[paulam]

Originally Posted by Hopeful_Bubbles

Pardon my ignorance but I've been curious- is latke anything like lefsa (sp?)? My stepdad's norwegian family makes the lefsa and a couple other things I won't even attempt to spell.

I think I remember reading somewhere that lefse is a type of bread. Latkes are made from a mixture of shredded potatoes, onion and eggs which are fried in oil. The story of Chanukah is about the one night supply of oil in the Temple in Jerusalem burning for 8 nights in 165 B. C., allowing the Jews to keep the Eternal Flame lit and rededicate the Temple.

We just finished dinner and my sons said this year's latkes were the best!
(Patting myself on the back!!!).

If I find the reference to lefse, I will PM it to you.

Have a happy holiday.

Sincerely,

Paula M.
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