SIDE SALAD - Everything crunchy is good.

Every year, the Salad Clan is invited to the much anticipated Latkefest in Seminole Heights.

And every year, the event gets more and more wonderful.

New friendships are formed.

Glad tidings are shared.

And delcious food - like this caprese and spinach dip on challah bread bruschetta - is enjoyed.

Even the eggs are happy.

Alan Snel of the outstanding Bike Stories blog throws Latkefest each year.

He bestowed this lovely sombrero upon the salad family as a holiday present last night.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Hanukkah.