The Dinner table with good china was set,
It was the eighth night of Hanukkah, the candles lit,
There were glasses for water and wine,
Setting the scene for a good time.
It was a gathering of the two of us,
Hunny wondered why make the fuss,
It's not like it's the Sabbath, which we keep,
No Hanukkah celebration, he won't loose sleep.
I went ahead doing my thing,
Dinner to the table I did bring,
A Broccoli dish for a little green,
Roasted vegetables on a plate was seen.
A Challah, still warm inside,
On the table did not long reside,
Hunny slathered it with lots of butter,
Which we used to get from a Cow's udder.
(Yes, we used to milk our own cows and Goats).
The Chicken was one I didn't make,
Hunny, from the rotisserie did take,
Saving me time and energy,
Showing how much, he does love me.
The last night, alone we were,
That situation did not deter,
The happiness we felt on the occasion,
Remembering past Hanukkahs with elation.
I hope every one was able to make latkes during the holiday. If not here is an easy recipe to fix anytime not just for Hanukkah.
Latkes, Glo's Quick Way
(when I don't have time to grate onions and peel potatoes)
Yes we had them on the last night, they just wouldn't write into the poem.
1 package "Simply Potatoes", "Shredded Hash browns") in the refrigerated section of the store. (Our store has them in the deli) It is Not a freezer product, If they are frozen don't buy them. My Daughter told me about using this product for Latkes. After using them I will never go back to grating my own unless they are not available.
mix together:
1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2-3 teaspoons onion powder (make sure it is combined real well.) BTW, I grabbed the garlic powder by accident last night. How were they? They were good, but not what we expect in our latkes.
Use a large bowl and a fork, toss the shredded potatoes with the above dry ingredients. Make sure it is evenly mixed.
Scramble thoroughly 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon water in a cup. Then use your fork and toss the eggs into the potato mixture.
Have a large skillet with an 1/8-1/4 inch of oil heating on the stove. When a couple of drops of water sizzle when dropped into the pan it is hot enough to fry latkes. (you don't want your pan scorching hot. You want it about the hot you fry bacon or chicken on.)
Use your fork to pick up about a heafty tablespoon of potatoes and place in the skillet. Smoosh it down flat so it is thin. Fry till golden on one side then flip and fry on the other side. Sometimes you have to flip them twice to get the color you want. These will be lacy crispy latkes.
When done, take out, drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt...eat right away. These don't like to be kept warm in the oven....Hunny will gobble them up as soon as they hit the paper towel. BTW, you can't eat just one!
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