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Chanukah is here at last! A time for remembering the numerous miracles that G-D performed during the time of the Maccabis, saving the Jewish people all of those years ago.
When you retell the story to your children, remember that small miracles happen everyday in our lives: the miracle of childbirth, the miracle of nature, the miracle of our health and our healing when we are sick, the miracle of finding your bashert (soul mate), the miracle of love from a parent, child, grandparent and a friend, the miracle that Israel is not only existing but thriving amongst a sea of enemies, the miracle that we live in a free country...These may seem to be small miracles at first glance because they are not sea-splitting miracles, but they are profound and meaningful.
It's amazing how as a child Chanukah is all about presents, dreidals , latkes and chocolate gelt. I would dream about which presents I was going to receive. I thought that it would always be that way.
Fast forward about 20-30 years and all I want for Chanukah is the gift of my family being together, my children and husband by my side, and grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles as well. My family has become the biggest gift of all, one that even a mom and wife, a daughter and sister who possess a deep love for her family needs to be reminded of. Chanukah is my reminder of these precious gifts and miracles.
I hope that you enjoy the recipe for latkes! They will be perfect if you follow all of the steps that I have detailed in the recipe; don't skimp on the instructions.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Chanukah filled with good health, parnasah (income) and miracles!
Warm regards,
Karen
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This website is your kosher treasure map that will teach the beginner to advanced home cook how to plan and cook meals that your family and friends will cherish for years to come.
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Karen is a stay- at- home mother of five and an entrepreneur who has had a passion for cooking since childhood.? For Karen cooking is like a sixth sense, much like those with an ear for music can pick up and play an instrument without knowing the notes? The inspiration of her mother's and grandparents' creative and talented cooking helped form the foundation for her passion for cooking. |
From the first falafel she tasted from an Israeli cook, to the lessons from gourmet Italian home cooks and restaurant chefs, to days spent learning from her friend's mom about Hong Kong cuisine, to trips to Chinatown and living in Israel, to mastering the art of Persian cooking after marrying her Iranian husband, to lessons from gourmet Moroccan friends in Boca Raton, Karen lives and learns from every culture and is excited to share that wisdom with you.
Karen and her family decided to live an observant modern orthodox Jewish lifestyle 15 years ago. She now transforms her favorite American and international non-kosher dishes into delicious kosher fare.
After college she served in the Israel Defense Forces, married, and now devotes her life to her family, friends, faith, and love of cooking while running a thriving health and wellness business from home. Karen has taught kosher cooking classes for the past 10 years in Boca Raton with her friends, Lauren Bakst, a gourmet cook, and Lowil Stoller, a pastry chef.
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This week I recommend the amazing
water bottle that I have been using as I run errands or at a workout. It
keeps the drink ice cold, literally, until the next day! It is BPA free
and a double walled stainless steel bottle that never freezes your hand
like most stainless steel does, and it does not sweat on the outside of
the bottle which means it will be nice and dry to the touch. I sent
this with my older son to Israel for his very intense hiking and
workout/trainings and he loves it too! (Donald put link ) You can
purchase it at the D and K store here:
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Kosher IsaLean? Shake - Natural Creamy Vanilla
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Benefits:
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* Wheat-Free
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Watch the video, please click HERE
Click HERE to access Isagenix |
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Potato Latkes*
Talk about a dish that evokes powerful memories. Latkes (potato pancakes) bring it on strong! I can still smell my mom's latkes cooking and remember clearly how there would hardly be any left by the time the plate of latkes made it to the table! This ranks in my top three of Jewish dishes , right up there with homemade challah and chicken soup with matzah balls. I am a purest when it comes to latkes, which means I favor the original. No fancy sweet potato or leek and zucchini latkes for me on Chanukah, only the real thing! These latkes are exceptionally light and crispy; do not skip the important step of beating the egg whites separately as this will make your latkes have a phenomenal texture and crunch. For a dairy or parve meal, serve with organic applesauce and sour cream; for a meat meal, serve with organic apple sauce. If you have experienced grayish- blackened potato latkes, have no fear. This technique eliminates that ugly issue. Using a food processor will even further help to prevent this from happening. You can easily double this recipe for a bigger batch.
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1 pound (about 3 large) Idaho or russet potatoes, preferably organic
1/2 cup finely chopped or grated onion
2 omega 3, free range eggs, separated, room temperature
?-3/4 teaspoons of kosher or sea salt
four turns of freshly ground pepper
? teaspoon baking powder
1-2 tablespoon unbleached all purpose flour, as needed
up to 1 cup grapeseed, canola or olive oil (use in 1/3 cup increments as needed)
Preheat oven to 250¡ãF.
Peel potatoes and coarsely grate by hand or in a food processor, transferring to a mesh strainer/sieve, rinsing the grated potatoes well with cool water until the water runs clear. Thoroughly drain the water by pressing on the potatoes. Wrap and roll the grated potatoes and onion in a kitchen or paper towel and dry thoroughly. Press tightly to remove as much water/juice as possible.
Transfer potato mixture to a bowl and stir in egg yolks, salt, pepper and baking powder.
In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until soft/stiff peaks have formed. Gradually fold into the egg yolk/potato mixture, adding flour as needed if the mixture has too much liquid.
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Working in batches of 4-5 latkes, spoon 2 tablespoons of potato mixture per latke into the pan, spreading gently with a fork. Reduce heat to medium and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Turn latkes over and cook until the other side is golden, about 3-5 minutes more. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season the latkes with salt, if needed.
Add more oil to pan as needed to cook the remaining latkes. Keep latkes warm on a wire rack set in a shallow baking pan in a pre-heated oven or in a warming drawer.
*Parve; non-dairy
Serves about 4-6
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