I mentioned Michal has been teaching us authentic Israeli cooking, and let me tell you, we are eating well. Everyday we have our spread of various dips and pita to go with the main course, a very Israeli thing to do. In addition to the basic hummus, we have chatsilim (various eggplant), labne (a kind of cross between sour cream and cream cheese with zatar spice), and a ton more. We have made Chavita (egg fritata things), challah french toast (not necessarily Israeli but damn good), and of course shakshuka (eggs poached in seasoned tomatoes with onions, etc). Yummy. Although sometimes I feel like Alice, when I watch her cook amazing things and then do the dishes in exchange for a full tummy, but its totally worth it. I promise to make them all for you when I get home.
On another note, I am currently sitting on my balcony with a bunch of people, and the people across the street from me have their windows open. I'll admit, we are definitely watching them. Without a tv, we have to turn somewhere for entertainment and drama in our lives. News: she has left the building and walked downstairs. Convenience store? Who knows. I will keep you posted.
Alrighty. Work tomorrow (I sent 58 e-mails to almost as many countries today), then beach party tomorrow night and finally meeting Jen, my long lost cousin. Then making Rosh Hashanah plans and just enjoying my time here. Our air conditioner is now officially working, so its a lot easier to enjoy when we're not dripping with sweat.
Oh, she's back. But what is in her hand? Cookies? Pudding? We may never know. That's all for now! Peace, love, and neighbor stalking.
What a pleasure to follow your exploits. We are so proud of you. Say hi to Jen.
ReplyDeleteLove ya, Dad