This here is part 1 of the amazing 2-part cooking show we produced with beloved Israeli Master Chef Tom Franz!!!!! (I know that’s lots of exclamation points but I am super-duper excited!!!! Can you tell?!??!?!) In the heart of Biblical Jerusalem, in the gorgeous City of David courtyard, under the shade of olive trees, in front of a live audience, we prepared (as in Tom cooked and I helped) 3 recipes featuring the 7 Super Foods of the Bible aka the Sheva Minim: wheat, barley, figs, dates, pomegranates, grapes (wine), and olives (oil).
Recipe Links:
Moroccan Frena Bread
Salmon Waldorf Salad with Yogurt Silan Dressing
On to part two, I know you can’t wait for dessert, a divinely sweet end to a spectacular day.
Recipe Link:
Yogurt Silan Pancakes with Whipped White Chocolate Ganache and Sheva Minim Fruit Salad
Special thanks to The City of David Foundation and my knowledgeable, inspiring, and kind tour guide Ze’ev Orenstein. Ze’ev just lives and breathes this stuff, his passion made my visit unforgettable. Click here to watch Joy of Israel 5 – City of David Tour.
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And a super duper special thank you to Beverly Jacobson and the Beverly Catering team for all the behind the scenes food prep for the show and deliciously exquisite tastings for our audience. She is a master at what she does and oh so much more than just a caterer. Do book Beverly for your next event in Israel by emailing her at: [email protected]
And last but not least the warmest thank you to Tom Franz and his wife Dana who graciously shared their story and food with us.
For more from Tom, see the amazing recipes he has contributed to our site – Tom Franz Recipes.
Oops I fibbed a little. Just one more thank you to all of YOU for continuing to support our Joy of Israel series produced together with 12 Tribe Films.
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so so so happy to inspire you AND what a fantastical theme!!!
Inspired by 7 minim fruit salad , as I am hosting a dessert evening for a friend, and theme is “sweet, sublime sensible desserts” and being days away from tu biShvat , a great idea.
SO SO happy you are enJOYing, thanks for letting me know. please find the recipe here: http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipes/moroccan-style-frena-bread-with-toppings/
Jamie, I am enjoying watching all of the videos on your trip to Israeli. But I must find the recipe for the bread. It will be a must to make in our home. You are a joy.
Thanks Shoshana! SO happy your entire family is enjoying! If you would like to donate to keep the series going please visit this link: http://www.razoo.com/story/Joyofisrael
the series are so well done wished they were longer. my family and I enjoy it very much. keep it coming.
So happy you enJOYed! Shana Tova to you and hope you get to come soon!
Oh Milt thank you SO much (and not to make you jealous but the food was SOOOOOO good!) Shana Tova and Chag Sameach!
L’shanah Tovah, Jamie. I am envious that you are in Israel! It is sooo beautiful there. And I loved the video(s). Thank you.
Hi Jamie,
Loved watching you in action and quite jealous of your ability to enjoy Tom’s food first hand. You look as you thoroughly enjoyed it. But watching it was the next best thing. Keep up the good work,. L’shanah Tovah.
Milt