"Sylvia Fratti's Cole Slaw"

My mom, Sylvia Fratti, used to make her own Cole Slaw.

What I remember about it, besides

being delicious, was that she would put our initials in grated carrot on top of the bowl, LAB. Liz, Bobby and Al. I don't know why she did this. Maybe to make us feel special. Maybe it was her way of decorating. Whatever it was, it is a good memory and that's all that counts.

I never got her recipe, and so I searched all over for one, found a couple that were close, tweaked them a little and bingo, I had it! Here it is for you. Just in time for the fourth. Next time I make it I think I'll add my grandchildren's and great grandson's initials. GSZL, Gabby, Sophia, Zach and Levi. Why not make it memorable for them too!

Sylvia Fratti's Cole Slaw

2 lb. cabbage shredded

1/2 of a large, sweet onion, grated

1 small carrot grated

1 teaspoon of salt

1/2 c sugar

1/2 c mayonnaise

1/2 c plain vinegar

1/3 c cold water

Place first three ingredients in an airtight container

Mix the remaining 5 ingredients and pour over

Seal container and shake well to mix liquid into vegetables

Refrigerate at least overnight (inverting container occasionally to distribute

liquid)

Serve with slotted spoon. Serves 10-12

And if you want to create memories grate a little extra carrot for the top!

Liz❤️