Sour cream holds a special place in Jewish cuisine, with a variety of dishes commonly topped or mixed with it.

During the Nine Days, when we mourn the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) leading up to Tishah B'Av, refraining from eating meat serves as a reminder of the meat sacrifices that can no longer be made.

Potatoes often get a bad rap for being perceived as fattening due to their carb content, but they are actually nutritious and low in fat, providing essential nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and folate.