As Chanukah nears, Jewish cooks focus on the perfect latke

by The Bulldog • December 4, 2015

Toronto Jews are preparing for Chanukah, which begins Sunday. Scott Rappoport has this to say about the potato pancake which is a staple of the Jewish holiday meal.

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