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A New Year for Photos

by Dining Minx on January 31, 2011 · 2 Comments

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 City with a Personality Complex

by Dining Minx on January 8, 2011 · 0 Comments

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 – Not for the Faint Hearted

by Dining Minx on December 16, 2010 · 2 Comments

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 [...]

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Reinventing the Already Fabulous – Leftover Chicken with Tomatoes & Crispy Chorizo

by Dining Minx on December 7, 2010 · 0 Comments

There are literally 1000s upon 1000s of food blogs. Far too many to consider. Why would I bother pursuing a food blog with so many in mind, you may ask. My first move towards blogging was defined by my move to Israel. I took writing oh so seriously, in the hope that I could build [...]

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My Spice Shelf

by Dining Minx on November 4, 2010 · 2 Comments

This morning, I decided to complete a choir that I have been planning to undertake for the last 3 months, clean the kitchen cupboards. I reached the food stuff, pulled out all my spice, oils, vinegars, and realised that, asides from the major need for organisation and labelling, I had collated a decent range of [...]

Over in London and thankfully back.

by Dining Minx on October 25, 2010 · 0 Comments

The absent Minx has had an excuse for the lack of postings. I was living in London for the last 5 weeks and returned to Tel Aviv just 5 days ago. London was interesting.  There were a few culinary delights: Selfridges food hall, an exotic dosing at a Malaysian food fair, three-tiered cream cake at [...]

A New Year, the Persian Way

by Dining Minx on September 8, 2010 · 2 Comments

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 [...]

Cooling for the Summer – Spicy Avocado, Cucumber and Coconut Cold Soup

by Dining Minx on August 17, 2010 · 0 Comments

It is too hot in Tel Aviv right now. Its hard enough walking down the street in the daytime, let alone being behind a hot stove and cooking dinner at night. Times like this, I try and keep my meals simple, light and involving as little heat as possible. This cold soup recipe, by Marcia [...]

Israel’s Week of Limes

by Dining Minx on August 9, 2010 · 3 Comments

For approximately one week in the entire year, we have a supply of limes in the market. More preciously, they are called lemon-limes, some being more similar to lemons, others closer to limes. As a lover of both thai and mexican food, cuisines which have an integral use for limes, a limited supply is pretty heart-wrenching. [...]

Inspiration from Nazareth – Persian Pistachio, Saffron and Rosewater Ice-Cream

by Dining Minx on July 28, 2010 · 0 Comments

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 [...]