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Galileat
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Are you travelling in Israel and looking for something off the beaten track? Galileat brings you different types of activities that the whole family will love.Makluba, Hubeza, Sinya…Maybe you've heard the names but never realized that it's authentic Galilean food. Galileat gives you an authentic experience that will make your trip to Israel an unforgettable one. We will show you Israel through the eyes, and palate, of a local. Our culinary adventures allow the participant a hands-on, true to life cultural immersion. It is a unique experience, unlike anything else you've ever done in Israel. You complete one of our cooking workshops having learnt how to cook something that you might, or might not have heard about , having eaten what you prepare with your host, and will understand a little better how people live in the rural Galilee. Oh, and let's not forget…it's a whole lot of fun!!!We have Druze, Moslem and Christian hosts, all of whom exemplify the middle-eastern custom of hachnasat orchim; warmly welcoming guests into their homes. The day starts (after tea and coffee, of course) with approximately 3 hours of hands-on preparation of traditional dishes. In the winter and spring, it is many wild greens, picked fresh from the fields. Late spring and summer, frikki (smoked green wheat) is on the menu. The menu changes seasonally, in keeping with the cycle of life in the Galilee. Once we have finished preparing the delicacies, we all sit and enjoy our feast. Culinary tourism is not just about good eating. That you can do at home. It's about exploring foreign cultures through taste, smell and experience.
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sfgopher
4 contributions
July 2022 • Family
We had an incredible experience cooking with a Druze family in their home. Paul is an outstanding guide - fabulously engaging, extremely knowledgable and overall an outstanding person to spend time with. This was a highlight of the week and we are so grateful for the experience he facilitated for us.
Written 31 July 2022
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So glad to have been given the opportunity to show you a great side of Israel. It was our pleasure.
Written 2 August 2022
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Simon F
Oxford, UK9 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Great way to spend a morning. Not just a cooking workshop, but a cultural guide to Druze society too. Culmination is we got to eat the produce, which was a tasty culinary feast. We are vegetarian, which was no problem, though I understand many of the dishes are for carnivores. I could not fault this experience and will merrily do it again if friends come to visit. Full marks for everyone who made it happen. Really original.
Written 10 April 2023
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franee0409
New York City, NY70 contributions
June 2019
We experienced a most wonderful day at the home of Miad in the town of Mughar. This was a highlight of our Israeli vacation. Our contact, Oren, was our interpreter and facilitator in our Druze culinary experience. We prepared meals from start to finish, had most interesting and informative conversations and sat and ate with the family. What a fantastic way to share food and experiences with people around the world! And the food was delicious! Produce fresh from her garden, family recipes, and a most cordial atmosphere. A highly recommended adventure in meeting our world neighbors!
Written 28 June 2019
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shli4
Bethlehem, PA74 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
My wife and I had done the half day culinary adventure three and a half years ago when we were in Israel and thoroughly enjoyed that experience. When we put together a return trip to Israel for ourselves and 5 friends the first thing that we did was to book a Full day tour with Galileat. From our initial contact Paul was prompt with his responses and very easy to work with.With our group of seven there was a number of food allergy issues and they were not a problem as Paul is a true professional. His attention to detail is superb and he was a pleasure to work with. Also and importantly, Paul's knowledge about the culinary issues of the Galilee is amazing and his zeal for the cuisine is infectious. It was a delight to spend the day with Paul.Besides being a scrumptiously delicious day it was also very educational for our group as his knowledge and insight into many areas of life in Israel were greatly appreciated. I speak for all seven of our group in saying that we would highly recommend an experience with Galileat.
Written 31 October 2018
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Beth00
Toronto, Canada36 contributions
July 2017 • Couples
Six of us visiting Israel joined our two friends who live in Israel for this memorable culinary and cultural experience. We were excited to have a different type of Israeli experience and were not disappointed. Our Druze hosts warmly welcomed us into their home with Paul helping to make everyone feel comfortable. We very much valued the opportunity to learn about the Druze community - we kept asking questions despite needing to move along to the cooking part of the day. We greatly enjoyed cooking together, picking up new tips and recipes. Paul is an excellent guide, translating for us throughout the afternoon and adding in his own insights and wisdom. We loved finishing off with all of us sitting down for a delicious meal. Our hosts told us where to stop for spices on our way out of the village which was a great way to finish the tour. Highly recommend this experience.
Written 1 August 2017
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Foodgirly1
40 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit at Penina's home in her Druze town. She was very welcoming and a pleasure to spend time with. Initially over a cup of tea or coffee she told us all about the Druze religion and answered any questions we had. Then we set about cooking. What fun! We made a huge variety of dishes that were enjoyable to help prepare. Paul translated everything for us plus also gave us more information using his culinary knowledge. It was wonderful to be in someone's house helping to cook their regional cuisine. So authentic. Such fun! Then came the eating... yummy!! I cannot recommend this highly enough for all ages. We had our daughter with us, she is in her 20's .. she loved it also. It is suitable for young and old. Penina is warm and welcoming and Paul is lively and a character. They make a great team. Do yourselves a favour, book into this one. It's such fun and the lunch afterwards is delicious. Highly recommend.
Written 7 May 2017
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GoEatGive
Atlanta, GA62 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
I did a Druze cooking workshop at the home of at Pnina in Maghar village and it was on my most memorable experiences from my trip to Israel. First, we got a briefing about the Druze religion and culture, with the help of Paul as a translator. Then, we gathering in Pnina's kitchen and cooking alongside, like a real family. We prepared a lot of healthy dished, using ingredients from her garden, then sat in her dining room and ate to our heart's content. I would love to do more classes with Galileat at other homes!
My only recommendation is to provide the recipes in print, so I can make notes.
My only recommendation is to provide the recipes in print, so I can make notes.
Written 12 November 2015
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Dvoireh
Sde Boker36 contributions
June 2014 • Friends
Pnina's story of life in the Israeli Druze community was enthralling, the hospitality unique, and the food delicious. Paul's great explanations, both at the fruit and veg shop on the way, and Pnina's place, were also fascinating. The food that we learnt to prepare was delicious, and we've already tried out the recipes at home. Thanks for this wonderful experience!
Written 5 August 2014
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helenmz1
Yehiam, Israel6 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
I discovered a small village near the Sea of Galilee called Maghar. Paul Nirens spent the workshop sharing his unlimited knowledge of the area, land and people. Through our host Pnina we not only learned to prepare foods we had only eaten in restaurants, but got an insider view of the life in a small Druze village in Israel. Together with Paul's love of the area, it's people and food and Pnina's love of sharing her way of life with others, made this a special part of my day and I will never forget it. I have since participated in several other culinary workshops along with Paul in different villages in the Galilee. Each has its' own special charm. Each host family prepares food a little different which makes it interesting and tasty too. I recommend this activity for any size group or family looking for an insider view and not just the regular tourist attractions. Especially good for a return traveler looking for something different to do.
Written 10 June 2014
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Robert B
Sydney9 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Paul met us in the Galilee and took us to the home of Pnina, a Druze woman. Pnina helped us to prepare the most fantastic food possible. The session was highly educational and I really felt that I learned more cooking skills along with an understanding of a culture that is not well known. The "upside down" rice dish (you had to be there) is now a friday night dinner staple along with the fantastic, simple wheat / tomato salad. Oh and the view from Pnina's house across the Galilee is amazing.
It was just a fantastic day and an awesome authentic experince.
It was just a fantastic day and an awesome authentic experince.
Written 9 June 2014
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