Category: Chanukah

RECIPE: Chanukah Cocktail Riff On A Piña Colada

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[1] The Chanukah version of a Piña Colada (photo courtesy Weddings By The Breakers). [2] A champagne cocktail with blue curacao and a gold sugar rim. You can substitute edible gold glitter (photo courtesy Living-On-Cloud-Nine.com).   Just as many of us “drink green” on St. Patrick’s Day, you don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy…
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CHANUKAH: Latke Recipes Roundup & The History Of Latkes

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This year, Chanukah, the Jewish Festival Of Lights, begins the evening of December 12th (the 25th day of the month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar). And we’ve got some great latke recipes to celebrate. But why celebrate with latkes only during Chanukah? While the date on the Gregorian calendar changes slightly at the end…
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Potato Latke Recipe, Different Toppings & History Of Latkes

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The Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, begins tonight, and we’re having latkes. Potato latkes are a Chanukah/Hanukkah tradition*, but they are enjoyed year-round. One taste and you’ll know why. > The recipe for latkes is below. But first:     THE HISTORY OF LATKES The popular potato latkes of European Jewish cuisine descend from Sicilian…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Potato Latkes & Beyond Potato Latkes (Other Veggies)

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[1] Nana’s latkes, served with applesauce and sour cream (photo © Melissa’s). [2] A more elegant presentation from Anne Fruart via Vermont Creamery photo © Vermont Creamery. [3] Mix it up: potato latkes with cauliflower. The recipe is at right (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [4] Our personal heaven: latkes with smoked salmon, caviar, sour…
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