Comments on: Jewish Holiday Meme

By: Leora

Leora — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:34 +0000

In regard to length: one can always skip questions and just do a few. It’s about having fun with the upcoming holiday.

By: Homeshuling

Homeshuling — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:33 +0000

Thanks for joining in. I didn’t think it was *that* long, but even so, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

By: Leora

Leora — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:27:35 +0000

The higher the temperature that the oil is heated, the more likely it is to produce free radicals, which are bad, bad, bad.

Some oils are better at being slightly heated than others. I’ll look for a link later.

By: Klara Le Vine

Klara Le Vine — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:17:33 +0000

Chanukah is the one time of the year I agree to do vegetable tempura – soooooooooooo delicious. I do use sesame oil, so I am not apt to just throw away the oil afterwards. I will filter it and keep it in the fridge with a umeboshi plum pit and reuse it.

All oily dishes in mb are balanced with radish – often daikon grated with some soy sauce (can also add grated carrot).

another question to add to the meme – do you light just as soon as the sun sets or do you wait for everyone to get home at the same time??

By: Klara Le Vine

Klara Le Vine — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:10:38 +0000

what made it awful – maybe we can help you? I usually just fry the first one to see how it comes out, if enough salt, if sticking together well. Lots of recipes abound. I think what makes mine work is after I grate it (potatoes) I squeeze out all the liquid before adding other ingredients (eggs, matzo meal, onions)

By: Jew Wishes

Jew Wishes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:32:04 +0000

I love the reflections of the light and candles. This is a wonderful photo.

I will write more later, and answer some of your questions.

By: Leora

Leora — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:32:26 +0000

Lady-Light, now that will be fun, if you do it, too!

By: Lady-Light

Lady-Light — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:36:31 +0000

Your picture was so delightful, it reminded me of my house when our kids were littler (and home)…never mind…I guess “I read it, so I’m tagged,” right? If so, I’ll write about it.

By: ramblingwoods

ramblingwoods — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:28:23 +0000

My husband would be thrilled if I could make latkes. My early attempts were just awful….LOL…

By: Leora

Leora — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:03:40 +0000

2007 photo – must take some new pics this year!