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Default Bitter Coleslaw :(


"kilikini" > wrote in message
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> Since I've been with my husband, I generally follow his mother's cole slaw
> recipe because it's what he grew up with, got used to and loves, now.
> When I make it, I shred up the "standard" green head of cabbage and some
> red onion. (The red onion adds some color. I find if you add red cabbage
> the red bleeds and the whole dish turns pink.) For the dressing I add
> some oil, some cider vinegar, a sprinking of sugar (splenda would work), a
> bit of pepper and some salt. I've used celery seeds in my mix, too and
> have never had it turn bitter. My guess would be that you used wine??
>
> Hope this helps.


Hmmm... Maybe the type of vinegar I used? I found another recipe that
calls for rice vinegar and no sweetener whatever. Might try that next.
Thanks!