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It has been stormy in Israel the last week. Stormy weather and even stormier regional politics igniting on our doorstep. On both fronts, the outlook makes me want to stay inside. I sit and watch the heavy clouds, angry trees and beating rain through the window; I ground myself in front of the telly, watching [...]
The new year dashed into Tel Aviv. Rain finally came too, bringing much relief to this old, dried out desert. In Tel Aviv, the seasons blurred into a haze, adopting the undeterred character of its surroundings. Throughout December, you wouldn’t have guessed it was winter. No signs of Christmas, 80 degrees and a blazing sun [...]
Lunchtime in the many cafes across Tel Aviv is a constant reminder of why I think this country has one of the strongest culinary scenes in the world. Gone are the days of lunchtime offerings of flimsy slices of bread filled with a lining of cheese and pickle, cut in half and sat for days [...]
Tonight, Jewish homes across the globe join to celebrate the Jewish New Year. In Israel, this simply means a nation fully focused on food: preparing, serving, sharing and discussing. Family meals and barbeques define the two-day stretch. My ashkinazi traditions direct me towards a roasted bird, chopped liver and kugel. My marital, serphardi/tripoli traditions mean [...]
We took a trip to Nazareth, the largest city in the North district of Israel. This city, with a predominantly Arab population, is most famous for being the early home of Jesus and a destination for Christian pilgrimages. The must-see place was the Basilica of the Annunciation … The Dining Minx bit of the trip was [...]
Dinner round the table with dear friends is a favourite pastime. For successful dinner party execution, its best to make dishes that can be prepared in advance. Last Friday evening, I made an array of Indian dishes and Persian pistachio and saffron ice-cream. Given that most could be made in advance, I had ample to [...]
Sunday evening is often dedicated to the supermarket trip. We drive south of Tel Aviv to Holon, to embark on a shopping mission at one of Israel’s most well-stocked supermarkets, Hezi Chinam, half free. We make it a Sunday night (Israel’s first working day), given that it is one of their quieter days. Israeli food [...]
I took a trip home to London, primarily to clear my head, more importantly to pursue future endeavours and most significantly, to fill my belly. One thing I make sure to do, every time I visit London, is to explore the city’s cultural diversity in food. The city is a melting pot, filled to the [...]
Featured on www.tastetlv.com After a hectic day of bargaining between numerous buyers and sellers in Jaffa’s flea market, the trading vicinity slowly winds down, leaving behind deserted market stalls and desolate pebbled streets. An electric buzz in the neighborhood soon becomes apparent, as the sounds of an accordion fill the air with the sway of [...]
I realised my passion for writing, as I pursued blogging on my arrival to Israel five years ago, in the form of Untangling Noodles. As my fervour for writing grew, an epicurean zeal began to stew inside, yet to be touched by the communicative haven of blogging. In the last year, with laptop in tow, [...]
Who is the Dining Minx?
DM is the alter ego of Natalie Shaer. London-born, lived in several continents and finally made it back to the UK, I attempt to make sense of life through cooking, eating and writing ...read more
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