Mealtime: Tehina

Back in the States, a meal begins with bread and butter. Here in Israel, the meal begins with bread and Tehina. Tehina is a dip made from sesame seed paste which is combined with lemon juice  from one lemon, minced garlic, salt, pepper, water, and chopped parsley. To make the dip, you take the raw sesame seed paste and whisk the lemon juice and water into it until it comes pale and creamy. When the Tehina becomes pale, you add the minced garlic and spice. Combine the garlic and spices. Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve with bread for dipping. If you like the taste of sesame, you will like Tehina. If you want a taste of Israel and the Middle East, give Tehina a try with some pita. Enjoy!

Drinktime: Goldstar

The Israeli beer market is very small. There are a few microbreweries such as Alexander, Malcha, Dancing Camel, and Negev to name a few. These brands however are not available at almost every store that sells beer. Goldstar takes the cake in this situation. Walk into any store and look into the beer fridge and you will find Goldstar available. You will also find Goldstar on tap at most drinking establishments as well. Its the beer many Israelis go for when they want to quench their beer thirst. It is is a typical pale lager and very easy to drink. It  is a great option as the national beer because it is not some light beer crap that is found back home in the United States. In the United States, mass produced beer is mostly crappy light beer or just tastes stale. Goldstar tastes like beer which is why it is loved so much. It is interesting to note that here in Israel, light beer does not exist. If you are at a bar in Israel and ask for a light beer, the bartender will think you are insane. So if you are in an Israeli bar and want to try an Israeli beer that you will keep going back to, try Goldstar. Enjoy!

Street Art in Tel Aviv: Part 17

I present you with a seventeenth version of Street Art in Tel Aviv. I hope you are just as excited as I am about this album.  If you are not familiar with my other posts the graffiti in Tel Aviv varies from tagging, to stencil tags, to actual murals, and political graffiti.

Enjoy!!!

Street Art in Tel Aviv: Part 16

More art from the streets I roam here in Tel Aviv. If you are not familiar with my other posts the graffiti in Tel Aviv varies from tagging, to stencil tags, to actual murals, and political graffiti.

Enjoy!!!