Our vision… once through the shredder
from Benjamin Funk I screamed at the steering wheel, my fingernails dug into the leather. I'd had enough, the barrel had overflowed, my patience had snapped. Before that, I had left the house ...
Jerusalem, we’re back! A first brief impression
from Benjamin Funk "It's fuller than we thought" - we are amazed. Who would have thought that Jerusalem would be so well visited after all the lockdowns and entry bans.We had forgotten how to qu ...
Almost like Christmas … the first rain!
Autumn in Israel is not noticeable as usual by the leaves falling from the trees, the lower temperatures or the frequent rain.No!Autumn arrives here, almost gradually and silently. It stays a constan ...
Make a delicious pesto yourself
In this article, you will learn how to make an excellent pesto yourself.It is impossible to imagine our kitchens without this green spice plant. Whether fresh on a pizza, in a salad or simply with moz ...
How Israel pushed me to my limits
"It's a bit crazy what you're doing!"was the response of a friend when I told him that I was emigrating to Israel. Some people told me it was brave. I could have collected plenty of statements like t ...
Hiking in the heat, part 1 – The best tips against blisters
Every step hurts, my feet are burning. Nevertheless, I try to take every step carefully, despite the rocky terrain. "Left, right, left, right," I mumble to myself. This goes on for hours. As far as my ...
Tart or quiche – really tasty for hot days
Do you know where I have my oven? In the washroom! That's right, in the far corner. You're probably wondering why? The answer is easy - it's the heat. In Israel, it gets so hot that you want to preve ...
Flexibility and small travel treasures :)
If we were asked to compose guiding principles for emigrating to Israel, one of them would be: "A high degree of flexibility and spontaneity is a must." Especially in the last few months, a generous " ...
Pita bread with a difference (flatbread)
As promised on Instagram, here is my flatbread recipe. It is the perfect bread with a Mediterranean touch. The spices create a vacation atmosphere and the olive oil gently rounds off the whole thing. ...
Original Israeli pita
And here is the recipe that Alex mentioned in the blog article. Guys, this is soooo good! You have to try it! Here's the recipe for your pita dough. As there are a lot of us (thank goodness) we use on ...
