On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:37:50 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>ChattyCathy wrote:
>>
>> > Do you not eat cabbage at all.
>>
>> Nope. I don't even like coleslaw... Most of my friends know I despise
>> it, so they are not offended when I don't eat it if they make it.
>> However, my Dad is threatening to make his "special cabbage" in the next
>> few days. He said something about cooking it up with onions and...
>> something. I'll have to see how he makes it. I might even taste it...
>
>I can understand that. I have had enough coleslaw in restaurants and other
>places that I can appreciate anyone not liking it. However, I have also had
>some pretty good slaw.

slaws in restaurants can be very hit or miss. most of them are too
sweet or have way too much mayonnaise. i like to make this one:

cole slaw (adapted from 'the everyday cookbook' by betty wason)

2 cups (not too finely) shredded cabbage

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp dry mustard

1/2 tbl sugar

1 to 1 1/2 tbl rice vinegar

1 1/2 tbls sour cream }
} or 2 tbl mayonnaise
1 tbl mayonnaise }

* * * * * * * *

mix together mustard, sugar and vinegar.

to shredded cabbage in bowl, add 1/2 salt and toss. add the other
half, toss.

add vinegar mixture, toss.

add mayonnaise or sour cream/mayonnaise and toss. refrigerate.

4-6 side servings (it says here).

this keeps pretty well for a couple few days in the refrigerator.

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(i was visiting a woman a couple years after we had broken up, and she
said 'you know what i miss most about you?' i was expecting something
mooshy. she says 'your cole slaw.')

your pal,
blake