Comments on Back to basicsTypePad2005-12-21T07:36:12ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2005/12/back_to_basics/comments/atom.xml/Faye commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505227e588342005-12-23T19:41:19Z2008-02-14T04:40:40ZFayeDavid, The kugel recipe we use calls for 50# of potatoes at once, not something you want to try at...<p>David,<br />
The kugel recipe we use calls for 50# of potatoes at once, not something you want to try at home I am thinking. Sorry....<br />
Faye</p>treppenwitz commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052281588342005-12-23T12:34:46Z2008-02-14T04:40:42Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.comWestbankmama... Hmmm, maybe you're right... it's time to go back to basics. Noa... I'm much to conservative for that kind...<p>Westbankmama... Hmmm, maybe you're right... it's time to go back to basics.</p>
<p>Noa... I'm much to conservative for that kind of cra... er, I mean stuff. You and my wife can do an evening of inedible arty food some time when I'm away, mmmkay?</p>
<p>noddy... If they're not swimming in oil it isn't Hanukkah! :-)</p>
<p>Lioness... Are you saying that you don't smother your sushi in soy sauce and wasabi? I'm convinced my wife only eats sushi as a vehicle for the condiments! :-) </p>Lioness commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c9688332005-12-22T16:08:09Z2008-02-14T04:40:40ZLionesshttp://lioness-pride.blogspot.comThis is so wrong, latkes are the best thing in the world, right along w sushi, they are to be...<p>This is so wrong, latkes are the best thing in the world, right along w sushi, they are to be eaten in all their latkesy glory, why ruin mana w apple sauce?? Latkes... *salivates* With smoked salmon maybe, and a sauce made of white raddish, I used to have that for lunch, it was fabulous... Now am hungry and staring my cooking skills in the face. Blah.</p>Noddy commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052277688342005-12-22T15:32:32Z2008-02-14T04:40:36ZNoddyhttp://nodigio3.blogspot.comYou fry your latkes in oil? I "dry fry" them with just a little bit of butter directly on the...<p>You fry your latkes in oil? I "dry fry" them with just a little bit of butter directly on the stovetop when I have a woodburning stove, and in a cast iron griddle only lightly coated with butter (never oil!) to prevent sticking. And as previous commenters have said - shredded potatoes and onions, rinsed in cold water then well dried before adding eggs, seasonings (pepper, salt, parsley, ground celery seed, and chives). Only a dash of matzoh meal or flour is used - no more than a teaspoonful for every 2 eggs used in hte mixture.</p>Noa commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505227b788342005-12-22T13:03:04Z2008-02-14T04:40:39ZNoahttp://jerusalemrevealed.blogspot.comOkay - I selected other, because I don't make my latkes out of potatoes - I make them out of...<p>Okay - I selected other, because I don't make my latkes out of potatoes - I make them out of sweet potatoes, and a sort of indian-curry type flavoring (cumin, turmeric, allspice, ginger) and then I make a spicy yoghurt sauce (plain yoghurt and a little chili/tabasco sauce). Its Jewish noveau cuisine!!<br />
As for shamenet shel pa'am - I finally sampled it on something I do like - Mexican food, and that stuff is incredible!!! I love it!!! Thanks for bringing it into my life.</p>westbankmama commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052297088342005-12-22T11:54:01Z2008-02-14T04:40:56Zwestbankmamahttp://www.westbankblog.blogspot.comI follow the recipe found in the Lubavitch Cookbook (old version). Five potatoes, one onion, 1/3 cup of matzo meal,...<p>I follow the recipe found in the Lubavitch Cookbook (old version).</p>
<p>Five potatoes, one onion, 1/3 cup of matzo meal, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper to taste. Shred potatoes and onions in food processor, drain in colander for a few minutes and squeeze briefly, mix with matzo meal, salt and pepper, fry.</p>treppenwitz commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052296688342005-12-22T07:09:58Z2008-02-14T04:40:56Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.comIrina... I thought so... explains a lot. ;-> Lori... This poll has been quite a learning experience for me. It...<p>Irina... I thought so... explains a lot. ;-></p>
<p>Lori... This poll has been quite a learning experience for me. It honestly never occurred to me that ketchup was a viable option for latkes, but clearly there's a whole world out there with which I am unacquainted! I've also learned that we each have different things that trigger our 'ewwww' reflex. :-)</p>
<p>Ocean Guy... Apple butter... nice, I hadn't thought of that! I'll have to see if I can find some.</p>
<p>Mcaryeh...<em>"...Russian dressing, guacamole ..."</em> Yikes. With Russian dressing you get ketchup Mayo (among other things)... and with guacamole avocado and lemon juice enter the equation. I'm impressed!</p>
<p>Dad... Thanks for the rehash (pun intended) of your tested method. Like your recipe for Fried breaded fish fillets, it doesn't come out right unless you are standing with your hand on the skillet. Just as there are just some people around which electronics and mechanical things just work better... you are one of those people around which a cast iron skillet and oil become paint and canvas. There's also the little issue (raised by another commenter) that you and I will be sharing bunk beds in hell for using a blender to shred potatoes. :-)</p>
<p>Faye... Unfortunately, I don't have a good kugel recipe either. :-(</p>
<p>Elisson... Thanks a bunch. Thanks to the portion of your comment in bold type I just got finished cleaning coffee off my keyboard, and I'm left with little brown dots all over the thighs of my khakis. I appreciate the recipe though... I knew if I waited long enough SOMEONE would step up and actually give me a clue. :-)</p>
<p>Margaret... After some of the comments here nothing will surprise me, but isn't putting sugar on latkes pushing them off of the main course section of the menu and over towards dessert? I mean, why stop there? You could put sugar on top and then hit them with a blow torch before serving for Latke Brûlée! :-)</p>Margaret commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9cf588332005-12-22T07:02:03Z2008-02-14T04:40:43ZMargaretWe like sugar on my latkes with homemade applesauce on the side.<p>We like sugar on my latkes with homemade applesauce on the side. </p>Elisson commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9be488332005-12-22T04:58:46Z2008-02-14T04:40:32ZElissonhttp://elisson1.blogspot.comLatkes are a snap, but there are a few rules. Use one good-size russet potato (baking potatoes, AKA Idaho potatoes...<p>Latkes are a snap, but there are a few rules.</p>
<p>Use one good-size russet potato (baking potatoes, AKA Idaho potatoes here) per person, and one large yellow onion per four potatoes.</p>
<p>Chop the onions and <i>coarsely grate</i> the 'taters - for grating, a food processor works well - use the shredder disc. A box grater is fine if you don't have a food processor. <b>Grating your potatoes in a blender is a sin against haShem and you will be called to account for it in Olam ha-Ba.</b></p>
<p>Drain the grated potatoes well. Mix the chopped onion in thoroughly. Add eggs - one egg for every three potatoes is about right - and mix thoroughly. Then add matzoh meal sufficient to soak up the excess moisture. The mixture should be firm and not too wet. Season with salt and pepper to taste - if you're adventurous, throw in some chopped garlic. I tend to use plenty of pepper.</p>
<p>Using a skillet, fry the latkes in hot peanut oil - peanut oil has a nice, high smoke point, so you can get it plenty hot - until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve them forth while they're hot, hot, hot!</p>
<p>Serve with sour cream and applesauce. I actually like both, and I sometimes put them both on the latkes at the same time. Other condiments such as cranberry sauce (might be hard to get in Eretz Yisrael) or mango chutney are tasty but decidedly nontraditional.</p>faye commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea0c688332005-12-22T03:42:03Z2008-02-14T04:41:18ZfayeDavid, I work for a caterer, and we are doing a bunch of weddings this week with "latke stations" We...<p>David,<br />
I work for a caterer, and we are doing a bunch of weddings this week with "latke stations" We make the batter ahead of time then use a griddle to fry them right at the shmorg! The secret is (and once I say this it will be secret no more) we use our plain old potato kugel recipe!<br />
Hatzlacha finding a recipe that works for you!<br />
Faye</p>Delmar Bogner commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505227d488342005-12-22T01:49:19Z2008-02-14T04:40:40ZDelmar BognerI stand guilty as charged: vagueness of recipe quantities in the prep. of potato latkes. So, what' so bad? The...<p>I stand guilty as charged: vagueness of recipe quantities in the prep. of potato latkes. So, what' so bad? The only vagueness comes in the amount held by a regular Oster blender "bowl". I'd estimate about a uart, but I'm not sure that it's really critical. Here is how it works--and please note that the batter cannot be prepared too far in advance because the grated potatoes in it turn brown and ultimately black in 30 - 40 minutes. Besty to make it and use it (or lose it).<br />
HOW TO DO IT:<br />
To feed (or disable) 6 adults, peel and grate 6-8 medium white potatoes (such as, baking or mashing potatoes). Since I do the lazy-mn's grating in the blender, I cut the potatoes into smallish chunks (yeah, that's sort of vague) and store in a bowl of cold water until actually put into the blender.<br />
Have a box of matzoh meal on hand, in orderto put 1/2 cup of meal into each blender full of latke batter. Also on hand: salat, pepper, and egggs (one per blender full of batter). Also, peel and thickly slice 3 or 4 onions (whiteor yellow onions will do, and try to yield about 3-4 cups of sliced onions. I cook in extra-virgin olive oil, but any vegetable oil will do. I usetwo large cast iron frying pans, but again use your favorite weapon.<br />
Begin heating your frying pans with a generous covering of oil in each (about 1/4" or so).<br />
Have a large bowl handy to receive the batter and begin making the first batch: Into the blender put one egg (lage, extra large, or jumbo--I like jumbo). Add a small handful of onions, cover blender and blend on medium for 5-10 seconds or until those first ingredients are pulverized/blended. Add another handful of onions and blend. (NOTE: you are building up a mostly liquidified batter prior to adding the potatoes.)<br />
Add a handfull of potato pieces and blend. If you have trouble blending them, cut pieces into smaller bits. Add another handful and blend. When the blendr bowl is about half full, add another handful of onions and 1/2 cup matzoh meal, 1 tsp salt, and 2-3 tsp pepper, and blend. Add more potatoes and blend until blenderbowl is 3/4 ful. Be sure the batter is free of largelumps and pour into large bowl. <br />
When frying pan oil is sizzling hot (drops of water disappear with a hiss when dorpped in), spoon or ladle in batter. I use about 1/4 cup or slightly less batter for each latke, but some like them even smaller for easier handling.<br />
Move oil in pan to get it all around each latke. DON'TY TRY TO MOVE LATKE UNTIL IT HAS SOLIDIFIED, when edges begin to brown. When edges are crispy and dark, turn carefully with spatula,being carefull to put it down onto fresh, hot oil. Continue frying 3-5 minutes or until thoroughly crisp.<br />
NOTE: thinner latkes are better, as they cook through and crisp faster and moe thoroughly. Partially cooked latkes can be devastating later!<br />
Turn out finished latkes on paper towl-lined plattter,and place paper towels between each layer of new latkes.<br />
Serve hot. It has always been my assumption that the applesauce is all that saves the eaterfrom indigestion. And it tastsvery good. But each person names his own poison, I guess.<br />
Enjoy!! Happy Channukah!<br />
Dad<br />
(Please excuse tyupos; I hve not been able to proof this.)</p>mcaryeh commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052290f88342005-12-22T00:29:18Z2008-02-14T04:40:52Zmcaryehhttp://awhisperingsoul.blogspot.comI usually have many different toppings for the latkes - jelly, sugar, applesauce, sour cream, Russian dressing, guacamole - though...<p>I usually have many different toppings for the latkes - jelly, sugar, applesauce, sour cream, Russian dressing, guacamole - though not all together! I generally prefer the sweet potato to the regular; this year I will be trying new recipes for cajun sweet potato latkes and guacamole latkes...I'll let you know if they are worth sending on...</p>Oceanguy commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9b5a88332005-12-21T23:11:44Z2008-02-14T04:40:27ZOceanguyhttp://oceanguy.comI'm an applesauce vote.... but Apple Butter is good too<p>I'm an applesauce vote.... but Apple Butter is good too</p>lori commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505228aa88342005-12-21T21:27:59Z2008-02-14T04:40:48ZloriI thought I'd be the first one to vote for ketchup! But I'll chime in anyway. Frankly, I never understood...<p>I thought I'd be the first one to vote for ketchup! But I'll chime in anyway. Frankly, I never understood using sour cream or applesauce. Latkes with either one just sounds gross to me! Though I did have a childhood friend who liked to dip her potato chips in applesauce. EEEUUWWW!</p>Irina commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052279588342005-12-21T20:16:42Z2008-02-14T04:40:37ZIrinahttp://sicat222.blogspot.comYou're right - from the Ukraine (same area). ; )<p>You're right - from the Ukraine (same area). ; )</p>treppenwitz commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c5888332005-12-21T20:14:00Z2008-02-14T04:40:37Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.comEd... Yup, both ketchup and sugar are both 'real good'. But I hope you aren't mixing them. That, by the...<p>Ed... Yup, both ketchup and sugar are both 'real good'. But I hope you aren't mixing them. That, by the way is the big problem with Israeli ketchup. It is loaded with sweetener. yuck! Give me Heinz every time!</p>
<p>Marjorie... I've been using a blender but I realize now that the latkes I enjoy the most are those that are from shredded potatoes. Thanks for the tips.</p>
<p>Lisoosh... You must live in a very Jewish area if you can get Shemenet shel Pa'am! :-)</p>
<p>a.s.e. ... Thanks, that makes sense. My editorial 'eewwwww' was about mixing them.</p>
<p>Essie... It seems like the shredded variety get crispier, no? And yes, I'm an apples sauce eater too.</p>
<p>mademoiselle a. ... I love blueberry! Maybe I'll try a taste of that this year. Thanks for the idea.</p>
<p>Jack... Unless you are letting them stay up late to watch TV or indulging their every whim at the mall, there is really no way to spoil them. :-)</p>
<p>Jaime... You may think you were kidding but read down the comments a bit and you'll see someone actually put U-Bets Chocolate syrup on them. Yikes!</p>
<p>Doctor Bean... Even if the house stinks like fried oil for a week, those Hanukkah get-together are so worth it.</p>
<p>kj... I wouldn't have thought of that if you and mademoiselle a. hadn't mentioned it. Now I can't stop thinking about it!</p>
<p>Shayna... Rolling over in their graves??? Fox's is fine in a nice egg cream or on ice cream... but for the type of sacrilege you've described one could wrap their grandparent's in copper wire and generate electricity from them spinning in their graves! :-)</p>
<p>PP... Sweet Potato Latkes? I've never even thought of that. I'm not a big sweet potato fan, but that sounds really interesting. Sorry you missed the sufganiyah poll. You you have to step lively around here! :-)</p>
<p>Geoff... There is a time and a place for everything. :-)</p>
<p>Evan... A lot more ketchup votes than I would have imagined. Like I said earlier, it makes sense from a french fries perspective... but still...</p>
<p>Irena... Your family must be from the same part of Eastern Europe as my wife's.</p>
<p>Judy... Thanks for the tips. I don't see myself doing the draining thing', but I will definitely make use of the other advice. By the way...doesn't the nut oil impart a nutty taste? Maybe I'll try canola oil.</p>
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<p>I'm glad I can talk about latkes now, without inciting the wrath of David :).</p>PP commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505225c588342005-12-21T15:53:28Z2008-02-14T04:40:16ZPPhttp://goingslightlymad.blogspot.comI assume you meant regular ones: If they are Sweet Potato Latkes, then Sour Cream or Maple Syrup. Incensed that...<p>I assume you meant regular ones: If they are Sweet Potato Latkes, then Sour Cream or Maple Syrup.</p>
<p>Incensed that I missed the Sufganiya vote... oh well, my front-runner won anyway! </p>Shayna commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c0888332005-12-21T15:26:29Z2008-02-14T04:40:34ZShaynahttp://offtoisrael.blogspot.comI like Fox's U-Bet on mine. I saw the jar of Fox's U-Bet in the fridge, looked at my latkes,...<p>I like Fox's U-Bet on mine. I saw the jar of Fox's U-Bet in the fridge, looked at my latkes, and did what any female would do: cover it with chocolate. It creeps out my parents, and my grandparents are probably rolling over in their grave. But hey, I like what I like. </p>kj commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505227b988342005-12-21T15:05:24Z2008-02-14T04:40:39Zkjhere is an odd one for the "other" category... jelly!!!!!!!!! as a kid, it was either ketchup (just about everything...<p>here is an odd one for the "other" category...<br />
jelly!!!!!!!!!<br />
as a kid, it was either ketchup (just about everything gets ketchup on it in my family), or jelly. my dad is partial to orange marmalade. i like strawberry jelly. as i got older & celebrated hanukkah w/others, i was introduced to apple sauce & sour cream. however, i think i may stick to the jelly! (ok...i'll eat all these toppings...just not together!)</p>Doctor Bean commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c3088332005-12-21T14:22:21Z2008-02-14T04:40:35ZDoctor Beanhttp://kerckhoff.blogspot.comb&c makes greaaaaat latkes. I will try to get her to comment. When we had more time and fewer kids...<p>b&c makes greaaaaat latkes. I will try to get her to comment. When we had more time and fewer kids we had an annual channuka party in which an Avogadro's number of latkes would be produced and consumed with both apple sauce and sour cream available for toppings. our non-Jewish friends would start clamoring for the party starting in Thanksgiving. maybe we should start that up again...</p>jaime commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9d2388332005-12-21T14:16:56Z2008-02-14T04:40:45Zjaimehttp://www.sweettooth120.blogspot.comIf you give Jaime a latke she is going to want some chocolate to go with it. Which will remind...<p>If you give Jaime a latke she is going to want some chocolate to go with it. Which will remind her of Purim and how she misses those chocolate hamatashen .... </p>
<p>Just KIDDING!</p>
<p>I love it with both! (applesauce and sour cream, of course)</p>Jack commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052280088342005-12-21T14:15:56Z2008-02-14T04:40:41ZJackhttp://wwwjackbenimble.blogspot.com/I don't put anything on them. If they are made correctly there is no need to spoil them.<p>I don't put anything on them. If they are made correctly there is no need to spoil them.</p>mademoiselle a. commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052274588342005-12-21T14:12:03Z2008-02-14T04:40:34Zmademoiselle a.http://profile.typekey.com/mademoisellea/Actually apple sauce, but since I checked 'other': blueberry preserve and sugar. You've probably heard that I belong to the...<p>Actually apple sauce, but since I checked 'other': blueberry preserve and sugar.</p>
<p>You've probably heard that I belong to the "braille cooking" section, so I don't think I am of much help here. <br />
</p>Essie commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505225ef88342005-12-21T13:41:00Z2008-02-14T04:40:18ZEssieI also like latkes made with shredded potatoes, rather than mushed. And apple sauce all the way! Who eats sour...<p>I also like latkes made with shredded potatoes, rather than mushed. And apple sauce all the way! Who eats sour cream on latkes? </p>a.s.e commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052283688342005-12-21T13:21:50Z2008-02-14T04:40:43Za.s.eI eat both on latkes....but not together!<p>I eat both on latkes....but not together!</p>Lisoosh commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505225dd88342005-12-21T12:59:12Z2008-02-14T04:40:17ZLisooshMy latkes suck so I am not able to contribute and I eagerly await hearing the perfect recipe. Shemenet shel...<p>My latkes suck so I am not able to contribute and I eagerly await hearing the perfect recipe.<br />
Shemenet shel paam would go well, that was my favorite. Did you know you can also get it in the States?</p>marjorie commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c7c88332005-12-21T12:30:50Z2008-02-14T04:40:39Zmarjorie Do you shred or mush your potatoes? I do a mix of both, but with the shreds I put them...<p>Do you shred or mush your potatoes? I do a mix of both, but with the shreds I put them in a sieve and run cold water over them and then let them drain. Put weight on them and paser towels if you need to absorb more water.</p>
<p>After I mix in the eggs, the finer potatotes and etc. I tip the bowl to the side and try to paper towel off as much exta liquid as I can. If it still is too loose I add a bit more binder, flour or meal.</p>
<p>Sorry...I do not use set measures either. Good Luck.</p>
<p>Love to Z and the kids.</p>Ed commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052275388342005-12-21T11:49:19Z2008-02-14T04:40:34ZEdhttp://presidented.blogspot.comSugar is real good, so is ketchup<p>Sugar is real good, so is ketchup</p>treppenwitz commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505227bb88342005-12-21T10:43:41Z2008-02-14T04:40:39Ztreppenwitzhttp://www.treppenwitz.comAbbaGav... No, that sort of makes sense. People put ketchup on french fries, so why not fried potato pancakes. This...<p>AbbaGav... No, that sort of makes sense. People put ketchup on french fries, so why not fried potato pancakes. This doesn't mean I'm going to follow your example... just that I don't find it weird.</p>
<p>Safranit... OK, so adding an editorial expression such as 'ewww' doesn't really preserve the scientific accuracy of the poll... but it was 6:15AM when I did the data entry for the question and I wasn't feeling very, well, scientific. :-) You're entitled to your opinion.</p>
<p>nrg... OK, so clearly I made a snap judgement about something I've always considered to be an either/or decision. Maybe I'll have to try one with 'both' this year.</p>
<p>Zahava... Now that I've discovered the <a href="http://bogieworks.blogs.com/treppenwitz/2005/11/dairy_heaven.html" rel="nofollow">'shemenet shel pa'am'</a>, I have an added incentive to try it your way.<br />
</p>zahava commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503ea03d88332005-12-21T09:37:28Z2008-02-14T04:41:13ZzahavaFolks, you should all note that this post confirms the theory of evolution! We are a "mixed" marriage -- Hungarian...<p>Folks, you should all note that this post confirms the theory of evolution! We are a "mixed" marriage -- Hungarian (his) and Bela Ruse (mine) -- and in previous years the voting might have read 1) Applesause (YUM!) 2) Sour Cream (EEW!) etc...</p>
<p>(I represent -- at the time of publishing this comment, anyways -- the one vote cast in favor of sour cream)</p>nrg commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505227ba88342005-12-21T08:44:06Z2008-02-14T04:40:39ZnrgSorry... both is defintely my answer!! Yummy!!!! It is NOT ewww by any means. Ketchup sounds a little different than...<p>Sorry... both is defintely my answer!! Yummy!!!! It is NOT ewww by any means. Ketchup sounds a little different than what I'm used to, salty instead of sweet... but I'm sure that's good too!</p>Safranit commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505227b888342005-12-21T08:07:31Z2008-02-14T04:40:39ZSafranithttp://israhome.blogsome.comI'm the Both...why is that EWWW???? I grew up that way and I'm not changing a thing :)<p>I'm the Both...why is that EWWW???? I grew up that way and I'm not changing a thing :)</p>AbbaGav commented on 'Back to basics'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c4288332005-12-21T08:04:55Z2008-02-14T04:40:36ZAbbaGavhttp://abbagav.blogspot.comI'm the first "other" in the latke poll. I know I'm wierd, but I use ketchup. (but not in the...<p>I'm the first "other" in the latke poll. I know I'm wierd, but I use ketchup. (but not in the sufganiyot).</p>