Jewish Mums Try Other Jewish Mums' Latkes

Three Jewish Mums taste and review each other's cooking to see who makes the best Potato Latkes. Who will win? 🤔
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[@subhajitdeysarkar9724]

This panel is so wholesome. No toxicity at all.

[@MsRose00]

Exactly. These other mom’s need to look to these women on how to conduct themselves.

[@MyBusanEscape]

@@MsRose00 A little nice is okay but I live for the pettiness.

[@JerrythePope]

These moms aren't real jews then.. they don't complain enough.

[@purple7vi0let]

That’s what’s most important indeed.

[@dashingtherouxthesnow4017]

Makes a pleasant change from the usual videos in this series

[@rudymwaurah]

So calm and chill. I imagine either one of them saying, "I'm not angry, I'm just very disappointed in you."

[@CrimmySkyy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@CinziaDuBois]

I love these ladies. They're all so supportive of each other's cooking.

[@KyleRBell-pe7yy]

The Jewish diaspora is a very supportive group of people. It's inspiring.

[@10BriBear]

@@KyleRBell-pe7yy łoo

[@Sarah-ny1ug]

As a Muslim I’ve never had much exposure to Judaism. Thanks buzzfeed for creating this series. I love learning about Jewish culture. These women are elegant and very well mannered. The food looks good too. Shalom

[@erichamilton3373]

These potato pancakes are general Central European culture. This is not Jewish food--this is ALSO Jewish food. Those of us not Jewish called them "potato pancakes"--they're the same as these "latkes".

[@mblackops2]

The only experience I’ve had with Judaism is them kicking my grandpa outside of his home and land and forcing him and his family to walk 3 months into Lebanon where they stayed at a refugee camp until he passed away.

[@benjaminr6153]

Buzzfeed unfortunately however seems to have this “thing” where all their Jews and Jewish stuff are ashkenazi (and broadly secular). Perhaps that’s because the Jewish population of the UK and the US are more like that. The Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews (those whose immediate family remained in the Middle East and North Africa since antiquity) can be culturally quite different. It would be nice is buzzfeed showed some culture and cuisine from that community.

[@BigmanDogs]

Yeah same I don't really know anything about Jewish food. But I think most European jews eat about the same as other europeans.

[@jodishapiro9257]

@@BigmanDogs not exactly. Latkes are more similar to the European palate however matzo ball soup and challah (the previous videos) are distinct from other foods. There are also a ton of other Jewish foods that are very different from European foods.

[@boochi7087]

"I like a bigger one. Latke that is." Oh Beth you! 🤭😂 Congrats Stacey!

[@narutofanz85]

Loved the fact they were all so respectful of each other's dish instead of immediately berating and coming in with criticisms.

[@Miss_Camel]

I wish there was a channel like this with ONLY ppl this kind and polite and gracious. I need that in my life.

[@EzraTheEpic]

Jews support Jews

[@clown2657]

They had criticisms but it was constructive criticism nothing rude just expressing opinion. Best episode I seen yet

[@shepoopedinhisbed9745]

it's potato and onion thrown into oil, not much you can fuck up there

[@呉凌風]

I’m quite happy for Stacey getting the win this time. All three mums are very likeable and fair in their scoring. But since Beth has won in the other two videos, it’s nice to see the other mums also getting the recognition they deserved.

[@its_my_my]

SPOILER ALRRT

[@beverleeo980]

Why do you think it's ok to say who won in the comments. Asshole.

[@Louisiana666]

It just shows not everyone is perfect since Beth didn’t continue her streak 😋

[@mr.obamium8074]

@@beverleeo980 nigga just watch the videos then look at the comments

[@tokinGLX]

jewish mums be like: "there is such good flavor in this! i can taste the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, all of it! amazing!"

[@staciii2864]

Milk! All the seasonings😂😂🤣🤣 not bland at all

[@goodheadplease678]

The good ending

[@sarabellucco8279]

Was waiting for this comment

[@gabs8240]

I mean they are cooking traditional dishes what do u want them to start adding to it? 😂 I’m sure that u could make it more interesting if u experimented with it though!

[@sinaain]

@@gabs8240 it’s a reference to “black grandmas try other black grandmas sweet potato pie ” video in which one of the testers was super critical in a totally obnoxious way and her saying something like “I can’t taste anything! where’s the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg!” This became a inside joke in those buzzfeed videos, so by saying that the Jewish mums tasted everything, the commenter is saying that the mums in this video were very nice to each other while in many of those other buzzfeed videos other mums/grandmas/fathers were highly critical of each other, possibly in order to increase their own chances of winning.

[@diptimadan1461]

I love how they’re so polite about the whole thing and don’t at all try to drag the others down. Some episodes of this segment “people tasting other people’s food” can get quite brazenly critical and nasty but these 3 lovely ladies are just so pleasant to watch.

[@ericthomason3307]

It's a uk thing

[@rebekahyoder9335]

They are so unfailingly kind to one another. It's lovely to watch. If they ever wanted to share recipes I'd absolutely tune in.

[@LiannaSkarsgard]

All the mums were so nice about each other’s cooking

[@Bushwhacker-so4yk]

Stacey is totally right about latkes making the house smell. We have to turn on the fans and open all the windows to get the oniony, oily smoke smell out.

[@brvndxxxn]

Nothing in the world smells so delicious to me!

[@sweeney60]

Last Hanukkah I was at, the host fried them in gee, it was far less smoky to cook a large batch.

[@gomamon8439]

I love that latke smell. My house feels more like a home when it smells of freshly fried latkes.

[@TheMindfreak75]

We love a supportive panel!!!! Able to give constructive criticism and ratings but able to highlight the positives about the other mums dishes

[@ayushi5768]

I really like how you were able to bring Phoebe Buffay for this video.

[@ninaninaninachannel8375]

😆

[@gracekamau9941]

💯💯😂😂😂

[@meganngeorge]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂😂

[@victoriab7148]

Well, Lisa Kudrow who plays Phoebe Buffay is actually Jewish, so you're not too far off 😅

[@shonamcmahon8487]

Always respectful and nice

[@coladordevictoria]

Those mums (I care -1000000 about if theyre jewish, muslims or they believe in a giant scallop) are just LOVELY. They are nothing like other ones giving 0 and spitting the other mums food. Please more videos with them!!!!

[@missbaksh]

I have loved every video that these ladies have been in. No snarky attacks, just gentle critique and genuine compliments. I also need to try making latkes now, I need Stacey's recipe!

[@puapucuve6643]

In the United States, my friend's grandmother fried her latkes in chicken fat and they were so delicious. I've never had a better latke than hers.

[@rawkhawk414]

bro i'm not jewish but there is NOTHING like shmaltz (chicken fat). gguuuuuuhhhh shit is so good. best french fries i ever made were fried in homemade shmaltz. i saved the fat layers from making chicken stock in the fridge in a jar. give it a go. xoxo

[@cyd4305]

I prefer videos like these where they are respectful and honest and fair

[@YakkityYakk]

They are all so sweet & mild mannered 🥺

[@Ja-uu9ep]

They're so polite. Also I love Melissa's logic of 'I wish it was a bit smaller so I could eat more of it' lmao

[@execbum1]

I love these ladies. They have made the other mums try videos the best and by far the nicest to watch.I love how positive they are and how they appreciate other mums food and don't try to bring them down at all. They've really done Jewish mums justice by being so kind and fair.

[@Marp-88]

I love the wholesome criticism of any. Love this ladies. ❤️

[@JasontheMason5]

I don't think the scores have ever been this close wow...

[@MsRose00]

Because these women are being kind and fair towards one another. Notice you don’t have people making faces or spitting stuff out! Nice to see.

[@theseekergirl4303]

Probably cause they can all cook well lol

[@erinmelendez3153]

It’s refreshing to see them all so supportive

[@comawhite015]

I love how supportive of each other they are, it's so nice

[@deemichelle3835]

Awe Beth is so sweet. And I love her sense of humor. She is very sweet and also silly. All 3 women are very kind and respectful which is warms my heart...

[@treatsandtravels06]

These mums were super polite ❤️

[@ezabellasahadath2155]

Wow first panel that was so amazingly supportive of each others food .love this

[@moon8401]

Oh my i want all these lovely women on all the next vedios. There all so respectful, nice and honest. Love women supporting other women instead of dragging them.❤

[@jaycobbina9529]

I was a cook in a Jewish care home so i learnt to cook all the Jewish classics.... my favourite definitely the salt beef !!!

[@deedee8772]

God bless you

[@OGAdriana]

I love these moms!! They're so kind and encouraging, always.

[@lisag.4054]

These women are really pleasant to watch. Honest and still polite.

[@ShaXV]

I really enjoy when they are nice to each other. Honest... and fair.... it's awesome!!!!

[@theneongamerhd2996]

These lovely ladies make watching so fun and immersive, going in depth about the food, they embrace the differences in each of their versions and its just so sweet

[@shay4705]

This is the most mature wholesome panel I have ever seen.

[@thihal123]

Totally agree that they’re not the most healthy food, but they are very tasty 😋

[@keshawnbaldwin977]

There's so chill and very respectful

[@LetsCookItaliano]

Love these mums! And I so want to try all of their food! 😍😍😍

[@njss3442]

Huge fan of your channel!

[@LetsCookItaliano]

@@njss3442 awww thank you!

[@fadis6257]

These ladies are calm, nice and positive, it made feel better! What a charming classy attitude!

[@ceejay3121]

they’re all so nice and sweet 🥺❤️

[@hihowareya4004]

Love that they all scored fairly, & weren’t rude or toxic for the cameras. I’ve always wanted to try Latkes 😋🤤.

[@rachelmundey2737]

These mums are the kindest mums, so lovely! 😍

[@SheilaGrant44]

These are the nicest most polite people 🥰

[@mb2770]

So I just found out my super original recipe is Jewish traditional food and I was proudly sharing my potato fritters recipe with everyone 😂

[@deedee8772]

God bless you

[@tofuwiener]

that's so cute haha

[@Alex-lv7mz]

Its refreshing to see taste videos like this with constructive criticism and no negative, toxic, or petty comments or going out of their way to put down the other's persons dishes. I like that

[@jeannebono9267]

Love these positive ladies.

[@hellenm.9421]

We have it in Latvia too, eat usually with sour cream or cranberry jam.

[@meow7629]

aweee they’re all rlly nice but it’s so cute how detailed stacy makes her reviews

[@mu3805]

They're all so humble and nice :)

[@mmuhd]

ALL of the ladies are WINNERS! Good character and their scores are damn close. Well-done Jewish moms.....love you 💌

[@mpaiaina1131]

These ladies are so nice and polite. Food shouldn't be a hate contest. More please

[@LaCurlySue562]

They're all so wonderfully delightful ❤

[@brownbbydoll1777]

I wish they would have served all the latkes with apple sauce and sour cream because that’s when it tastes best 😋 I could eat potato Latkes all day lol

[@StormAngelWolf]

Close competition love how one mom has a strength while in another dish another mom is better lovely.

[@missruthie81]

Blondie looks like Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe from FRIENDS). Pretty lady!

[@TheFrenchLady79]

Latkes look super similar to a meatless Persian “Kotlet” , beautiful video 💖

[@emiliawojto1500]

Kotlet in polish is a dish thats a slice of breaded meat 🤣

[@travoedoi]

Cutlet or smth?

[@krishjayaprabhakaran5935]

They are si wholesome and non toxic. :D

[@itshellosepi]

so sweeeet 💓 love the Mums 😊 Latkes look soooo delicious 🤤

[@sarahsouza6980]

Love them!! Keep the videos coming please!!

[@anndeecosita3586]

I found a latke mix in the Jewish section of the grocery store. I add extra seasoning and garlic flakes. delicious.

[@maryv8408]

I'd love to try all these mum's cooking!

[@dbeltran5137]

I remember being a kid and our teacher read us a book about Hanukkah. Afterward we had Latke with applesauce. I wanted more lol I need to make some Jewish friends. I’ll trade some tamales for some latke 🤤

[@terriatca1]

I'll trade you Nova Scotian Donairs and Blueberry Grunt for your Tamales.

[@solo-mons]

I’m bringing in soofganiyot to school in a few days for Chanukah :)

[@antonias2556]

@@solo-mons haven't had soofganyit in forever...I'll trade you some lasagna and cannoli

[@gomamon8439]

I’ll happily share my recipe with you. I’m always open to teaching people the joys of latkes!

[@jesusgamboa9899]

Im not sure that it would be a good idea to give tamales to Kosher-observant Jews since they are traditionally made with lard (which gives the masa great flavor and texture).

[@The_Eleventh_Sign]

love the personalities here

[@PhoenixL0vee]

Can wait til my dad get into the holiday mood and make me some latkes 😍 happy Hanukkah and merry Christmas everyone!

[@emmathepaperquiller4263]

That’s the Monday vibes I needed!

[@lylyluvda916]

I had a Jewish co-worker that introduced these to me. They were absolutely delicious.

[@julia1379-m8y]

It is crazy how similar polish cuisine is to the Jewish one. We also have chalkas and Latkes! It is probably due to quite big society of Jewish people in Poland before 2nd ww

[@shawnm7246]

Yep thats exactly why.

[@allyoopdan991]

Poland had a huge amount of Jews living in Eastern Europe until Hitler came along.

[@shawnm7246]

@@allyoopdan991 lol kinda her point sir.

[@allyoopdan991]

@@shawnm7246 but not everyone is aware of history.

[@erichamilton3373]

Potato pancakes are eaten throughout Central Europe--it's a regional thing. Having a German mom, this was Christmas food.

[@franzig.7370]

the jewish moms always seem like they can’t wait to hang out after and exchange recipes - i love it!!

[@Foo007]

Beth is a national treasure!

[@kc-wr1ui]

More of these videos!

[@olderoscendant]

God Bless Jewish Mums.

[@katsiehansie]

I’d love to see polish mums trying other mums pierogi/gołobki!

[@JC-zy5gg]

I like these moms, they’re like the Italian moms, wholesome and give positive feedbacks, they don’t spit other moms food out and say spiteful things just because they want better scores.

[@mikih636]

I never knew what latkas were until my mom worked for a Jewish family. They would take us to church on Sundays and had us celebrate Hanukkah with them. I fell in love with latkas and matzo ball soup!! 😍 this episode made me hungry!

[@erichamilton3373]

I grew up with these as Christmas food, certainly December food. I'm not Jewish at all, and I call them potato pancakes, but they're made exactly the same way with grated onion and can be accompanied with apple sauce, jam or sour cream or sugar.

[@lanh1380]

Ah I moved to the UK from Sydney and wish I was closer to a Jewish community like I grew up in near Bondi 😫 Miss the parties, festivities and the food!

[@simonsez1787]

I’ve learned in 3 videos when Melissa says something is salty, Beth is going to think it’s perfect 😆. I’d trust Beth because I like my food well seasoned 😁

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

Can those 3 mums please meet up and cook together. I need them as a whole series. That's all.

[@Ilikefrogs..]

My mom's dad is Jewish and she made these a lot when I was growing up. They are so amazing, I wish she had made them more. I'm learning to make them now so my daughter can try them.

[@brookiexjames]

4:38 killeddd me "please sir can I have some more" 💀

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

These are the BEST videos so far. The Jewish ladies are full of class, respect & politeness.

[@maxglendale7614]

All the Latkes seemed really good. Three way tie!!!

[@First._.Last.]

Wait, what? 5:58 "I give this latke a 9/10 because it's full of flavor. I'd give it a 10/10 if it was a bit smaller because then I could just eat more of it." 😅 Glad to have discovered another panel that I can count on to be enjoyable!

[@Anew1008]

These ladies are the best!

[@lordlandbeast]

Who else is a Jewish mom and was sitting here the entire time thinking that none of these look like latkes 🤣

[@laurarose3041]

I’m confused about what batter one of them was talking about … do people use a batter? My mom definitely doesn’t 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lordlandbeast]

@@laurarose3041 right! My parents lived in the UK, and my dad said he never heard of that ethier 😂 And these look like mashed potatoes to us! The thumbnail is what a latke looks like to me lmao!

[@brenbeauty]

Is Judaism a religion. why ppl sayin Jewish like its a race

[@henrystoes6508]

@@brenbeauty it’s not a race as jews can be black white or brown, but it’s a group of related ethnicities that all practice judaism.

[@LivingInTheShade]

Love these mum's I really want to try Jewish food, we need to know how they make them.

[@jbizzo2125]

So far these ladies have been the nicest and fairest

[@karinipanini6215]

My jewish teacher brought these to class when I was younger with applesauce and I loved them ever since ( while the class hated them )

[@davidlee4903]

Everyone was so nice!

[@layahYasharahla]

Shalom last day of the feast /Passover I think I want to try these ❤

[@hiroikkuneko]

One day, in second grade, I ran home with a recipe for potato latkes. My family, who celebrates christmas, was open to the idea of making potato latkes. Every year, my mom made potato latkes. One year, she made it, and I was blown away… these latkes were among the best I’ve ever had in my entire life, and I’ve had a lot…. Since then, she had progressively become the only person in her Jewish college friend group who could cook latkes properly, as everyone has stated…

[@murphplaya]

these people are so much more chill and pleasant, most of these videos have 3 people who cant cook but feel as if they can judge like gordon ramsay

[@iamhshai2992]

So sweet too

[@JuniperBoy]

Latkes are pretty similar to Belarusian draniki. I like them best with salted salmon and sour cream.

[@StormAngelWolf]

Great comfort food for sure love it.

[@aida_amore]

I love potatoes!! Now I really want to make this. It looks delicious.

[@beaub2409]

These where such nice moms, very enjoyable

[@MiaMilesOfficial]

It’s That Season!!!!

[@de_egggroll7636]

As soon as i heard her say this one needs more spice i knew she was winning