Mediterranean Virtual Supper Club - June 2020
by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor
Mediterranean table settings and decor can take you from rustic to casual. In my post entitled Confessions of a table settings geek, you’ll find two that work for Outdoor Fresco Summer Dining and a wishful Father’s Day sunset table.
Rosy Pomegranate Mojito + Great Wine with a Greater Purpose by Zehorit Heilicher. The robust local wine scene is surprising for most visitors in Israel. Tulip - Boutique Winery located in northern Israel by Kiryat Tivon. Mediterranean Approach - Israeli Art (MAIA) series. When choosing a rosé this summer, look to Provence, France, where rosé was born. Nestled on the coast of the Mediterranean and surrounded by the Sainte Victoire mountains, Provence rosé accounts for nearly 90% of the region’s wine production and is a style it has absolutely mastered – known for its pale color and light, dry elegance. Chateau Gassier Esprit Rosé 2018. - by Allisun Groat. If you’re looking for a few cocktails that take you from Breakfast to Supper, here you go and (they work really well for Father’s Day too! Boozy Whipped Coffee + Rise and Shine + Grand Brulot Espresso Martini + French Negroni. Thanks to Grand Brulot Cognac Cafe that is unlike most coffee liqueurs. Grand Brulot is an 80 proof Cognac VSOP that has been aged with 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee beans for a rich coffee flavor without sacrificing the sophistication of the Cognac. Grand Brulot has the equivalent of one shot of espresso per serving that is perfect on its own or in a host of cocktails for a decadent coffee twist.
Let’s kick off the food category with some great appetizer and salad choices! Wouldn’t you love to find a way to have a cheese that will be tasty and easy to make? Well here you go…Vicki Brunsvold’s House-made Boursin Cheese! You mentioned salads, here is a list that will keep you happy all summer. Moroccan Style Carrot Salad by Zehorit Heilicher Mediterranean Garbanzo Bean Salad by Christina Meyer-Jax. Mediterranean Salad & Balsamic Vinaigrette + Mediterranean Potato Salad by Laura Frerichs. Spinasci a-a Zeneize=Genoese Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts by Cindi Sutter.
Some of your guests might want a taste of the Med with a hearty sandwich, try Mimi Levin’s Mediterranean Sandwiches. Or in true Mediterranean fashion, they might want a pasta dish like this PASTA ALL’ARRABBIATA By Fresh n' Lean
Now it’s time for the sumptuous veggie/main course options; good luck with choosing a favorite! The Tastemaker who kicked off the Mediterranean theme is Zehorit Heilicher and her Spiral Bourekas Pie -includes an irresistible list of veggies, cheese, and puffed pastry. Christina Meyer-Jax 30-minute Mediterranean Fish Skillet is a simple and elegant way to present any of your favorite white fish and veggies.
On the Plate: Cross-Cultural Eggplant at Shaya by Lisa Elbert & Will Blunt, offers you a side dish of Charred Whole Eggplant, Summer Beans, and Muhammara by Chef Alon Shaya. Zehorit Heilicher shares her Eggplant Favorites Recipes, that include a Baba Ganoush! Her Mother took Eggplant very seriously. Vicki Brunsvold’s Roasted Carrots with Spices reminds us that spices can pack a powerfully wonderful flavor.
Here are some bite-sized nuggets: 27 Mini Snacks That Basically Have Zero Calories. They start with Mini Bagel Breakfast Sliders and take you to Fruit Wedge Jello Shots - by spoonuniversity. Here is one that’s perfect for our Mediterranean theme - Mini Mediterranean Pita Pizzas!
Now for what some of us feel is the main event…dessert. Christina Meyer-Jax’s Strawberry Rhubarb (on the light side) Cobbler makes a perfect pairing for Mediterranean fare!
Here are Zehorit's favorites! Chocolate Hamantaschen - Marzipan Sprinkles Hamantaschens -Speculoos Hamantaschens - Red Velvet Hamantaschens - Pecan Pie Hamantaschens. PLUS PLUS PLUS—Lavender Honey Ice Cream!
I’ll say thank you for joining us for today’s Supper Club and I’ll leave you with this extra special treat! Let me know when you make it through all 30!