Okay, besides being totally delicious, wine, is tres healthy for us! Well, not a bottle a day ;) but a glass a day sure is.

* Studies find that people who drink wine daily have lower body mass than those who indulge occasionally, moderate wine drinkers have less abdominal fat and narrower waists than people who drink liquor!!
* RESVERATROL- it is a key ingredient that helps prevent damage to blood vessels and prevents blood clots. Resveratrol is also an antioxidant that keeps you young!! Can't get better than that!

WINE-

1. It MAKES YOU FEEL CLASSY- You can be at home in your sweats but with a full glass of wine in hand you will feel tres classy!
2. You don't feel bloated like you do after beer.
3. No one will judge you for drinking a glass of wine during the day. Wine is always permittable, especially after a stressful work day.
4. When you are wine drunk you are smart drunk. While when you are drinking vodka cranberries or some kind of other hard drink you are totally stupid drunk!
5. Isn't' wine technically fruit? Fruit is tres healthy ;)

So go grab that glass (or two, or three, heck grab that bottle!)  some cheese and put on a cheesy romantic movie while in your sweats all cozy in bed! Oh what a classy and cosy night!

Our faves -

Red Wine- Catena Malbec (from Argentina).
White Wine- Moscato and Gewurztraminer (just ask for Gevertz).

Cheese- We love -Asiago  (even though it is usually paired with Cabernet Sauvignon we still like it with our Gevertz). Boursin cheese is usually paired up with Gevertz if you are strict on proper pairing.

Enjoy!

"They said one glass of wine is good for you, they never said how many times to fill it" ;0
"If we ever go missing, we want our faces on wine bottles instead of milk cartons, that way our friends will know we are missing"

SMOOCH SMOOCH,
The Samuels Sisters- Always Naughty, Yet Always Nice  ; )

                                                                               Chef Ariana

                                               ~ROMANIAN DEVILED EGGS~ ( OUA UMPLUTE)

1-  12 eggs
2-  2 teaspoons mustard
3-  3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4-  chopped parsley


1.Place the eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil and then let it simmer for about 25 minutes.
2.Drain the water and out the eggs under cold running water  for 3 minute.
3.Peel the eggs and cut them along the longest diameter.
4.Take the yolks out , put them in a bowl and mash them with a fork.
5.Mix the mashed yolks with the mayo,mustard and parsley till it becomes creamy.
6.Fill each half of the white shell with the creamy mixture.
7.Cover each egg with mayo (optional) and parsley for decoration.

~Happiness is Homemade~
   
                                               Pofta Buna! 

SMOOCH SMOOCH, 
Chef Ariana - Always naughty, yet always nice ;)

                                                              ~ BLACK SEA ~

                                                                 ~  NA ZDOROVIE! ~


A treasure of a restaurant found at the Hatachana, in the old Rail Station in Tel Aviv. Located on a rooftop where you can enjoy the beautiful view of old Jaffa city and a great summer sea breeze.

We were welcomed by the sweet hostess, Ron, who recommended we try a very fresh summery cocktail that she herself concocted. It consisted of Crem de Casis, strawberry and lemonade, totally delish and leaves you happily slightly sloshed!!

Ron lavished us with starters! Roasted Red Peppers - with a marinade of honey & garlic, covered with cheese crumbs on top, formidable!. Miniature Peppers- stuffed with cheese and served with Polenta, finger-licking good! and Okroshka- cold soup based on yogurt and egg. Ceaser Salad with Shrimps, crunchy and appetizing , Fresh Vegetable Salad- olive oil, red onion , herbs and sour cream, very earthy and Lavash-  with Salaguni cheese and chopped greens which was delectable.

Main Courses - Seafood Pasta "Black Sea" gratifying and heavenly, Grilled whole grey Mullet- crispy, with a delicate, mild, fragrance of spices which was so impossible to stop eating till there was nothing left but the bone!  - Steak Entrecote -(300g) with tomato chutney and baked potato, was delicious with a soft juicy virginal pink moist center, Lamb Chops- melted in our mouths, very full bodied,  and Sinta Steak- totally succulent! .

                                                                Delicious Desserts

The Black Sea Restaurant is a magical place with a kind hearted, professional staff (Ron is amazing!!) and outstanding cuisine. It is definitely a must go!


"The only time to eat diet food is while waiting for the STEAK to cook!" ;)

Black Sea -Koifman 2- Old Railway Station, Tel Aviv, Israel
03-5160008


SMOOCH SMOOCH, 
THE SAMUELS SISTERS and CHEF ARIANA from ARIANA'S KITCHEN- Always Naughty Yet Always Nice ;)

                                                         

                                                            CORDELIA OUR LOVE!

Oh Cordelia, Cordelia, we are totally in love with you! Um, and no , we are not talking about King Lear's daughter Cordelia and not about Cordelia Botkin! We are talking about the most phenomenal Cordelia , the beautiful Cordelia restaurant located in the old city of Jaffa, Tel Aviv.
Upon entering Cordelia we were overcome with a sudden urge to burst happily into tears in awe of the beauty surrounding us. It was as if we entered a fairy tale story set in a magical kingdom.

We were greeted by the charming chef and owner Nir Zook and seated by his handsome partner Eli .
Eli spoiled us with some bubbly - Veuve Clicquot  and  delicious fruit cocktails.

While feeling warm and tingly we decided on our starters:

 Prune Tomato Cream Soup  with Feta and Onions- was oh so good, it took us to a dreamland of warmth and security that we never wanted to return from, Goose Liver Terrine, Apricot and toast- was so smooth and velvety it caressed our tongues, Fresh Garden Salad with Goat Cheese, asparagus and nuts- refreshing.

For our superb Entrees - The Beef fillet in demi glace served on cabbage Ravioli- delectable and the European Sea Bass.

Obviously we girlies have a sweet tooth so dessert is ALWAYS a must!! Especially, since it was beautiful chef Ariana's birthday celebration at Cordelia. Some goodies were definitely well deserved!!!

 We had the Pavlova fresh fruit and Toffee/Cashew ice cream- sweet and tangy  and the Gormandize which is a variety of tasty sweets.

In conclusion, if you live in Israel, Cordelia is a MUST, if you are traveling to Israel ,Cordelia is a MUST, and if you weren't planning on coming to Israel then you MUST book your ticket and fly straight there and land in the stunning Cordelia restaurant.

                               

                                         With the talented Chef and owner- Nir Zook-

P.S Pay attention and enjoy the BEAUTIFUL eastern European style tableware , cutlery and all the amazing "shabby chic chateau" decor which is infused in every little detail.

Cordelia Restaurant- 14 Hazorfim Street ,Old Jaffa
03-5184668

SMOOCH SMOOCH,
The Samuels Sisters and Chef Ariana -from Ariana's Kitchen! Always Naughty yet Always Nice ;)


  

HOLIDAY WINE

So the Jewish New Year - ROSH HASHANA- is right around the corner and what better gift for yourself and for the household where you will be celebrating at than WINE!! (and delectable pure grape juice for the kids). Us sisters love red:  red lipstick, red dresses, red lingerie and of course for us winos- RED WINE! 

The Carmel Vineyard and winery was founded by Edmond James De Rothschild in 1882 and it's products are exported to over 40 countries! It is the LARGEST winery in Israel.
The Selected series is a well known and best selling series throughout Israel. The SELECTED series consists of Red wines, White, Bubblies, and Rose. The new design brings with it superb elegance.
In the SELECTED series there are 8 wines from 2014:
White- Emerald Riesling Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot,  and Bubbly Moscato.
Rose- Zinfandel Rose.
Red- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz.


We received an exceptionally flavorful wine : Selected Merlot 2014-  dry red wine, young, refreshing and fruity, deep purple shades and a wonderful aroma of blackberry.

Food pairings for the Selected Merlot 2014- Dishes of beef, chicken, quiche, cold meat, light meals and more. It is recommended to chill half an hour before being served.

For all the kids at home (for the young kids and for kids ages 0- forever ) we suggest the Red Tirosh Carmel Grape Juice! Pure natural grape juice, made from 100% grapes from vineyards scattered all over Israel. The Red Tirosh Carmel Grape Juice has no added sugar, water, color or preservatives!

Cheers!

"It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full, There is clearly more room for wine! "
NOVINOPHOBIA - The fear of running out of wine!
"Save water and drink wine"
WINE- how classy people get wasted.


SMOOCH SMOOCH,
THE SAMUELS SISTERS- Always Naughty, Yet Always Nice ;) Salute!