#46 Fall colors means watching the dates turn red on the many palm trees
Yes, the fall colors in the US and Canada are lovely...until it gets really cold and the snow starts. Israel does have distinct seasons, but…
#48 Swedish meatballs at Ikea are kosher
Ikea adapted their recipe for their famous Swedish meatballs especially for the Israeli Kosher market. During COVID-19, when their stores wre closed, Ikea released their…
#61 Find Kosher food everywhere
If you live in a concentrated area of Jews in Galut, you probably have quick access to kosher foods, but if venture out beyond the…
#84 Falafel and shawarma
Falafel and shawarma are two of Israel's most popular street foods. Everywhere you go in Israel, you can find stores selling falafel, shawarma or both.…
#99 Tel Aviv is the vegan capital of the world
Tel Aviv has been called "The World's Vegan Food Capital", as it possesses the highest per capita population of vegans in the world, with many vegan eateries throughout the…
#31 Tomatoes taste like tomatoes
There is a huge difference between produce in Israel compared to what Americans are used to purchasing in supermarkets. In the USA and Canada, the…
#40 Live in a “foodie” wonderland
Israeli cuisine comprises both local dishes and dishes brought to Israel by Jews from the Diaspora. Since before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, and particularly since the…
#27 Over 300 wineries
Israeli wine is produced by hundreds of wineries, ranging in size from small boutique enterprises to large companies producing over ten million bottles per year. As of…