Savor flavors of Hanukkah

Hanukkah, which continues through Sunday, is a family celebrationbuilt around an event that occurred more than 2,000 years ago.

Foods cooked in oil, such as potato pancakes or jelly doughnuts,are traditional to celebrate the miracle of the oil in the templethat lasted eight days when it should have lasted only one.

The baked version of potato pancakes here still uses oil (not asmuch as when you fry them, though) but does not require as much last-minute attention as the fried pancakes.

Potato pancakes can be served as a meal, but they also make agreat side dish with tender juicy brisket, another favorite Jewishdish. Cheese pastries also are symbolic to honor the …