Best food(s) with Riesling??

originally posted by Anders Gautschi:

apart of viticulture, and maybe arboriculture in general, organic production methods can be quite specific, actually. it depends very much to the kind of culture/species..
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Sure. I just meant that when you said you did a taste test with organic tomatoes that doesn't tell me much. They have horrible organic tomatoes in supermarkets everywhere. I think we all know too well the way the 'organic' label/regulations has been used/shaped by large industrial farmers.

The real point is whether the food is delicious. And when you let that be the guide you often end up with organic food. But if you start with looking for organic food, you're liable to be led off track by the first marketed-crap you find.
 
originally posted by Rahsaan:
originally posted by Anders Gautschi:

apart of viticulture, and maybe arboriculture in general, organic production methods can be quite specific, actually. it depends very much to the kind of culture/species..
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Sure. I just meant that when you said you did a taste test with organic tomatoes that doesn't tell me much. They have horrible organic tomatoes in supermarkets everywhere. I think we all know too well the way the 'organic' label/regulations has been used/shaped by large industrial farmers.
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The issue at that time was that organic production was associated with better taste. It was surprising to discover that a tomato cultivated on real soil without fertilizers or pesticides wouldn't taste better than a tomato grown without soil on a nutrition solution in a greenhouse.

The real point is whether the food is delicious. And when you let that be the guide you often end up with organic food. But if you start with looking for organic food, you're liable to be led off track by the first marketed-crap you find.
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true.
regarding deliciousness, there is the aspect of traditional practices/ancient varieties, which aren't necessarily organic. but this is for another thread, i guess.
 
Today was the first day for strawberries in our local farmer's market. What a relief. It's been a long time since last summer!
 
How did you make/season the rhubarb sauce?

I've been making various rhubarb sauces with cardamom and/or ginger these past weeks and using them for fish (or whatever).
 
It was out at a local restaurant (Roman's, in Fort Greene). Had bits of rhubarb, chopped and cooked, with some kind of mustard in it as well. Inspired sauce, very delicious.
 
originally posted by Zachary Ross:
It was out at a local restaurant (Roman's, in Fort Greene). Had bits of rhubarb, chopped and cooked, with some kind of mustard in it as well. Inspired sauce, very delicious.
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"Inspired" is the tag I ascribe to Roman's - great food there and an equally nice wine list. Time to go back.
 
We had Caprese salad last night, Riesling worked very well.
Thank you Larry and Maureen for pointing this out.
 
originally posted by Larry Stein:
Glad it worked out. I don't think we'll see any sort of decent local tomatoes for at least a couple of months.
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These were locally grown but in a hot house.
Not summer prime time delicious, but pretty good.
 
originally posted by Peter Creasey: Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese Riesling '07
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Anyone have an opinion as to how this might go with a cheese course at the end of a meal?

. . . . . . Pete
 
curious: foie gras is a no no in the US these days?

secondly....mayoniasse sounds awful with riesling....of any kind

(first one the more serious question, mind you.)
 
originally posted by Joel Stewart: curious: foie gras is a no no in the US these days?
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Joel, Certainly not in my running grounds!

If you're suggesting it as a complement to my Spatlese, this does sound interesting.

But the cheese idea is still tantalizing, especially if there is some jam/honey/etc. on the plate.

. . . . . Pete
 
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
originally posted by Joel Stewart:
curious: foie gras is a no no in the US these days?
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Animal activists should find something better to do with their time.

Extra foie gras for me, please.
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Fuck yeh...it's not like we treat the other beasts we abuse any better. (Not that that's a palatable concept either....but hey....my diet is 80 % percent veggies, so when I really crave animal protein, I feel no guilt.)

PS - Peter are you saying you've never tried the pairing?
 
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