A food blogger writing this post would describe in detail the rich diversity of dishes available in Israel. There would be an appreciation of the influence of the Mediterranean on Israeli cuisine together with reference to Israel’s blend of cultures which is reflected in the food and flavours offered in its bars and restaurants.
The herbs and spices available in its markets, including cumin, fresh and dried coriander, chilli and turmeric, the dishes they are used in and methods of preparation would all be detailed. There would be restaurant reviews and perhaps even a selection of recipes.
However, given that on the flight over here I mistook hummus for lemon mousse and set it aside for my dessert only to discover it was not as sweet as I had expected, I am not really in a position to comment. So please enjoy some pretty pictures instead.
I am yet to find any lemon mousse in Israel and plan to create history by suggesting it as a valuable addition to the Israeli diet. I might also recommend my speciality of baked beans on toast with a hint of black pepper. I’ll draw the line at chip butties. I’m not quite sure the Israelis are ready for dishes from the north of England, but I’m working on it.
Lemon mousse eh? That reminds me of the story from a few years ago when Peter Mandellson was canvassing support in a northern town and went into a chippy - trying to be one of the common people no doubt - and asked for a portion of the guacomale. Only it was mushy peas.
Posted by: notSupermum | July 01, 2011 at 07:24 AM
It was lovely to meet you on Saturday. Looks like your trip is in full swing and no need for description, those pictures speak a thousand words! Good luck on the lemon mousse front :)
Posted by: Alexander residence | July 01, 2011 at 07:28 AM
YUM! Try introducing Marmite to Israel - not recommended!
Posted by: Vibe Israel | July 01, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Oh, that market! Isn't the food here just incredible??? And yeah, right...lemon mousse... ;)
Posted by: Jane Alexander | July 01, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Wonderful photos! I took a photo of the three of you buying spices but on the bus on the way home I suddenly thought - what an idiot I am, I should have taken a photo for Silent Sunday! You may not be a foodie blogger but you're more of a photographer than I'll ever be. Enjoy your Friday night dinner!
Posted by: Midlife Singlemum | July 01, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Makes you mouth water & your head spin just to think of how you could use all of these. Good idea about the lemon mousse!
Posted by: jfb57 | July 02, 2011 at 08:33 AM
I am sooooo jealous right now...looks completely amazing!
Posted by: Carly | July 02, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Those pics are just stunning. It must have smelt amazing too. Now where are the camel pics??
Posted by: Jo Beaufoix | July 05, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Yum, yum and yum again. Was waiting you to tweet this post and it slipped past me! Great photos too x
Posted by: English Mum | July 06, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Ah! I think Twitter must have been playing up *cough*. Thought you'd like this post. Thought of you when I wrote it because I remember your shots from Mexico. xx
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | July 06, 2011 at 12:18 PM