Family Visit

​We haven’t seen our out of town children and Grandchildren since Christmas because of the pandemic. Last week our youngest son John and his family came for a much enjoyed 2 night visit, it motivated me to make home made cinnamon rolls and do some house cleaning! Our Grandson Hunter wanted to take his driver’s test but after calling for an appointment to take the test in their area our daughter in law discovered there was a 3 month wait and that you couldn’t even sign up more than 3 months ahead. So she tried Fairmont and was able to sign him up. So on Friday Hunter took his drivers test in Fairmont and passed his first try so it was a successful visit!
 
My favorite salad with tomatoes is the one I am sharing with you today, I think the secret is the tarragon vinegar so don’t substitute another kind!
 
Connecticut  Hill Salad
 
3 cucumbers, scored and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion cut in thin strips
3 medium tomatoes cut in 6 wedges
1 cup sugar
1 cup tarragon vinegar
1 cup sunflower oil
2 Tablespoons salt
1 Tablespoon black pepper
3/4 Tablespoon white pepper
1/2 cup freeze dried chives
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
 
Place cucumber, onion and tomatoes in a medium salad bowl. Combine the next 7 ingredients in a 1 quart bowl. Combine the 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl and add enough of the oil/vinegar mixture to make a thin paste add to remaining oil and vinegar mixture and whip until slightly thickened, pour over vegetables, toss and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
 
Have a safe and good week!