{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Olives & Saffron - Middle East Delights","home_page_url":"https://olivesaffron.com","description":"Olives & Saffron - Middle East Delights","author":{"name":"Olives & Saffron - Middle East Delights"},"items":[{"id":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/passover-a-celebration-of-freedom-faith-and-flavor","html_content":"<p> 🕊️  Osi Birdseye | Olives &amp; Saffron </p>","url":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/passover-a-celebration-of-freedom-faith-and-flavor","title":"Passover: A Celebration of Freedom, Faith, and Flavor","summary":" 🕊️  Osi Birdseye | Olives & Saffron ","date_modified":"2025-03-24T16:12:59Z"},{"id":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/rosh-hashanah-a-feast-of-tradition-symbolism-and-new-beginning","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/72c85034-94d9-4262-aabd-baa53a3ee50f/fb_122188799444202742_2048x1536.jpg\"/><p>Rosh Hashanah: A Feast of Tradition, Symbolism, and New Beginnings</p>","url":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/rosh-hashanah-a-feast-of-tradition-symbolism-and-new-beginning","title":"Rosh Hashanah: A Feast of Tradition, Symbolism, and New Beginning","summary":"Rosh Hashanah: A Feast of Tradition, Symbolism, and New Beginnings","date_modified":"2024-10-06T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/shavuot-a-celebration-of-torah-and-dairy-delights","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/72c85034-94d9-4262-aabd-baa53a3ee50f/Screenshot_20240519_011418.jpg\"/><p>Shavuot (in Hebrew &quot;weeks&quot;) also known as the Feast of Weeks, is a significant Jewish holiday celebrated exactly seven weeks after the second night of Passover. 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Known affectionately in Yiddish as Mandelbrot, which translates to \"almond bread,\" t...","date_modified":"2024-03-19T19:29:38Z"},{"id":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/the-fascinating-story-of-hamantashen-and-purim","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/72c85034-94d9-4262-aabd-baa53a3ee50f/20240313_093525.jpg\"/><p>The Fascinating Story of Hamantashen and Purim: A Celebration of Triumph and Tradition</p>","url":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/the-fascinating-story-of-hamantashen-and-purim","title":"The mesmerizing Story of Hamantashen and Purim","summary":"The Fascinating Story of Hamantashen and Purim: A Celebration of Triumph and Tradition","date_modified":"2024-03-19T18:55:12Z"},{"id":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/the-fascinating-journey-of-challah-bread-a-staple-of-heritage","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/72c85034-94d9-4262-aabd-baa53a3ee50f/challah4.jpg\"/><p> Have you ever wondered about the history behind the beautifully braided Challah bread that graces our tables during Shabbat and holiday meals? This bread isn't just a feast for the eyes; it's steeped in rich history and...</p>","url":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/the-fascinating-journey-of-challah-bread-a-staple-of-heritage","title":"The Fascinating Journey of Challah Bread: A Staple of Heritage","summary":" Have you ever wondered about the history behind the beautifully braided Challah bread that graces our tables during Shabbat and holiday meals? This bread isn't just a feast for the eyes; it's steeped in rich history and...","date_modified":"2024-02-20T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/discovering-mujadara-%D7%9E%D7%92%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%94-a-culinary-gem-with-jewish-roots","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/72c85034-94d9-4262-aabd-baa53a3ee50f/FB_IMG_1708381344744.jpg\"/><p>Being half Iraqi, I grew up eating this dish probably twice a month and still cherish it. Mujadara, a humble yet flavorful dish of lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions, is a testament to the rich tapestry of ...</p>","url":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/discovering-mujadara-%D7%9E%D7%92%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%94-a-culinary-gem-with-jewish-roots","title":"Discovering Mujadara (מג'דרה): A Culinary Gem with Jewish Roots ","summary":"Being half Iraqi, I grew up eating this dish probably twice a month and still cherish it. Mujadara, a humble yet flavorful dish of lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions, is a testament to the rich tapestry of ...","date_modified":"2024-02-19T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/mafrum-%D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9D","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/72c85034-94d9-4262-aabd-baa53a3ee50f/20240216_111426.jpg\"/><p>Mafrum (מפרום) is a traditional dish hailing from the Libyan Jewish community, a cherished part of Israeli cuisine. 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This technique ensures the dough is exc...</p>","url":"https://olivesaffron.com/about-us/f/israeli-bagels","title":"Israeli Bagels","summary":" Israeli bagels are a delightful twist on the American version (which I adore as well). Unlike their boiled counterparts, Israeli bagels are crafted using a triple proofing method. This technique ensures the dough is exc...","date_modified":"2024-02-18T02:00:00Z"}]}