Scarab beetle grub and Stewart's pinky.

Stewart: Happy to Be Here

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October 27th 2007
It’s pomegranate season. I just finished a large one. I like that they have lots of seeds—you have to eat them slowly. No instant gratification as with seedless grapes. The shouk is full of really fresh vegetables and fruits, all seasonal. Lately I’ve been busing there every couple of days, buying what looks good, and then cooking dinner based on what I’ve purchased. I’m glad to be here ... read more

Middle East » Israel » Haifa District » Haifa

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more