The "miracle" of Hanukkah

[thesummerqueen]

In my area the Jewish community makes a big deal out of putting up a giant menorah on public property.

I suppose we all have to find a way to get through the winter. I was raised in a conservative temple and they always downplayed it, except for the little kids. They told me the orthodox don't even exchange gifts. [shrugs]

Never eaten a Latke. What's it taste like?

It's sort of like hashbrowns - shredded potatoes that you allow to drain of the starches and then you bind them together with egg and matzo meal and any other thing you'd like to add...shredded apples, onions, herbs, etc. Then you fry them. It's glorious. Depending on what you put in them, you can put applesauce or powdered sugar or sour cream on top.

Sounds a lot like how my wife's Italian family approaches a holiday.

It's the only sensible way to approach a family gathering, in my experience. When you're too busy eating, there isn't enough time for drama.