Lens-Artists Challenge #41 – Delicious
“You are what you eat. What would YOU like to be?”
Julie Murphy
Like the painter who created the wall art above, I love a good farmers’ market. It’s among my favorite activities when I travel, and it’s also a great local resource for fresh fruits and vegetables. I’ve chosen to respond to Patti’s Delicious challenge by sharing some of the foods I’ve enjoyed in recent visits to local markets.
“I don’t think I’ll ever grow old and say, “What was I thinking eating all those fruits and vegetables?”
Nancy S. Mure
The spices in the image above were on display in a Jerusalem farmers market. No matter what one decides to cook, some wonderful spices will make the dish even more delicious.
“Anyway, what is ‘beauty’ apart from the combination of the letters of ‘buy’ and ‘eat’?”
Alain Bremond-Torrent
In Tel Aviv I learned that the one or two flavors of hummus we eat here in the states are quite boring compared to those of the Israelis. Just think, Chocoboom hummus – how could THAT be bad?!
“Hunger gives flavor to the food.”
Amit Kalantri
Even if (like me) one is not a fan of pomegranates, it’s hard not to appreciate their beauty. The display above was a very tempting one but I decided to pass. Something about this fruit makes it one of the few I don’t enjoy. I’m definitely in the “Look don’t eat” category on this one.
“Enjoy food like that’s the only thing left in your world.”
Nikita Dudani
Olives, on the other hand, are one of my favorite foods. A good olive or two adds wonderful flavor to most any dish (except perhaps dessert 😊). I’m a big fan of Kalamata and couldn’t be happier that the oft-recommended Mediterranean Diet includes them along with olive oil as a staple.
“Some people just don’t have what it takes to appreciate a cookie.”
James Patterson
Sometimes market items are a feast for the eyes rather than the palate. I offer exhibit A – these beautiful sunflowers which our local farmers market provides in abundance during season.
“Never ask a baker what went into a pie. Just eat.”
George R.R. Martin
Let me just say I am normally a very healthy eater, although I will admit to a sweet tooth which makes it impossible to resist my husband’s chocolate chip cookies. While in Israel however, I was persuaded to try Shawarma, pictured above. It’s one of the most popular Middle Eastern street foods, normally cooked on a vertical spit and shaved while rotating. I believe the version we tried was a combination of lamb and beef although I’m not really sure. I can only tell you it was amazingly delicious – and that’s from one who very rarely eats meat. I’m happy we don’t often see it here in the U.S. as it would be very hard to resist on a regular basis!
Thanks to Patti for her delicious challenge. Now excuse me while I go fetch a snack – this post has made me hungry! Thanks to those of you who responded to last week’s Something Different challenge. We look forward to seeing your ideas about what you find delicious. Be sure to tag your responses with the Lens-Artists tag to help us all find them. If you’d like more information about our challenge and how to join us, click here.
Pleasing to the eyes and soul. I love hummus 💕😁
Thanks Yolanda. Not a fan myself but it sure looked appetizing
Wonderful photos!
Many thanks Antonia
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OMG YUM!!!😜 beautiful shots of great stuff! i love the hummus variations….and spices…👍
So refreshingly delicious, Tina! I love farmers’ markets too – and your captures are glorious. Now I want to visit one immediately…unfortunately we don’t have them as tasty here in Sweden.
Thanks Ann-Christine. We’re just entering our season here—yay!!!
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Lucky you!
Lovely shots, Tina. I especially like the pomegranates.
Thanks Jane! Not sure what they do with them once they’ve been sliced open tho 🙂
Wonderful post, all of it, but the pomegranates and sunflowers provide the colour boost I need this evening.. fabulous!
Happy to oblige Liz – know how much you love color!
Oh yes 🙂
Hey Tina – that meat does look good and I have seen it at a few places here in RVA – but not like that ( and I am a huge carnivore so I would be going back for seconds – 🙂 )
and i wonder why the pomegranates were opened like that – was it to take and eat ? well not that you would – cos you would have the Kalamata olives – ha
LOL, you’re right – I’m in for the olives all the way Yvette! As for the shawarma, it was truly delicious but I wouldn’t make a steady diet of it!
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I must admit, these middle eastern cuisines are so delicious. Yes, pass the Shawarma and Olives on the sides. Burp.
LOL – a rare indulgence for me but well worth it Perpetua
Great. That 1st quote. Now I’ll be pondering whether to eat what’s in front of me or not. Maybe I should try army food – be all you can be!; then, again, maybe not 😜. (BTW, the wall art is super!)
Maybe not for SURE! Glad you enjoyed the wall art. I thought it was quite fun.
Your food photos are so colourful!
Thanks Colline. Looks of eye-appeal in the markets
Here is my contribution: https://chava61.wordpress.com/2019/04/15/lens-artist-photo-challenge-41-delicious/
That hummus looks like some kind of moussy cake! And the pomegranate array is so bright and cheerful.
My bad Lex, it’s not hummus, it’s halavah which is often sweet. I stand corrected! But at least I got the pomegranate right 😊
Oh, yeah! I believed you, but now I see it is halvah!
That pomegranate photo is amazing!
Thanks Mei-Mei, too pretty to pass without a photo!!
Delicious photos – the hummus almost looks like cake!
Afraid I got it wrong Nora. It’s not hummus after all. My husband let me know (as did several followers) that it’s halavah- which is often sweet. Live and learn 😊😊
Colorful and deliciously delightful food pics, Tina! I never thought of hummus as sweet. I love Mediterranean foods, so this post had me drooling. And don’t forget that sunflowers yield seeds!
Excellent point re the sunflower seeds Terri! Sadly I got the hummus wrong. Turns out it’s halavah, which is often sweet. But hey, maybe I’ve created a new food group LOL!
Nice selection and execution of images.
Thanks Sally, I’m a true foodie but don’t often photograph food so this was a tough one for me
Oh, those olives, shawarma, and sunflowers!! The pomegranate shot is lovely, but I thought the hummus was halva. Love the first shot of the fun with food. The olives and spices remind me of markets in Provence
janet
And you were so right Janet, as my husband and a few others noted! But maybe sweet hummus could be the next great thing LOL. Glad u liked the Wall Art-it’s actually a small part of a huge piece that was really fun
I love shawarma but cannot duplicate it at home. Have had great shawarma in Brooklyn.
On Sun, Apr 14, 2019 at 6:08 AM Travels and Trifles wrote:
> Tina Schell posted: “”You are what you eat. What would YOU like to be?” > Julie Murphy Like the painter who created the wall art above, I love a good > farmers’ market. It’s among my favorite activities when I travel, and it’s > also a great local resource for fresh fruit” >
It WOULD be right up your alley El! I think it’s very dependent on the vertical spit so maybe your next purchase?!
I would love to browse some of those amazing markets. Beautiful photos as always.
Thanks MM, it really is a favorite pastime, especially when my favorite fruits and vegs are in season!
Hi Tina. We got stacks of hummus in the Arab Middle East, but I have yet to come across that Chocoboom Hummus. Must look harder! And like you, I am an avid (ravenous!) fan of shwarma, which I limit to once per week. Nice post. Regards. MB
Thanks Micheal. We’d never heard of shawarma so it was a real adventure for me! And the Chocoboom was unfortunately halavah rather than hummus which might explain why no ones ever heard of sweet hummus LOL
Those “ lean” selections are mighty appetizing ! Love the olives and the sunflowers particularly!
Thanks GF, 2 of my favorite things 😊
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Very striking and beautiful photos.
The shots of the pomegranates and spices galore are a feast for the eyes.
Thanks so much, glad these appealed!
Beautiful blasts of texture and color. And flavor. Shawarma. Mmmmmmm. . .
😊😊 thanks Michael- always fun to try something new and unusual
A wonderful exhibition of interesting foods. I enjoyed this very much. Your photo’s are superb, Tina!
Thanks so much Dina. Markets are truly a feast for the eyes
My gosh that hummus from Tel Aviv ..Chocoboom looks amazing and makes me hungry . Never been to Israel …it is now on my list.
It wasn’t on my list either, this one was for my husband and it was fantastic! I highly recommended a visit. As for the Chocoboom, afraid I was wrong it’s halavah, which is often sweet 😊
Chocolate hummus! You made my day.
Thanks IJ but sadly it’s not really hummus, it’s halavah Sorry, but maybe I’ve invited a new food group!
Chocolate halvah is still interesting, but not as out of the world as a choco hummus would be.
I thought hummus was a soft food like a dip, I think you might have mistook it for halvah which is much more solid and used as a desert which would explain the whisky and chocolate flavours. Whatever it is they do look tasty and make for a great photo, and the pomegranate image is fabulous! I love markets!
*mistook* = mistaken (fingers not listening to the brain)
Mistook or mistaken, you are correct Jude! It’s not hummus per my husband. It’s halavah. Thanks for pointing it out!
Thanks Jude, a passion we share!
Wow – what a lot of spices!
That’s not the half of it! They are much more adventurous in their foods
It would have been better reading this post after dinner not before! 😂 Wonderful photos, Tina! I had no idea there’s sweet hummus as well! Will definitely see if I can find a recipe as I just love hummus anyway (always make it myself 😊). That shot of the pomegranates has me salivating! 😂 And i agree – the Mediterranean diet is the best, fresh fruits and vegetables, a bit of meat, olives, cheese and bread – what’s not to like? 😄
What’s not to like indeed Sarah! Sadly the answer is sweet hummus. Turns out it’s halavah, not hummus after all. Who knew?!
LOL! 😂 At least that saves me from looking for that recipe. 😉
Yum!
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Your colorful take on natural foods and spices are another tribute to your great photographic eye.
Thanks Dor—hard not to love those colors and shapes !
heavenly – spices -olives -hummus –
My sentiments exactly Ecopoet!!
We have several nice farmers’ markets here. They will be opening in just a few weeks.
Your images are making me feel impatient!
I’m with you on that sandy! Ours are just beginning to open as well
Beautiful foodie photos, Tina. Love the colors, textures, variety of food … you captured. 🙂
Thanks Amy. Not an easy one for me this week. Had to think outside the box!
My Brooklyn-born husband thinks your photo of the nutella and other flavored food is halva not hummus. (Halva is a dessert made from sesame paste.) If it is halva, I’ve never seen it in so many flavors!!
Your Brooklyn-born husband is 100% correct Patti, as my Boston-born husband informed me!! It is indeed sweet, colorful halavah. I’m not a fan of the texture but I loved the creative flavors and colors
My Brooklyn-born husband says there are only 2 REAL flavors for halva–vanilla or marble! Anything else is like eating a blueberry bagel–not the real thing!! 🙂 🙂 Thanks for the verification from your Boston-born guy. 🙂
Hmmm… my husband would agree w his bagel assessment
Excellent collection of spices and food.
Thanks Rabirius
The ‘buy and eat’ quote is very clever. 👏🏻 Gorgeous images, Tina. The fruit and veggies are my favorites. 😃
Thanks Sylvia, they always look so yummy in the markets
Wonderful post, Tina! Your shots from Israel and the USA are marvelous, as well as the quotes. My favorite has to be the pomegranates, though. The color and shapes are spectacular. Hope your time in NY is delicious!
Thanks Patti, I loved that display, so colorful! NY’s been great but happy to be headed back this afternoon
Wonderful, Tina. Maybe you’re home for a while…?
Love the colorful pomegranates. Enticing market shots- a favorite subject here in CA.
Thanks Jane, I know how much you love the markets. We’ve explored them together for some fond memories
I can only imagine the aroma as you walked past those spices.
For sure Sharon!!
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Oooh, great variety! But I rarely do sweet stuff now, so I would pass on some!
Me either Sue, but that makes it a better treat when you DO give in!!
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True enough!
Now I am hungry too!! The power of a picture~
Israeli food has a lot of healthy and tasty choices!
Very much so! We were never at a loss for something delicious during our visit
All the edibles if your photos look delicious, even Shawarma and I am not much of a meat eater either!
😊 thanks Hien. I’m not much food for photography but I sure love eating it!
nice
Thanks Obaid
Beautiful arrays! Nutella hummus has my head spinning with imagination. Never thought of sweetened hummus.
Me either Priscilla! But it’s a great idea isn’t it?!
Definitely worth the try…maybe leave out the lemon and garlic and use orange and basil instead?