I hope you had a very Merry Christmas. We had a very nice holiday that centered around faith, friends, family, and, of course, food. Like many families, we have food traditions. Christmas Day and Easter, we have ham and Potatoes Romanoff. The other sides may change, but the ham and potatoes are biannual favorites. I am really not sure of the origins of Potatoes Romanoff, nor do I know if these rich, cheesy potatoes have any connection to the Russian Romanoff family, but I do know they are delicious. Traditionally, my mom makes the potatoes and hosts the family meals at her house, but this year she is fighting some…