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SUNDAY BRUNCH Potato Latkes
I first came across these babies when I was about fifteen working at a senior retirement community. It was in Palm Beach county in Florida, so most of our residents were Jewish and potato latkes were a frequent suspect in the menu. Even though most time they were greasy and soggy, I always saw the potential in what these crunchy, creamy, heavenly cakes could achieve. The recipes below prove my point:
Potato Latke with Smoked Salmon, egg, and watercress cream (pictured)
Christmas at the Schlandersons. Homemade potato parsnip onion latkes with house cured salmon. Bacon (Nature’s perfect food.) Croque Monsieur made on home made bread with over-easy eggs, tallegio cheese and coppa.
In the foreground: black beans, mashed potatoes, latkes, and avocado with melted cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
In the background: two fried eggs with spinach on latkes served with crawfish étouffée.
First trip to Oregon, overnighting in the little town of Jacksonville. I had two goals for this trip: I wanted to get my picture taken next to an enormous chainsaw, and I wanted to eat an honest, prescription-grade Lumberjack Breakfast. I felt that with both of these experiences under my belt, I could say that I’d experienced the alpha and the omega of the state.
Walked around the main drag on Saturday morning, but the only restaurant open was a jewish deli. So: out with the mile-high stack of pancakes and pile of bacon. In with pastrami and eggs, challa toast, potato latkes, and fried corned beef. Not a bad trade.
A fantastic breakfast of latkes, scrambled eggs with feta, green peppers and sun-dried tomatoes with toast.
Polish Breakfast with at least 3 kinds of potatoes: pierogies, mashed potatoes, and potato pancakes.
