Kitchen News From Israel #05
Tishrei 5770/October 7-09
Simchat Torah
Chol HaMoed & Upcoming Holidays
Recipes
News
Class Schedule
Grab ‘N Go
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Chol Hamoed in Israel this year runs from Sunday, October 4 – Friday, October 9. It is a time for Israelis to “kick up their feet” and relax a bit from their usual six day work week. Many travel throughout the Land or just stay at home and enjoy the (hopefully) cooler fall weather. Today we even had about 5 drops of rain. Rain is definitely a much needed commodity here in Israel, especially in the desert. After Chol Hamoed, we celebrate Shemini Atzeret which is combined with Simchat Torah. On Shemini Azeret, the Yizkor memorial prayers are recited for the departed. Special prayers for rain (Tefillat Geshem) are recited in the synagogue, as this is the beginning of the rainy season in Israel, where crops depend heavily on abundant rainfall. Simchat Torah marks the end of the cycle of Torah readings for the year and the beginning of a new cycle for the New Year. it is customary to take all the Torah scrolls out of the ark and carry them in procession around the synagogue seven times. The congregation participates in these hakkafot (circlings) with singing and dancing, and the children carry decorated flags.
Simple Salad
Simple Salad
Baby Greens
Romaine or other lettuce
Sprouts
Purple Cabbage
Dressing:
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Fresh Chopped Garlic
1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
Juice from 2 small lemons
Wash and check vegetables. Mix together in large bowl.
Place dressing ingredients in a blender and blend together.
Olive oil has a tendency to make the dressing a little more creamy. Pour over salad and enjoy.
Banana Triangles stuffed with Sweet Apple/Walnut Filling
Making Banana Leather
5 bananas 1/4 cup water Peel and cut bananas into small pieces Place in a blender with water and blend until smooth and creamy. Spread mixture out over dehydrator trays lined with teflex and dehydrate for about 10 – 15 hours.
Banana will peel off evenly when ready. Cut into medium size triangular shapes.
Filling:
2 Apples, cored and chopped
1 cup walnuts which have been soaked
1/2 TBSN cinnamon
1/8 cup agave syrup or 1/4 cup chopped and pitted dates
Chop apples and walnuts in a food processor.
Place in a large bowl and mix with cinnamon and sweetener or dates.
Topping or Dip:
1 cup cashews
5-8 dates–pitted and soaked
juice of 1 lemon
water to thin
Place in a blender — add water for desired thinness.
Take a spoonful of fruit mixture and place in the center of banana triangle. Fold down top corner.
Fold up each side corner so that the filling doesn’t fall out. Place on a flat plate. Do the same until mixture /or banana triangles are used. Serve as side dish or dessert with a cream topping.
Co-op Briut
**News from Israel Gone Raw:
If you’ve read our previous newsletters, there is an organic co-op in Mevasseret Zion. Co-op Briut offers organic produce on Wednesdays for pick-up. See www.coopbriut.com to place your order by Monday. The order form is on the website. Grab ‘N Go Foods are also on the order form. Co-op Briut is located at #18 Ha Hazav** Stay Tuned for Upcoming Classes at Co-op Briut from Israel Gone Raw.
Upcoming Classes in Rehavia, Jerusalem
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Hurry and register by Friday, October 9 for Tuesdays Main Course Salad Meals
Register for more than 1 class and receive a discount in other classes
8 Balfour, Rehavia
II October 13 — Tues 4:30 – 7 pm
Main Course Salad Meals –
• More than Just “salad”
• “fixin’” It up with NO FRY onion rings and other “goodies”
• Dressing it up – salad dressings in a pinch
• And more….
III. October 20 — Tues, 4:30 – 7 pm
Nutrition In A Nutshell
• And Where Do You Get Your PROTEIN???
• Vitamins, Minerals, Phytonutrients
• What Are Enzymes and What Roll Do They Play?
• Can You Believe That These Are REALLY Nutritious?
IV. October 27 — Tues, 4:30 – 7 pm–
Cracker and Bread Creations
• Bread & Cracker Creations
• Other uses of Your Dehydrator
• How to Dehydrate without a dehydrator
V. November 3 — Tues, 4:30 – 7 pm
Wrapping it UP!
• Burritos, Sushi, Pizza Barekas, samosas, etc.
• Pates and fillings
• Yummy extras
VI. November 10 — Tues, 4:30 – 7 pm
Pizza Making the Raw Way—(this is one for both kids and moms or dads )
• The “crust” of the matter
• Tempting toppings
• Variety of Sauces
VII. November 17 — Tues, 4:30 – 7 pm
Pasta ~ The Raw Way
• Gluten Free
• Tools of the trade • Variety, Variety!
VIII. November 24 — Tues, 4:30-7 pm
Desserts To Live For!
• Creamy without Dairy
• Chock Full O Chocolate
• Ice Cream, You Scream
Registration is Classes is Mandatory and can be done by PayPal online secured server via www.israelgoneraw.com
If that is not an option, a check for class deposit must be received by
the Friday before the class is given. If you register for one class and then decide that you’d like to attend more, your price will be pro-rated so that you receive the discounts for registering for more than one class.
Pricing: — 1 Class is: 160 NIS
2-5 Classes: 150 NIS
6-8 Classes: 140 NIS
Pricing for Children: 50 NIS for Pizza Class or Dessert Class
40 NIS Each If Registering for both classes
When registering, you have the option of paying a deposit of 50 NIS for each class that you are registering for.
When registering for children, please pay in full
Parents must accompany children to class and participate in the class
as a registered attendee.
Payment by PayPal via: www.israelgoneraw.com
If paying by check, please send deposit or full payment to:
Chana Rachel Mark
45/6 Mitzpe Nevo
Ma’ale Adumim 98410-
Israel
Grab ‘N Go Foods Week of October 7
Quiche – Personal Size 12
1-2 people 18
9-12 people 150
Zucchini Noodles w/ marinara sauce 4-8 people 75
Asian Cucumber Pasta w/ sauce 4-8 people 75
Mexican Combo w/nacho chips, spicy taco “meat”
Salata w/Mexican dressing nacho “cheese” 65
Granola Packs 18
Teriyaki Seed Packs 20
Pesto 20
Sundried Tomato Pesto 20
NY Style Raspberry Cheesecakes (personal size) 20
8 people 150
12-15 people 250
Banana Blintzes w/sweet “cream filling” and cherry topping 70
Chocolate “Fudge” Brownies pack of 10 35
Mediterranean Almond Bread Sandwich 35
Lasagna 4-8 people 75
Quiche – small size each 12
Medium 15
Large – feeds 8-10 150
Pecan/Date/Cacao (each ball) 5
Sweet Nutins’ Cookies per pack (8 in pack) 30
Vegetable Flax Crackers per pack 12
Corn Chips per pack 18
Order by Thursday—Pick up in Mitzpe Nevo, Jerusalem,
or Mevasseret
All Food is Kosher/Pareve – Vegan (NO eggs, dairy, meat, poultry, fish,white or brown sugar, colorings, hydrogenated oils, margarine)
Call: Chana Rachel Mark
054 840-5400
www.israelgoneraw.
