Weekend Recommendations: New Series, Culinary Delights, and Design Inspiration

This weekend offers a variety of cultural and culinary recommendations. For television enthusiasts, the new HBO Max series "War" is highlighted. Starring Dominic West as a tech billionaire divorcing his movie star wife, played by Sienna Miller, the show is described as a gripping and well-acted drama set in London, combining elements of "Succession," "Suits," and "The Rose of Versailles." The series, created by George Kay, is available on HOT and Cellcom TV.

In the culinary realm, the article celebrates the arrival of the autumn season with a focus on quinces. It provides a detailed recipe for cooking quinces, emphasizing the use of local, wrinkled varieties over imported smooth ones. The preparation involves boiling the fruit with sugar and spices like black pepper, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom, optionally with lemon geranium leaves, followed by baking until caramelized and serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

The DreamWorks animated film "The Island of the Lost" is recommended for its exploration of Filipino folklore. Following in the footsteps of films that drew from diverse cultural traditions, this movie offers a visually delightful journey through various animation styles, inspired by Filipino legends. The article notes the emotional impact of the film on Filipino viewers in the audience.

For those seeking unique living and artistic spaces, the home of artist Sharon Bronsher in Jaffa is featured. Bronsher and her partner Tal have transformed a neglected property into a welcoming space called "Nina," which functions as an art studio, an Airbnb rental, and a place for inspiration. The space blends art with a curated collection of furniture and decorative items, all of which are available for purchase.

Jerusalem's "Open Houses" festival presents an opportunity to explore diverse architectural sites over two weekends in October. Highlights include a first look at the restored Tiferet Israel Synagogue in the Old City, a modern Anglo-Saxon home with Mediterranean features, a creative student's apartment, a community garden, and new student dormitories designed to attract doctoral students back to Israel.

Finally, Tamar Weiss Gabai's new book "Eretz" is reviewed. The collection of stories, which earned her the Brenner Prize for her previous work "The Forecaster," explores the complex relationships between people and the land they inhabit in Israel. The writing is praised for its clarity, realism, and personal touch, offering a unique perspective on the Israeli landscape and its inhabitants.