The perfect combo for a Southern Hanukkah.
Everyone loved basketball and rooted for the, then, Memphis State Tigers.
Peanut butter and banana sandwiches were in regular rotation in my lunchbox.
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Mysenior promwas held at Graceland.
And for my Jewish family, we always hadCorkys BBQ brisketalongsidemy moms potato latkesfor Hanukkah dinner.
That was the constant.
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You eat BBQ for Hanukkah?
he said in complete disbelief.
I replied with equal astonishment, you dont?
But it wasnt unusual for anyone else who grew up Jewish in Memphis.
While much of Memphiss barbeque identity is tied to pork and ribs, pork isnt Kosher.
Yall should try it our way this year.
(They ship nationwide!)
