Comments on: Rosh Ha-Shanah Menu http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/09/18/rosh_ha_shanah_menu/ Finding the finer side of everyday kosher living Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:58:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: elf http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/09/18/rosh_ha_shanah_menu/#comment-281 elf Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:50:16 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/09/18/rosh_ha_shanah_menu/#comment-281 Marti: Thanks for the tips. I'm not a big fan of Recanti Merlot, actually (and it's not <i>mevushal</i>), but I'm looking forward to trying the Rashi Claret, which I ordered from Kosherwine.com. I also decided to go with the Barkan Cabernet and to try the Kolobarra Hills blend recommended by nonmevushalmarc <a>a while back</a> (which is, ironically, <i>mevushal</i>). One of our guests will also be bringing a bottle of wine, so we will have plenty. Marina: Ah, the annual new-fruit dilemma. We're having a guest bring ours, so it will be a surprise. Usually, we buy starfruit, since it's one of the few rare fruits to which I'm not allergic. Technically, however, the fruit only has to be new to the person making kiddush, so you don't actually have to worry about everyone at the table. Also, if the fruit is in season and the person making the bracha has only eaten it when it was out of season, I think you're also okay (ask your local halakhic authority to make sure). And remember: you only need a "new fruit" for the second night. Marti: Thanks for the tips. I’m not a big fan of Recanti Merlot, actually (and it’s not mevushal), but I’m looking forward to trying the Rashi Claret, which I ordered from Kosherwine.com. I also decided to go with the Barkan Cabernet and to try the Kolobarra Hills blend recommended by nonmevushalmarc a while back (which is, ironically, mevushal). One of our guests will also be bringing a bottle of wine, so we will have plenty.

Marina: Ah, the annual new-fruit dilemma. We’re having a guest bring ours, so it will be a surprise. Usually, we buy starfruit, since it’s one of the few rare fruits to which I’m not allergic. Technically, however, the fruit only has to be new to the person making kiddush, so you don’t actually have to worry about everyone at the table. Also, if the fruit is in season and the person making the bracha has only eaten it when it was out of season, I think you’re also okay (ask your local halakhic authority to make sure). And remember: you only need a “new fruit” for the second night.

]]> By: Marina http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/09/18/rosh_ha_shanah_menu/#comment-282 Marina Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:42:54 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/09/18/rosh_ha_shanah_menu/#comment-282 What are you using for your 'new' fruit? We have a really hard time figuring out our fruit every year - now that most fruits are available year-round, it is hard to come up with one that no one at the table has eaten... then there is the problem of determining if the exotic "fruit" is actually ha-eitz, since we have no idea how fruit is grown (i.e. bananas). Any suggestions? What are you using for your ‘new’ fruit? We have a really hard time figuring out our fruit every year - now that most fruits are available year-round, it is hard to come up with one that no one at the table has eaten… then there is the problem of determining if the exotic “fruit” is actually ha-eitz, since we have no idea how fruit is grown (i.e. bananas).
Any suggestions?

]]> By: Marti http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/09/18/rosh_ha_shanah_menu/#comment-280 Marti Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:51:31 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/09/18/rosh_ha_shanah_menu/#comment-280 The Recanati Merlot actually isn't bad, even for people who don't usually drink Merlot. I think Rashi of all places makes a really nice, flavorful, crowd-pleasing Claret which comes in a really tacky-looking bottle but was one of the best wines we had all last year. At least I think it was Rashi. We were all concerned but then pleasantly surprised. The Recanati Merlot actually isn’t bad, even for people who don’t usually drink Merlot. I think Rashi of all places makes a really nice, flavorful, crowd-pleasing Claret which comes in a really tacky-looking bottle but was one of the best wines we had all last year. At least I think it was Rashi. We were all concerned but then pleasantly surprised.

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