Simple Pleasures

December 4, 2006 - 7:17 PM by

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. It’s incredibly easy to focus on the negative aspects of life in Israel, and all to easy to neglect focusing on what is great about it. One of the definite advantages is clear every time you walk into your local fruit and vegetable market or the produce section of a regular supermarket. Everything is fresh, delicious, ripe and tempting, something you really don’t appreciate until you leave the country and check out what the rest of the world has to offer. As Idan says (and illustrates) it’s a bonanza! Let’s take a moment to enjoy the simple pleasures.

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4 Comments on Simple Pleasures

  1. David on Tue, Dec 5th 2006 4:00 AM

    2. As an Israeli from a kibbutz that has lived in countries such as the United States, South Africa, The Netherlands and Britain, I do not find an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables unusual, why do you??

  2. aliyah06 on Tue, Dec 5th 2006 6:08 PM

    3. Amd my personal favorite discovery is pomeganates that are already seeded and the seeds packaged for sale!

  3. aliyah06 on Tue, Dec 5th 2006 6:10 PM

    4. PS–I’m from California which prides itself on ‘fresh’ produce but its not Israeli-fresh, that is, right off the vine/tree/bush…..it’s harvested weeks before, preserved with gases and/or treated with chemicals designed to extend its shelf-life. The difference between an Israeli strawberry or tomato and a California strawberry or tomato is that the former actually has a wonderful taste while the latter is pretty to look at but virtually tasteless….

  4. David on Wed, Dec 6th 2006 1:14 AM

    5. Well lets not get ridiculous. California alone is signficantly larger that the entire country of Israel! So if strawberries are not “next day fresh” it is not material.

    But to claim, as the original message did, that somehow Israel is unique with regards fresh fruit and vegetables is laughable.

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