Food

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

The closure of the narrow waterway, which normally carries around a fifth of global Liquified Natural Gas supplies, will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East, Maximo Torero warned.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.
A farmer sprinkles fertiliser on crops in a field on the outskirts of Amritsar on April 9, 2026.

Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis

Noema, doner skewer.

Three intriguing culinary stops in Tel Aviv and its surroundings

Hayerushalmit Seafood Kebab.

The name may be misleading: The Jaffa food stall that gives the grill a masterclass


Achva introduces exclusive halva inspired by Dubai sweets

Limited edition halva with chocolate & pistachio at NIS 21–25. Also: New Korean ROUND LAB at Super-Pharm, Carolina Herrera perfume, Prinir canned corn, and more.

Dubai Chocolate.

A salad celebration that is a complete meal

The most Israeli table there is reopens. Come with large pitas.

Tzabar salads

Not just Matza and wine: How to turn the Seder table into a design experience

Especially when celebrating on a smaller scale, invest in little details: Fruits, vegetables, modern materials, and styling tricks for an intimate, unforgettable table.

Naaman – Ceramic Serving Ware, Sandar Series.

Buffet crashers boast online about free breakfasts

Opportunists can blend in with morning crowds, especially where breakfast rooms sit off a main corridor or near elevators and do not require a key card scan.

The extensive salad bar at the breakfast buffet.

The civilians’ war

Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.

Latet volunteers distribute food boxes in public shelters in Tel Aviv.

By the coffee or just when you feel like it: A light and fluffy cake with tasty surprises

A sponge cake that takes on different shapes and flavors depending on the pan and the additions: This time I chose an airy batter cake, to which I added candied fruits and other special surprises.

Sponge Cake with Fruits.

Hot corn – everyone forgot the truth about the nostalgic food

Hot corn returns: A low-calorie, fiber-rich, gluten-free carbohydrate with a low glycemic value – a tasty, comforting solution.

Corn

Functional training, and then a functional snack

Train, and then attack: A savory protein bar that delivers on its promises.

Protein Bars, Today

New wines for Passover

With the whole family, and all the land, star bottles are poured on Seder night.

Teperberg Winery

Nini Hachi presents a reasonably priced dining experience

Lunch with optimists, pessimists, and those who are truly wise.

Nini Hachi