Welcome to winter in Israel. From where we post, it is in the high 40's (6-10 Celsius) and raining. The biggest problem is not the cold, but the houses. Since it does not stay cold for very long, and since it NEVER freezes, there is usually no central heating. Once the house cools down, it stays cool. Average indoor temperatures are in the low 60s. So this weekend, we finally get to be home and have a "normal" shabbat. Smallish meals, with 10 for dinner and 9 for lunch. The menu is comfort food, warm and simple. The guests are all old friends in keeping with the theme. My mother-in-law is the first arrival on the wedding train. She will be staying with us for three weeks until just after the wedding. Like mother like daughter. She arrived yesterday night and spend all morning cleaning. When I get to my destination, I want to sit back and relax for at least 24 hours. Guess that's why I love my wife, we comple...
Hospitality and Food along with a little Jewish content. These are the records of our weekends with guests. Meals are rarely less than 10 people and frequently top 20. Recipes and Philosophy included.