Each year as Pesach and spring approach, people start talking about Rosé. This makes sense especially in Israel where we have already seen the mercury hit above 34 °C (93 °F) a couple of times. I am not really going to go on about the various ways that Rosé is made - I think it is not … Continue reading Rosé Season is here – and is promising!
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RCC Israel #18
Atter a couple of months of moving around we returned to our normal meeting place at the Shuk Cook - Uri Zaltzman's apartment where he and Bracha Arnold prepared a truly excellent meal. Every single dish worked and was excellent - with a number of dishes going on my favorites list! From a wine perspective … Continue reading RCC Israel #18
RCC Israel # 15
This was a very special & unique night. Not only were we celebrating the new month (late and I guess not so new anymore) but Simon Jacob's birthday - and for that, we went all out and broke a few of our rules . We opened the evening up to as many participants as we … Continue reading RCC Israel # 15
RCC Israel # 14
Crazy night this was. The food rocked as always thanks to Uri Zaltzman & Bracha Arnold. My thanks to Penina & Jack Kustanowitz for hosting an unruly bunch of drunks. And the wines - well first the bad - we had 4 flawed bottles 2 of which were corked (TCA) and 2 of which probably … Continue reading RCC Israel # 14
RCC Israel # 13
Bracha was back in the kitchen this month with Uri - and the weather cooperated. We had some excellent food - with a great take on Goose Breast - and of course another spectacular desert! Wines were again incredible - the Frere Robaire was the winner for me followed by the Herzog, Special Edition, Cabernet Sauvignon, … Continue reading RCC Israel # 13
RCC Israel # 10
Food-wise we had some really creative stuff here. The Ramen was out of this world as was the goose breast. But the desert - WOW! All of it was made of vegetables - and it was all incredible! On to the wines - a mixed bag here this month - but still plenty to love … Continue reading RCC Israel # 10
RCC Israel #8
For Rosh Chodesh Adar we decide to embrace the spirit of VeNahafoch Hu and changed our guidelines accordingly. First - all wines had to be imported - no Israeli wines allowed - and second, the wines needed to be quality, but the 6 years past vintage rule was not enforced. This led to a wonderful … Continue reading RCC Israel #8
RCC Israel #7
RCC Israel Shevat 5777 was held on January 29th 2017 in Jerusalem. The food at these things just keeps on getting better and better. With a last minute cancellation and a mistakenly swapped bottle, the lineup in the menu did not match the final lineup. Very abbreviated impressions follow. Chodesh Tov! Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, … Continue reading RCC Israel #7
RCC Israel #6
RCC Israel #6 - was in honor of Kislev was held on December 4, 2016. @ firsts food-wise. 1 - we went chalavi (dairy/milchigs or whatever you prefer to call it) - and that worked out wonderfully. Our chefs just continue to impress. 2 - I prepared one of the dishes - the cheesecake. Firs … Continue reading RCC Israel #6
RCC Israel #5
After last month's massive RCC, I thought it would be a smaller quieter affair this month - no luck as we again had special guests from abroad. This led to the same problems as last month in terms of keeping track of wines - even missing some as I was also helping in the kitchen … Continue reading RCC Israel #5