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Tu B'Shevat

Tu B’Shevat (or Tu Bishvat) is a lesser-known Jewish holiday celebrating the birthday of the trees, It occurs at the approximate time of year when trees begin to bloom again. Some honor the holiday by planting a new tree, often in Israel.

In modern times, this holiday is also synonymous with a discussion of saving the planet, learning about climate change, opening our minds to new ways to help preserve the natural beauty of the world.

There are seven species or foods connected to the celebration of TuBishvat. These seven foods appear in the Old Testament and are some of the key elements that made ancient Israel’s agriculture so rich.

They are: Wheat, Barley, Grapes, Figs, Pomegranates, Olives and Dates

Some of my favorite recipes on the blog using these wonderful ingredients are my super comforting barley soup, roast chicken with grapes and shallots, fig and arugula salad, any of my recipes using pomegranate molasses, and my pumpkin granola that combines olive oil and date syrup.

  • Roasted Grapes
  • Round Challah for Rosh Hashanah
  • Date smoothie with yogurt and vanilla
  • Pumpkin Granola Sweetened with Maple or Date Syrup
  • Challah Rolls with Apple Currant Filling
  • Easy Challah Recipe with a Hint of Citrus
  • Olive Oil Granola with Pecans, Pumpkin Seeds and Coconut
  • Barley Soup with Mushrooms
  • Date Thumbprint Cookies with Walnuts (Koloocheh): for Tu B’shevat or Purim
  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Pomegranate Molasses and Dukkah
  • Pressure Cooker Brisket with Pomegranate Molasses
  • Pomegranate Molasses Cocktail: Minty Pomegranate Mule
  • Pear Cake with Olive Oil, Ginger and Cinnamon
  • Lemony Flank Steak with Pomegranate Molasses
  • Pomegranate Molasses Dressing Recipe
  • Arugula and Fig Salad -- The Perfect Match for Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
  • Roasted Delicata Squash with Pomegranate Molasses and Date Syrup
  • How to Make Pomegranate Molasses – As Easy as Boiling Water!
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Molasses
  • Fig Cocktail Cookies: Surprise Your Holiday Guests with this Savory Shortbread Treat
  • Roasted Fruit with Date Syrup and Pomegranate Molasses
  • How to Roast a Whole Chicken - A Cooking Lesson Delivered by Smartphone
  • The Battle of the Blintz - Celebrating the Jewish New Year with Food

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