FOOD FROM GALILEE

Long ago, the Middle Eastern diet was simple and consisted mainly of meat, milk and dates. Later on when trade flourished, the area which was known as Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan became a trading link with the East and West, and a melting pot of cultures. The great interchange of cultures that allowed, through invasion and migrations gave Middle Eastern cookery an infinitive variety. The Middle Eastern diet, still basically simple,expanded to include all kinds of natural foods: meats (mutton, lamb and beef), poultry,vegetables, fish, legumes, nuts, yogurt, fruitsand cheese. Add to the above, the all-importantherbs and spices, and you'll have an idea of what Middle Eastern cooking is all about. Today, while still keeping its tradition and Arabic character, this region caters also to western tastes. Foreign influences can be felt clearly in the area, especially in Beirut, Jerusalem, Cairo and Amman.One aspect of Arabic life that stands out the most, is the generosity and..

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