2020 Home for the Holidays

Page 36 2020 Home for the Holidays LINCOLN DAILY NEWS November 25, 2020 cinnamon rolls from oven and pour evenly over rolls. Return to oven and bake until golden, about 5 more minutes. Serve warm. Karen Hargis and her son, Scott, were adopted into Hargis’ best friend’s family about 40 years ago. For as long as they can remember, the Paris/Seggelke special Christmas dinner was “Champ Sandwiches.” What is a Champ Sandwich? Hargis asked the same thing when she first heard of it. The Champ Sandwich from Jerry’s Restaurant located in Lexington, Kentucky had thinly sliced ham grilled with swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, and a special sauce, kind of like thousand island dressing. While Jerry’s Restaurant in Lexington closed in 1989, the Champ Sandwich can still be found on the menu at the privately owned Jerry’s Restaurant in Paris, Kentucky. For the Hargis’ and this wonderful family, the Champ Sandwich was an ongoing tradition; the perfect “go to,” easy to fix, family friendly meal they could eat quickly so they could get back to the real party . . . the Christmas story, games and gifts. Just the mention of Christmas, brings different images into the minds of those who celebrate. There is something comforting about following the same traditions mom and dad did during the holidays, especially when it comes to food. Certain foods are fully ingrained into family holidays and eaten only once a year. What makes these recipes so special are the memories with family, year after year. It is the traditional favorites that make Christmas perfect! [Lisa Ramlow]