch Salad.

Morning coffee, afternoon deli, and evening wine: The new spot in Ramat Aviv

The Tene deli from Ta’am Vatzeva has opened in Ramat Aviv, offering high-quality prepared food, brunch, wine, and Israeli pantry products - all within a complete hosting experience.

Tene Deli.

Food news: A new and surprising flavor for hummus

One of the hottest peppers in the world was mixed into our hummus.

Hummus with Carolina Reaper pepper, Strauss

Motza: A welcome break from reality in the Jerusalem Hills - restaurant review

Our meal consisted mainly of appetizers, which turned out to be a great choice – one I definitely intend to make again on my next visit.

Motza

Wine Talk: Keep calm, drink wine

Most important is to choose a wine you like or that you would really like to try. This is far more important than buying something simply to impress anyone with you.

QUITE SIMPLE: The recipe is to pour yourself a glass of fine wine like Barkan Altitude in order to feel better

Bagel do-over: New York-style bagels for post-Passover cravings

Now that Passover is actually over, please turn your attention to the crowning glory of last week’s column: bagels!

New York-style bagels

Yellow and bold regards from France

There is never enough of it at home. Now there are two.

A field of mustard flowers