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Latke

Hey kiddo! Have you heard of latkes? It's a type of food that people eat during a special time of the year called Hanukkah.

Latkes are made with potatoes, flour, eggs, and sometimes onions. All the ingredients are mixed together and then formed into little patties. Then they're cooked in hot oil until they become crispy and golden brown.

Latkes are usually eaten with sour cream or applesauce on top. They're yummy and kind of taste like hash browns! People make them during Hanukkah to remember the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days.

So in a nutshell, latkes are a tasty potato treat that is part of a holiday tradition. Yum!
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