latkes

At White House Hanukkah party, Obama emphasizes freedom and food

2014-12-18

By: Federation

On: December 18, 2014

In: The Jewish World

By Ron Kampeas, JTA World News Service WASHINGTON (JTA) — I’ve been JTA’s Washington bureau chief for 11 years, but this was the first time I scored a coveted invitation to the annual White House Hanukkah party. A Washington tradition started by President George W. Bush, the party has actually expandedContinue Reading

The purest for the purist: Crispy, delicious latkes for Hanukkah

2014-12-03

By: Federation

On: December 3, 2014

In: Hanukkah, Jewish and Veggie

By Michael Natkin, Jewish Sound Columnist An all-out hanukkah latke binge is something I look forward to every year, and I’m a purist. Please do not darken my doorstep with tales of pumpkin-chipotle latkes or Thai-spice latkes. For me, a latke should contain: Russet potato, onion, egg, salt, and beContinue Reading