How can someone be so genuinely happy, thankful, and at peace without the sense that gives us so much pleasure and reassurance? Your eyes seem to be the gateway of understanding of the world. Or maybe they make things much more complicated…
Pimples Are “In”!
Whether you are a girl or a guy, the first hour of the day probably consists of prepping yourself to go out into the world. Some care more about what people think when they see them than others. There are also those who don’t give a damn what impression they bestow on others, and create […]
Pie Day
Have you ever woken up one morning and felt especially in the mood for a certain food? Well I woke up today, in the mood to make pie. Not just any pie, though. It needed to be one of those “perfectly” manicured lattice ones that no one really eats, instead acting as window decor (you […]
It’s Not a Cookie
What is a Madeleine? The Madeleine is a type of French butter cake, however everyone usually refers to them as cookies. They are pretty easy to bake, but there are a few steps that you should not forget to do, if you want the real thing. I am here to say that Madeleines are not […]
Markolit: A Microcosm of Israeli Food
Dingy lighting, old-dirt encrusted tiling, and maybe a bright red shopping basket or two is what you are greeted with in the entrance. Upon taking a few steps to the left, you become well-acquainted with the gist of the rest of the store: you know, your average convenience store— with an Israeli twist. When you […]
Where Are You Now?
How do you master the art of being present?
Mahane Yehuda Market
Markets are clear indicators of what the culture of a country is like. In Israel, they call their markets shuks.
