The most popular ingredient for latkes is grated potato but they can be made using many combinations of vegetables: white potato, sweet potato, onion, zucchini, garlic, legumes, cheese, flour, matzo, and egg. Latkes are often served with apple sauce or sour cream. I enjoy serving this sweet potato variation with a cinnamon apple sauce. [edamam-recipe-recipe:60] ...
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Happy Hanukkah- Rosemary and Garlic Chive Latkes
I enjoy learning about the holiday traditions of other cultures, especially when they involve food. Latkes are the traditional food of Hanukkah. The oil they are fried in is symbolic of the oil that was used during the celebration of the Macabeeʼs victory in reclaiming the Temple after it was desecrated by the Romans. Tradition states that although they had enough olive oil ...
Gingerbread Adventures- a fun family Christmas tradition
One of the Christmas traditions my kids enjoy every year is making gingerbread houses. The recipe below is tried and true, though it can be a little challenging getting all of the pieces cut, baked, cooled, and glued together with frosting. But once the hard part is done, the kids really enjoy decorating their own custom cottages with a plethora of candies and royal ...
Recipe Request from Roger
I moved a few months ago. The opportunity to enjoy a small town life presented itself and my family eagerly decided to pursue it. Yes, there are things we miss about Jacksonville, especially our friends, but we love it here! Suddenly today (the day before our national feasting holiday), Jacksonville seems to miss me. I've had friends e-mailing and texting food related ...
Fourth of July Picnic
I love picnics!When a good friend told me that there was going to be an online picnic event for the 4th of July, I wanted to be a part of it. I adore picnics! There just aren't enough opportunities to enjoy three of my favorite things at once: food, friends, and the great outdoors! I love picnics. This was also a great way to get involved with the blog "Crock-pot Ladies". ...
