"Schmaltz" The App

It would tickle my Grandmother pink to know that a James Beard Award winning author released an iPad app praising the most underused and underrated natural recipe enhancer ever made, “Schmaltz.”

Michael Ruhlman, recently released what is being hailed as a “Love Song to a ForgottenFat” which consists of 25 or so recipes on how to make, use & store the precious “liquid gold” that our Great Grandmothers brought our families up on. Featuring old world recipes for matzo Ball Soup, Kishke, Kreplach Dumplings and even updated ones like Chicken Confit, this app is a must have for cooks looking to add a bit of old world soul to their repertoire.

At least Ruhlman is able to take a poke at himself by stating “I realize it may be presumptuous for a Goy to be writing about the fat of Ashkenazi Jews,” which lets you  know the book is light hearted and meant to bring a bit of joy into peoples lives hits holiday season.

Check out trailer for the app, which is available on iTunes; SCHMALTZ

Parsnip & Potato Latkes w/ Homemade Cinnamon Apple Sauce

There is something to be said about a warm plate of fresh made Latkes with a dash of either Sugar on them or some Applesauce on the side. Ok maybe that is just a feeling that only I have, but either which way, I feel that Latkes are something not enough people know how to make them properly. 

This recipe is an adaptation to my Great Grandmothers recipe that has been used by my family for almost 100 years. For those not in the know, a Latke is simple a Potato Pancake that has been seasoned and fried. 

Something of a treat that we grew up eating during the Holidays, Latkes are a fun thing to make with your Children, because nothing beats cooking with Family and eating fried bits of joy, as soon as they hop out the frying pan.

Enjoy!

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Happy Hanukkah (Hanukkah begins today at Sundown)

Happy Hanukkah

Understated Elegance

Hanukkah Starts This Week. Get Your Latke Game Up Too Par w/ These Potato Latkes (Just Like Grandma Makes)

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes

2 shallots, minced (4 tablespoons)

2 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)

4 eggs, lightly beaten

2 TBS all-purpose flour

1 tsp dried tarragon

2 tsp fresh chives, snipped

1 tsp dried mustard

2 tsp salt

Freshly ground black pepper

½ cup vegetable oil

Fresh chives, for garnish

Sour Cream for garnish

Apple Sauce for garnish

Sugar for garnish