Jean Meltzer’s schtick is bringing Judaism to the romance fiction shelf with witty, fun books that’ll have you laughing, crying, and learning about yourself, Jewish traditions, and a variety of other topics. In this episode, Rachel interviews Jean about her writing journey, books, chronic disability, and more.
Recipe: We’re making latkes! This tasty food is an appetizer or side dish commonly served over Hanukkah, where the oil used to fry them symbolizes the oil that burned in the temple. You will need 3-4 russet potatoes, a small onion, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of matzo meal or breadcrumbs, salt and pepper to taste, and oil. Use a food processor or grater to grate the potatoes and onion. If you’re using a food processor, you can do both vegetables at the same time. Drain the excess liquid and put the grated potato and onion into a bowl with all the other ingredients. Mix it up! Form the patties, or pancakes. You’ll want to use about a quarter cup of the mixture for each one. Pour the oil into a frying pan and set the stovetop to medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry your latkes for 4 minutes on each side. They’re best when hot! If you aren’t going to serve them immediately, put them in the oven at 200 to keep them warm. You can enjoy your latkes plain, or with the traditional toppings of applesauce or sour cream.
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Artwork by @stephanieilana
Music: Clementi Sonatina No. 1 in G Major III
Editor: Alex Schmitz
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