The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/phyllis-glazer/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:45:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Phyllis Glazer | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/phyllis-glazer/ 32 32 Say cheese, it’s Shavuot https://www.timesofisrael.com/say-cheese-its-shavuot/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:59:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=996964 Once the rabbis decided to celebrate the wheat harvest with dairy, the cheesemakers got creative

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]]> How to tell a buri from a barbunia https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-to-tell-a-buri-from-a-barbunia/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 03:29:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=932732 Get your fish straight with a chart that trawls local terminology and cooking methods

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]]> An olive tree branch for your black bean soup https://www.timesofisrael.com/fight-germs-with-black-beans-cooked-with-olive-tree-leaves/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 04:40:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=849756 Root and cruciferous vegetables, deep-hued berries, fresh herbs and dried spices -- all good for whatever ails you

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]]> Beet it for the borscht https://www.timesofisrael.com/beet-it-for-the-borscht/ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:26:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=836576 Bring home a bag of beets, and discover the rich hues and hidden flavors of this winter root vegetable

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]]> Go native this Tu Bishvat with carob cake https://www.timesofisrael.com/celebrate-the-trees-with-carob-cake/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:29:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=824488 To celebrate the trees, blend some 'bokser' with brandy for a sweet treat topped with strawberries

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]]> Almond joy in a vegan cheese https://www.timesofisrael.com/almond-joy-in-a-vegan-cheese/ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:55:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=796316 If you're thinking about eliminating animal-based foods from your diet, try this almond cheese as a solid substitute

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]]> Good seed https://www.timesofisrael.com/good-seed/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=747538 Small in size, sesame bursts with vitamins and flavor

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]]> Going bananas https://www.timesofisrael.com/going-bananas/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 10:22:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=728124 The best way to use up that overripe fruit sitting on the counter

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]]> How to store a healing root? Gingerly https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-to-store-a-healing-root-gingerly/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:26:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=694468 As low yields in China drive prices way up, we offer ideas for long-term preservation of an aromatic and medicinal delicacy

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]]> Stuff it for the Sukkah https://www.timesofisrael.com/stuff-it-for-the-sukkah/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 06:23:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=676254 A venerable and exotic holiday dish, vegetables stuffed with a 'beaten' filling, symbolizes the beating of the lulav

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]]> The veggie burger in Jaffa https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-veggie-burger-in-jaffa/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:13:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=650174 Zucchini, potatoes, carrots and orange lentils lend themselves to a flavorful, alternative rissole

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]]> The sweet, rosy blush of the mango https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-sweet-rosy-blush-of-the-mango/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:08:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=606066 Make a savory chutney or delectably frothy whipped cream dessert with this summer treat

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]]> In a pickle https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-a-pickle/ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:57:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=588858 Home-made half-sours are baked crisp and flavorful by the sun

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]]> Peanut butter: It’s not just for Bamba https://www.timesofisrael.com/peanut-butter-its-not-just-for-bamba/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:37:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=561292 Examining the healthy side of this flavorful legume, and its life beyond the sandwich

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]]> Ful steam ahead https://www.timesofisrael.com/ful-steam-ahead/ Sat, 11 May 2013 17:58:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=496758 The fresh fava bean makes its annual appearance, offering a great addition to hummus or a fresh salad

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