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tomturbomatic

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Here is the sort of modernized version of a 1904 recipe from a Knox Gelatin contest. It came in 3rd, but the two that came in ahead of it are sort of forgotten. The Lady who submitted the recipe won a new sewing machine. The neighbor who made and served this at our 4th of July picnic decades ago is long gone and that was the only time I enjoyed this delightful salad. I did not think that I would, but I did.
1 Pkg Lemon Jello
3 oz vinegar
1 cup hot water
1 cup cold water
1/4 cup sugar
1 t salt
1.5 cups finely shredded cabbage
2/4 cup finely shredded carrots
3/4 cup + or - finely chopped onion
celery seed or finely chopped celery
optional: finely shopped sweet red peppers

In the early part of the 20th century, gelatin salads and desserts were served as a status symbol because, except in winter you needed a refrigerator to make the jello set up. Ice boxes did not get cold enough to be effective for Gelatin.
 
My friend Patty W. makes this salad occasionally for our church dinner. It includes all ingredients listed above, plus she puts black pepper in hers. When her mother was living, she made it anytime she brought food to any type of function. I like it pretty well.
 

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