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HOLIDAY RECIPES
Hanukkah Cat. Written & il
lustrated by Chaya Burstein,
Kar-Ben Copies, Inc., 6800
Tildenwood Lane, Rockville,
Md. 20852, 1985, ages 4-8,
$4.95 paperback.
Reviewed by Barbara Goldin
A stray kitten is attracted
to the Hanukkah candles
glowing in Lenny’s window.
Lenny wants to keep the kit
ten, but his parents disagree,
saying that she’ll scratch the
furniture and chase the birds.
However, they are willing to
let the kitten stay temporari
ly until Hanukkah is over.
Hanukkah cat causes trou
ble just as Lenny’s parents
predicted. She gets caught in
a tree, brings home a bird in
her mouth and upsets a plate
of latkes. Lenny combs the en
tire neighborhood trying to
find a home for the cat until
he’s tired and hungry and
eventually lost. Luckily,
Hanukkah cat knows the way
home. On the last night of
Hanukkah, Lenny opens his
three presents: a scratching
post, a cat collar with bells on
it, and a basket. “But... why
are we giving these presents to
Hanukkah cat?” asked Lenny.
“And where is my present?”
“Right here!” say his
mother and father as they give
him Hanukkah cat to keep
forever.
This short chapter book
with orange, black and white
illustrations on each page will
appeal to children ages 4 to 8.
Chaya Burstein’s illustrations
are full of warmth, humor and
entertaining details. One scene
depicts Lenny lying in bed
with his feet sticking out of
the covers as he reaches for
the kitten in a shoebox.
Another shows relatives com
ing for a Hanukkah party and
an aunt lifting Lenny off his
feet to kiss him.
The story moves well with
lots of action and dizJogue.
Mrs. Burstein manages to add
information about Hanukkah
subtly: Lenny feeds a potato
latke to the kitten; he makes
a Judah the Maccabee
snowmgui; he tells the story of
Judah to the cat; and he and
his cousins play dreidel.
Because this book is divided
into eight short chapters, you
can read one chapter a night
and save the wonderful ending
for the last night of Hanuk
kah. But more than likely,
your Ustener will want to hear
this warm tede all at once, on
each of the eight nights of
Hanukkah.
Reprinted from The Jewish
Post & Opinion.
Happy
Chanukah
During Chanukah it is tradi
tional to serve potato latkes
(pancakes), but other foods,
such as donuts, which are fried
in oil, are also prepared to re
mind us of the miracle that
took place. If you would like
something different for a dairy
meal try the following recipe.
Cheese-Rice Latkes
2 cups cooked brown or white rice
3 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese freshly ground pepper
(or similar type of cheese} pinch of salt
3 large eggs, separated 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
3 tbsp. flour ' vegetable oil for frying
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cooked rice, cheese,
egg yolks, flour, salt and pepper.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tar
tar until they are stiff but not dry. Fold the beaten whites into
the rice-cheese mixture until completely combined.
In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat about 2 tbsp. of
oil until it is hot. Spoon 2-3 tbsp. of battei onto the skillet for
each latke and flatten it slightly with the back of a spoon. Fry
the latkes, turning them once, until they are golden brown on
both sides. Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil to the
skillet as needed. Serve hot. Makes 15-16 small latkes.
Traditional Potato Latif.es
5 large potatoes
1 large onion
2 eggs
cup matzoh meal
V2 tsp. salt (or more to taste)
Oil for frying
Grate potatoes and drain off excess water. Grate onion and
add onion, eggs, salt and matzoh meal to potatoes. Mix well.
Heat about V2 inch of oil in frying pan. Add potato mixture,
one tablespoonful at a time, into hot oil. When golden brown
on edges, turn over and brown on other side. Remove from pan
and drain on paper towels or brown paper bag. Serve with ap
plesauce, sugar, or (if dairy meal) sour cream.
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