aunt vonda's taffy

3 c. sugar
3/4 c. vinegar
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla


cook until hard crack on thermometer.  add 1 tsp. vanilla.  our out on to buttered marbled slab.  pull with knives until cool enough to pull by hand into long strips.  cut marks into bite size pieces.  tap with knife to break. 

aunt vonda's honey candy

1 c. honey
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
pinch baking soda

cook until hard crack on thermometer.  add a pinch of baking soda.  pour out on to buttered marbled slab.  pull with knives until cool enough to pull by hand into long strips.  cut marks into bite size pieces.  tap with knife to break.  toss with powdered sugar so it doesn't stick to paper.

au gratin potatoes

white sauce:
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 c milk

melt butter in saucepan over low heat.  blend in flour, salt, and dash white pepper.  add milk all at once.  cook quickly, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles. 


2 c. white sauce
1 1/2 c. grated cheese
6-8 potatoes

cook potatoes in pressure cooker. 

layer cubed potatoes, grated cheese, sauce.  repeat layers.  bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.  need to cook longer if made ahead and refrigerated.

ham sauce

1/2 c. catsup
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1/4 c brown sugar
3-4 tbsp vinegar

mix and spoon liberally on ham.

*a family favorite.  original recipe from mom.