On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 19:31:25 -0500, "limey" >
wrote:

>Victor, I made your recipe today. I had never eaten red cabbage before but
>it was absolutely delicious. You've made a convert! Many thanks.
>
>Dora


A couple of years ago, the lunchroom at work used to have red cabbage
and apples on the salad bar quite often. I loved the stuff and
figured it was fairly low in calories. I made sure I got a nice big
helping when it appeared. The German lady who made it (and I've
forgotten her name) was happy to tell me how she did so, but used
vague terms like "a little butter."

The following year, I noticed it was never there (except occasionally
the commercial version) and asked when she was going to make it again.
She told me to ask the manager. When I did so, the manager shrugged
and indicated maybe soon, but then she blurted out "Do you know *how
much* butter she puts in the recipe? My grandmother used to make red
cabbage & apples and she didn't use anywhere near as much butter!"

No wonder it was so good :> So much for "diet food!"

Anyway, the German lady retired, the German granddaughter is assigned
to another cafeteria, and the manager now is Latina. No more red
cabbage & apples.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!