Soul Satisfying in Postcards 4

I’m skipping Latkes this holiday season. I love latkes. They melt in the mouth and bring generations of memories home to you. But I’m not supposed to eat those wonderful carbs. Instead, I will share them with you.

Dr. Harriette Schapiro, my SDSU Biology teacher, gave me her mother’s recipe. She just rinsed then sautéed ‘til brown. If you want to do it differently, please do:

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Estelle Schapiro’s Latke’s 7 Potatoes – grate and rinse ½ Onion – grate 5 Eggs ½ Cup Matzo Meal 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 grind Pepper ½ Teaspoon Salt Oil – ¼ inch heated to medium. (Sizzle not spatter.) Put one big spoonful in the hot oil and press flat. Cook until golden, turn. Serve with apple sauce and sour cream.’