What a great event! The Second Annual Latke Cook-Off! And with such good friends. Add this evening to the foods that we have tried over the past several days, and we have been treated so well. And Joe Levitch made this wine bottle holder by laminating three different types of wood. Beautiful Joe, and thank you.

The main theme of tonight is the Second Annual Latke Cook-Off! Here is a very basic recipe for Latkes. They are a traditional Hanukkah fare along with sour cream and apple sauce. Usually, too, there is a green salad. So much fun. Thanks to Joe and Rachael Levitch for opening their home and kitchen for this event. And thanks also to Jodi Peterson for agreeing to challenge Joe to the cook-off.

So now, the BIG question: Who Won? Actually it was a draw and here is why. Jodi’s Latkes were light and the Matza flour gave them a unique flavor. Really good. Joe’s Latkes had a unique, back palate onion flavor that was very enjoyable. Both were excellent! Both were winners. Then they combined the two and that was awesome. Thank you both for inviting Robin and I to enjoy these Latkes! Here are some of the other folks who were there. Cheers!

As for Robin and I? We have had an extremely enjoyable Christmas Season. Much food! A little wine! Great friends! And a great family. Thank-You each and everyone for making this a delightful season. Cheers!