by TravelAgent | Aug 12, 2017 | food, Good News from Israel, Highlights, Israel News, Israeli Technology, Photos, Shopping, Things to See/Do
Nano watermelons in the Jerusalem Market, Mahane Yehuda. Since the first half of the 20th century, Israeli agricultural wizards have been partnering with Mother Nature to bring new fruit and vegetable varieties to the global market, from vividly colored squash to...
by TravelAgent | Aug 10, 2017 | food, Good News from Israel, Highlights, Know Before You Go, Options
In the 1950s, a very young Israel experienced severe food shortages. But in an amazingly short time, Israel’s desert was blooming with fresh produce prized in the Western markets. Israel’s dairy cows gave a record amount of milk, the ancient wine industry was...
by TravelAgent | Jul 11, 2017 | food, Israel News, Israeli Technology, Photos
Watermelons in the Jerusalem Market, Mahane Yehuda. According to the Plant Production and Marketing Board of the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, the average Israeli consumes 26 pounds (12 kilos) of watermelon each year. The average American eats 16 pounds per year....
by TravelAgent | Oct 7, 2014 | Extras, FAQ, food, Highlights
Falafel has been called “Israel’s original fast food.” Many of our travelers experience falafel for the first time during their Israel tour. The reactions are mixed. Some simply refuse to try it because it is too different. Among those who try...
by TravelAgent | Jul 3, 2014 | Extras, food
Many of our travelers experience a number of new tastes while in the Holy Land. Some they love; others, not so much. “What is that?” is a common question that is asked while pointing to a plate of hummus (also spelled, houmous). In short, hummus is a thick...
