Pistachio, Zaatar and Pomegranate Crusted Salmon with Seven Species Salad
The Seven Species of Israel, or Shiv’at HaMinim, form the heart of our meal. These are the seven special species of the Holy Land specifically named in Torah, whose first fruits could be brought to the Temple in Jerusalem as offerings. They are: wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranates, olive (oil), and date (date honey).
Pizza Boureka Twists with ‘Sabra’ Sauce
There is something quintessentially Israeli about the taste of olives. One of the Seven Species of Israel mentioned in Torah, olive branches also adorn the emblem of the modern State of Israel, a symbol of peace, holiness and beauty. From gourmet marinated olives piled high in the Shuk, to sliced olives in tins, these delectable, salty little fruits are such a staple of the Israeli diet that they are even considered a default Israeli topping for pizzas.
