Pasta

Italian truck drivers' fuel, cost-of-living protest puts country's pasta production at risk

The protest, which began last week with the blocking of roads, motorways, and ports in Sicily and southern Italy, is causing wider disruption, including supermarket shortages and gas station lines.

Tractors drive past a petrol station during a farmers' protest against high fuel and production costs, in Gela, Sicily, Italy, October 3, 2026.
A pannacotta dessert dish at Portofino

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Lasange

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Aperitivo at Treysar

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Israel's consumer discontent: Goodbye cottage cheese boycott, hello pasta protest - comment

Up until now, consumer discontent has been relegated largely to complaints on Facebook pages. But there is no guarantee it will stay that way.

Supermarket shoppers and workers without masks in Tel Aviv. (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI)

Pascale’s Kitchen: Class with zero effort

Here are some delicious, elegant recipes that look like they take hours to prepare:

 Pasta shells stuffed with meat

Italian food week in Israel moves online during coronavirus pandemic

The week will also include a classic-car road trip from Tel Aviv to the north of Israel organized by ENIT and Alfa Romeo.

Pasta and cheese pizza quiche

Pascale’s Kitchen: Multicolored pasta

I recently received a call from pastry chef Moshe Galperin, who asked me if I was interested in hosting one of his pasta-making Zoom workshops in my very own kitchen.

Pascale Perez-Rubin with pastry chef Moshe Galperin

Returning to ‘normal’

As the cities begin to open and more people return to work, it is time to look for new products that will help us adjust and have fun.

Return to ‘normal’

Petah Tikva's Kosher Alfredo Restaurant

The huge, glass-walled restaurant in Petah Tikva’s industrial area is in the capable hands of long-time proprietor Eran, who has been at the helm for nearly 20 years.

Alfredo

Pascale's Kitchen: Delicious homemade pasta

Preparing homemade pasta is a great way to bring the whole family together, and so is a worthwhile endeavor despite the extra time and effort it requires.

Hevel Yatir