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Traditional Palestinian soap 'Nablusi' inducted into UNESCO cultural heritage list

The hand-crafted soap is made of three ingredients: olive oil, water, and lye, and practitioners make the soap shortly after the olive harvest. 

 A Palestinian family making Nabulsi soap at home: Mr Khaled Omar Diab and his wife, Mrs Ferial Daoud, from Mazre' Al-Nobani village.
 GIVEN THE harsh reality of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, the concept of buying locally produced olive oil has been shattered.

Olive oil becomes the latest economic and agricultural casualty in the Israel-Hamas War

 Gulab jamun

Homemade gulab jamun recipe: A sweet Indian memory

  PTORA’S VINES and olive groves are situated in the Lachish region.

Liquid gold: A look at Ptora's wine and olive oil


Easy Iraqi-style ajeh patties

The tastiest way we know to enjoy a variety of vegetables and greens. Best served in pita with a fresh vegetable salad and tahini.

 Iraqi-style ajeh patties

Sweet homemade baklava

No need to search far and wide for quality baklava; simply bake it at home. Orly Pely-Bronstein shares a recipe with olive oil and the fragrant zest of orange or lemon.

 Sweet homemade baklava

Perfect homemade fries, step by step

What makes fries truly perfect? Ruth Oliver uncovers the simple secret to these beloved fries, including tips that will ensure success every time. Perfect for hungry kids on vacation.

 Excellent homemade fries using the double-fry method

Classic Iraqi sambusak recipe: How to make perfect sambusak at home

Ruth Oliver prepares fried Sambusak with a soft, creamy chickpea filling that can be made pareve.

 Classic Iraqi Sambusak

Festive fish patties in spicy pepper sauce

Flavorful fish patties that can be fried or cooked directly in the sauce. Adjust the heat level to your preference.

Fish patties in spicy pepper sauce

The ultimate homemade falafel: Easy, authentic, and perfect for hosting

When aiming to host and feed many guests effortlessly, nothing beats homemade falafel. Learn how to prepare it at home without any hassle.

 What's left? Just pitas, maybe some good tahini, and a bit of spice

No fuss, no nonsense: Easy-to-make cheese borekitas

Borekitas made with yogurt and oil-based dough, featuring puff pastry and your favorite cheeses.

 Don't forget hard-boiled eggs, pickles, crunchy vegetables, and something spicy on the side

Perfect for summer: Chicken schnitzel strips coated in potato chips

The secret lies in the batter, the potato chips, and the spices. These schnitzel strips with a perfect crispy coating are a must-try.

 Chicken schnitzel strips coated in potato chips

Hanukkah illuminated: Hiking in the Holy Land

At this time of year, we’re reminded of the importance of olive oil, an essential ingredient in the Hanukkah story, the author writes.

 IN CAVES and tunnels deep within the Adulam Nature Reserve, we’re reminded of the importance of olive oil, an essential ingredient in the Hanukkah story.

Spanish police seize 74 tonnes of stolen olives amid soaring prices

The thieves deactivated the security cameras and carried out the robbery at night, causing significant damage.

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A way to reduce risk of dementia? Study suggests swapping margarine for olive oil

The researchers discovered that those consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 28% reduced risk of dementia-related mortality.

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