Crispy, Salty & Oily- Latkes the real way
Every year I swear that I won't do it again the next year. Latkes. But then, the holiday season approaches: bright lights fill the sky, Christmas music blares from every radio station, the streets of NYC are packed with holiday shoppers. I can't help but love this time of year. It is my absolute favorite. In place of a Christmas tree, I decorate a "Chanukkah Table", full of wrapped gifts for my children, dreidels, tons of chanukkah gelt, and menorahs. I guess it's as close as I can get. And once I'm in the holiday spirit, I can't help but get the urge to whip out the potatoes and onions and start from scratch. I know that I could pick up some pretty decent latkes at many places in New York, but we all know that nothing, I mean nothing, beats homemade. So, with my Christmas music blasting, I roll up my sleeves, crack the windows open, and start frying... But, I will say that this year was different than most. I think I may have finally figured out how to a...