This is an exciting time for me to launch the first of hopefully what will be many food & culture blogs! I don’t want to brag but I’m a lucky lady, getting to travel the world for my business Ger-Nis International, an Organic & Fair Trade Produce company specializing in fresh herbs, peppers, tomatoes and fruits. (www.ger-nis.com) My work takes me past the obvious tourist destinations and into the homes of our growers and the lives of the real people, where I get to witness the reality of the lives ordinary people throughout the world live in and I get an amazing bird’s eye view into their kitchens and into the food world in each of the countries I visit. I’m currently on a summer “working” vacation in Israel, for Ger-Nis and so far it has been an amazing experience. The sounds, sights, smells and complete intrigue I have on a daily basis are truly inspiring for life in general, not to mention my rapid food brain at work 24-7! It’s a wonderful time in my life filled with great food, amazing HOT weather, daily sea swims and an incredible culture that is mixed with people and influences from around the world. I have mainly been nestled in Tel Aviv so far, running around with the locals, until sunlight peeks up over the east! The nightlife is an incredible experience here, with exquisitely fresh and tasty food served all night long, while the music pours out from funky DJ’s and the young and old crowds dance the night away. The experiences I have had here at night have been intriguingly diverse, from Kosher Moroccan , to Georgian, upscale vegetarian, incredible Thai, fusion sushi and some of the best steak places I have encountered anywhere. I’ll be traveling the country more in the next months and posting blogs throughout my time here with the many amazing cultural and food experiences I am having. I hope you enjoy and I hope my love and passion for the food culture throughout the world is delivered so all can experience…….but the best advice I can give is to get out there and see the world, experience it for yourself!