This section of Grandma's Jewish Home Cooking is dedicated to my friend, Danielle . The most important thing that one must remember is that these foods are is prepared according to the rules of kashrut which are the Jewish dietary laws. As I ponder this section of Jewish cooking, I wonder exactly what it will be like. I didn't think I had partaken of very many traditional foods but then I realized that among these dishes are foods that I absolutely adore. Starting with water bagels. I'm a huge fan of bagels for breakfast with cream cheese (my favorite is vegetable cream cheese) or ham and egg. For lunch, a bagel can be used as the bread for many type of meats, cheeses, and vegetables, such as lettuce and tomatoes. Another wonderful bread is onion poppyseed bread. Until I traveled to the Northeast, I had never eaten this type bread. When it comes to soup, I'm absoutely positive that the most famous is Chicken Soup with Matzah Balls. A steamy hot bowl will warm you to the bones on a cold wintery day. Potato latkes (similiar to the U.S. version of potato pancakes) are one of the most popular ways to use a potato, along with Potato Knishes. If you are every in New York City you must visit Katz's Deli. It is a Jewish kosher-style delicatessen on the Lower East Side of New York City. They are located on 205 E. Houston Street and it's on the south-west corner of Houston and Ludlow Streets. They have the best pastrami and corned beef, served on fresh rye bread. The first time that I saw the sandwich, I couldn't believe how high they piled the meat. I always have to order the potato pancakes that you can have with either sour cream or apple sauce. It is a very popular spot for famous people and our presidents, along with a popular film making spot. While preparing some of these dishes you have problems finding the products needed for Kosher dishes, just visit your local grocery store and look for Manischewitz products. These products are leading kosher products based in the United States.
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