Culinary

Picual fine dining: Serving the Land of Israel, one course at a time - review

Picual is a glatt kosher fine dining restaurant in Rishon Lezion, founded by restaurateur Itzik Kadosh and chef Dor Benjamin.

At Picual, even before the first course reaches the table, the air is filled with the aromas of fresh olive oil, damp wood, and wild herbs.
TYO + HandS stamped plate. NIS 210.

Refined tableware: Plates designed especially for the luxurious sushi restaurant in Tel Aviv

Stuffed Eggplant Mahmar.

The king of vegetables returns: Three winning eggplant recipes

Easy-to-make and delicious banana cake.

The banana cake that will make you finish the whole pan


When lemons are in their prime – here are two wonderful and easy lemon recipes

With lemons, which are now at the height of their glory, you can create amazing things. For example, preserved lemons and limoncello liqueur.

Preserved Lemons.

Love spicy food? From the rich Yemeni kitchen – quick and easy red and green zehug

Following your requests, I’m sharing two recipes for the beloved Yemeni zehug, red and green, a bold and spicy spread that adds heat and flavor to pastries and side dishes.

Red Zehug and Green Zehug.

Every community and its fish: The complete guide to spicy fish stews

Lately, every slightly spicy, slightly red fish dish is being called “Chraime,” so I decided to clarify the different types of these stews. And of course, there are recipes too.

Nile Perch Chraime.

Traditional Moroccan Purim challahs: Boyoja di Purim

Boyoja di Purim, traditional Purim challahs from Moroccan cuisine, decorated with hard-boiled eggs symbolizing Haman’s evil eye.

The Joyful Challah.

The true star of Purim: Shortcrust pastry that turns into a perfect poppy seed cake

Ahead of Purim, shortcrust pastry takes center stage in the kitchen. Turn it into a simple, delicious poppy seed cake that disappears fast, with a filling you can swap for any flavor you like.

Poppy Seed Cake Made with Shortcrust Pastry.

The journey abroad begins at the lounge: New premium lounge to open at Ben Gurion Airport

American Express Israel and Jetex will open a 24/7 premium lounge at Ben Gurion Airport for Platinum and Centurion cardholders, with rest and work areas and a locally inspired menu.

The new JETEX lounge for American Express clients.

Chefs in the greenhouse: The Arava becomes Israel’s culinary capital for the weekend

The Arava’s annual culinary festival, Feb 26–28: Pop-up kitchens in greenhouses, romantic dinners, farm tours, farmers’ markets, and cocktail workshops in Israel’s leading agricultural region.

From Greenhouse to Plate Festival.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to the home kitchen

Italian brand DEMANINCOR, used in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe, offers custom professional cooking systems for homes with powerful ovens, French burners, and striking finishes.

Nyga Chef FOR HOME, DEMANINCOR brand.

Two rich and indulgent bread recipes – plus a special bonus from Chef Eran Borkin

Two recipes for French baguette and whole wheat bread, plus a surprise: Chef Eran Borkin of Borkin Bread in Binyamina shares his whole wheat nut bread recipe made with care.

Whole Wheat Nut Bread by Chef Eran Borkin.

Don’t come without a reservation: The dish all of Haifa lines up for

Weekend brunch in Haifa’s lower city at Rive West by Chef Nabil Hana: A precise menu with surprising twists, a tall pancake, and an intimate vibe – don’t forget to book ahead.

Rive West.