Post season ponderings....

It seems like fall is finally here. This week sure was different, not having to rush around getting all the boxes delivered. There are very few leaves left on the trees as I look out my window, I am finally realizing that I am ready for a rest. Maybe I could even hibernate for the winter! Well, maybe not, but it feels cooler today and the skies are gloomy, so it sounds like a good day for a nap.

With so many great things in our boxes, I spent a lot of time trying to make use of things for my own family, and didn't get as many recipes posted as I would have liked. I did get a great recipe for coleslaw from a friend, though, in case any of you have some of that delicious red cabbage left to use up. I have had it a few times at their house, AFTER it came out of the freezer, and it is delicious! It is still crisp, not at all mushy, and I couldn't tell that it was not fresh. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I do!

Stacy

Freezer Coleslaw

1 Medium Cabbage shredded (Approx. 5 c.)

2-4 Carrots (approx. 2 c.)

1 Pepper chopped

1 Tbsp. salt per head of cabbage

1/3 Onion ( or 1 whole onion for 3 batches)

Mix salt with cabbage. Let stand 1 hr. Squeeze out excess water.

Add carrots, pepper, & onion.

Dressing

1 C. vinegar

2 c. sugar (or 1 1/2 c. honey)

1/4 c. water

Boil & cool til warm. Pour over slaw.

Add 1 tsp. whole mustard seed.

Put in containers & let stand overnight, then freeze. Can be frozen in bags.