basil

Ingredients: 1 bag of Tekoa Farms dried tomatoes2 cloves of garlic2 stems of fresh basil2 tablespoons of olive oilSalt and ground black pepper Preparation: 1. Soak the tomatoes in a bowl of boiling water for half an hour, drain and then blend in a blender with the garlic and basil. 2. While blending, add the olive oil gradually until the mixture becomes thick and smooth in texture. 3. Add pepper and salt to taste and serve. “Since its founding, Tekoa Farms has endeavored to broaden its range of unique food items for the Israeli table, to achieve the highest standards and respond to growing demand from our customers for natural and healthy food… Today, thanks to wide variety, easy availability and low prices, “our treasures” can be found in almost every kitchen in Israel.”

Orit Rappaport Orit and her husband, Ira, came to Judea and Samaria in 1975. Initially, they moved to Ofrah, but for the last thirty years they have resided in Shiloh.Shiloh A religious community in the Ephraim mountains of southern Samaria, belonging to the Binyamin regional council, and established 5738 (1978). Tel Shiloh and its visitors’ center, where the remains of ancient Shiloh have been the modern town of two hundred and thirty families. “I have very clear memories of those days . I found it hard to believe that we would succeed. It was quite amazing watching a handful of inspired young men who thought and believed that they could overcome all. For me that was a real lesson in resolution and faith. I had the great privileged of witnessing the birth of these communities from the first.” Pesto with Olives By Orit Rappaport Ingredients: 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds (soaked overnight)Walnuts6 Large cloves of garlicBunch of basil (no stalks)Bunch of Parsley and Coriander1 Lemon1/2 cup of olive oil1/2 cup of pitted green olivesSalt Preparation: 1. Process all the ingredients in a food processor until a thick consistency is achieved. Alternatively, you can use a blender or mortar and pestle.