Tahini
Dr. Maya Rosman ranks: These are the worst store-bought salads there are
This week we will probably all eat too much at the Independence Day barbecue, but just before, a dietitian puts things in order and recommends – which salads to buy and what might be worth giving up?
Chickpea patties on tahini worth every bite
Dr. Maya Rosman: One spoonful of this food contains almost everything the body needs
Another winter, another Milky limited edition
Not just for falafel: We set out to find the cheapest tahini brand
Tahini, a staple in Middle Eastern kitchens, has become a global phenomenon. In Israel alone, the market sees over NIS 200 million in annual sales, but prices between retailers can vary by up to 90%.
Summer 2024 treats: New ice creams, snacks, and drinks to beat the heat
From Maya Wertheimer's lemon-pie ice cream cone to squeezable tahini, here’s a roundup of the season's newest refreshments and snacks, including contributions from Bisli, Nestlé, and more.
Do you think all tahini is healthy? Think again
Who doesn't love tahini? As a dip, as a salad dressing, and in so many more Israeli staple meals, tahini is central. But if you knew how many calories are in tahini, would you still consume it?
Tahini deadly? A Jerusalem tourist's terrifying encounter with the condiment
An Austrian tourist discovered he is allergic to tahini after encountering it in Israel for the first time.
Tahini: The gathering point of food, politics and culture
Lana Zaher, together with her mother Julia, have been managing the Al Arz Tahini company in Nazareth – founded as a small family business by her father Assad Zaher in 1992.
Pascale's kitchen: Summer spreads and snacks
Since it's so hot out, it's hard to stay in a kitchen and prepare food. Here are some fun homemade cracks and spreads to prepare ahead of time for family and guests.
Calls to boycott pro-LGBTQ+ tehina backfire as sales spike
Despite the overall gains, Al Arz's sales are suffering in the Arab sector, its main market.
Israeli diplomats buy 600lb of tahini to back Arab-Israeli businesswoman
Dozens of Israeli diplomats in Israel and around the world have purchased more than 600 pounds of the tasty sesame paste to support Julia Zaher, who owns Al Arz tahini in Nazareth.
Arab tahini company that donated money to LGBT rights group faces boycott
Al Arz tahini is distributed globally, with its adherents including the popular Israeli chef Yotam Ottolenghi.
A Trader Joe’s hack: Falafel schnitzel
Try serving these with some amba (pickled mango sauce) or a tahini sauce.
