I love almonds. Love them. By themselves by the handful or carefully laid out in chocolate. (Now I feel like I need a snack break before I can blog anymore. But I will power on.) I’ve had friends who’s families grow pecans (I am SO SOUTHERN) but almonds are not something we grow down south. And even though I had… Read More
Agricultural Production in Israel’s Coastal Plains & the Galilee Region
It happens to me everywhere I go, no matter what I mean to do. Somehow, the very presence of farms draws my attention from anything else. My first visit to agricultural production in the Mediterranean was by car with a dear friend who was showing me around Turkey. The bazillion questions I asked him and the answers I was given,… Read More
New Premium Pomegranate Hits World Markets
There are few key health benefits associated with pomegranates: Stable Blood Sugar Levels, Heart Disease Prevention and Cancer Therapy. With a list like that, its easy to see why more people are taking note of this fruit that Greek mythology and current culture continue to place a good bit of importance with. In fact, some Greek friends brought me a silver pomegranate when I bought my first home as a abundance and good luck. A new discovery was recently made regarding a new variety of pomegranate.