o~ 24 PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW Wednesday, December 9, ages — ° «! : @ | Light the candles for a festive feast ~ Every year around this time, Jewish people around the world foods that are eaten and enjoyed at Hanukkah time. celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. - With every bite, the mood grows even more festive as every- Also referred to as the Feast of Dedication or the Feast of the . one takes delight in these rich, flavorful foods that recall the mir- Maccabees, Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish victory over acle. of the oil. the Syrians in 165 B.C.E. under the leadership of Judas Vea This Hanukkah, celebrate the festival of lights with the follow- and the rededication of the ancient Hebrew Temple. © . ing variation on traditional potato latkes, courtesy of Jewish Cook- Though nota religious holiday, Hanukkah is rich with sym- ing in America” (Knopf), by Joan Nathan. : bolism and cultural traditions: The lighting of the menorah, for ex-. = ample, symbolizes the miracle in which a day’s supply of pure. ZUCCHINI PARMESAN LATKES Yield: 2 pancakes, - olive oil burned for eight straight days — accounting for the his-. _-2 pounds zucchini torical eight day holiday and the eight candles on the menorah.”---:1/2 pound russet potatoes, pee To light a menorah properly start on the far right side of the —__ 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice menorah by lighting a single candle or oil wick at nightfall onthe . ©. 1cupchopped scallions ee Hand Dipped Belgian Callebaut -. s@ Harlan’s Island Creams — — ‘Chocolate Covered Ginger 2 Sugar Free Chocolates 9842 - ‘2nd St., Sidney. (Second and Sidney Ave.) first night of Hanukkah... 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 5D o- 0 ‘ 55 - The candles are lit by a “shamash” or service candle that has - 1 teaspoon chopped garlic Zz ot own place on the menorah, slightly apart from the rest of the 3/4 cup chopped parsley 2 candles. Add an additional candle on each successive night, light- teaspoon salt. -ing from left to right, with the newest candle lit first, until the 1/2 tablespoon pepper. eighth night, when all eight candles 2 are lit. Allow the candles to ~.. 2 teaspoons sugar - ~-burn themselves out... <> 1/3 cup flour. In‘addition to the s songs that a are ‘sung throdenout the holiday. <2 medium eggs : and the lighting of the menorah, there’s the dreidel, another well: Peanut oil for frying - ese ae ~ known, symbol of Hanukkah. A very popular game for childrén, -. ‘°1: Grate the zucchini and potatoes and toss in athe Jemonj juice’ the dreidel is'a four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side, -to prevent browning. Squeeze the zucchini and potatoes through te “acknowledging the occurrence of the great miracle. Players use. towels or a sieve. It is imperative that you get almost ail thei mois: a _ items like raisins, nuts or r chocolate coins. (gelt) as s tokens or r Play: - ture ‘out of the vegetables. ; ing chips... = - 5 2: Add the scallions, cheese: garlic, Y/ 2: cup of the parsley, salt : and pepper, ‘sugar, flour, and ¢ eggs and toss to, make s sure that the gredients are well mixed. a °3.Heat a 1/2 inch of peanut ili in'a pan ‘until hot aT add thin silve: ‘dollar: size pancakes, frying over, high: heat until: golde s Take the stairs instead of the” ~~ elevator. Walk, don’t. ride, * = The arrival of the'n new W year : is anatural time to evaluate the : am —- : your goal, elevator. . Walk, “-past’and resolve how: things | “Choose what to P chance decid e. - Have confidence that: whenever possible. Reduce the a “should be in the future. - 2) how to: change. and make: a. “ you can overcome obstacles fat'in your diet, and increase " -Astraight shaft. oe : oo "299: Bento : “changes for 1999, remember... your health-improvement plan accomplishments, and take it’ back or quit smoking.’ we the ‘best way to: break a bad” in. an area in which you're: one step ata time. Ittakes time _ © Emotional health — Re . habit is to: replace it with a . likely to succeed, and don’ttry.. to believe that a new, healthy ward and compliment yourself good one. Here. are some: ~ to change more than one or habit is more rewarding than. when you achieve a goal. Vol- - |deasi - twohabitsatatime. =... an‘old, unhealthy pattern... unteer at the‘charity of your © Assess your situation — os @ Take action — Carry out... Following are some areas choice. Talk back when your Is your health at risk because your plan. Take advantage of - where most people could stand inner voice. says ‘something. - of your lifestyle? What are the _ community resources (at local,... some improvement and some: negative. Find time forfunona ~ health risks that you can re-. Y's and community centres or possible methods for doing so: regular basis, Count your © ~ duce? (smoking, high blood at your place of worship), or. Physical health — Exer-. _ blessings, Make a list of people. - pressure). What about yourself. get a self-help manual on the —_ cise three times a week -—- . who love you and put in some- can n you earn to. enhance? (fit: area you have chosen. Join. . start by. taking. brisk walks, . place you'll see it often. rose edonald Pad. | 656-7710 the mess? Why not have - your office or family Christmas Party ST Hour : ‘Age. Bp Your red car ie stuck In trafficl | Slide the blocking vehicles away Y to escape the gridlack. 40... : challenges, ranked beginner to. pene Pere i! H iy hoe MWA ry y we Wh NING ; 5 & lsh NG ie your. Christmas Party. Groups — © up to 50. Call : 65 ae “a id ® le oe Arte pets a PBO50009 .. searngagnenuaesnite sant “open Thurs, and Fri. ‘until 8: 00 p, m. 7 2496 Beacon Ava, Sidney: + 2625 Estevan Ave. Mctoria: 655-7171 " > 6792 Oldteld Rd, “Vt Kath Hes f breakfast or ee ‘by our cozy fireplace. a Mec Children’ 's 5 Bookshop