What’s in season in June – plus recipes and forager’s notes
Middle Eastern markets are bursting with the color and aromas of summer's soft fruits. This is the guide to getting the most out of June.
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Ancient Date Palm That Lived 2000 Years Ago Bears Fruit Again
Date pits from 2000 years ago have born viable fruit in Israel.
The Revival Of The Rare White Olive
If you're an adventurous eater who enjoys tracking down rare delicacies, travel to Calabria and taste white olives.
Ancient freekeh fires up new recipes
If you told someone from the Middle East that progressive, health-conscious Americans have fallen in love with freekeh, they might raise their eyebrows in surprise or roll their eyes in utter boredom, since people in this region have enjoyed the benefits of the ancient grain said like “freak eh” for eons.