On Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:56:37 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:21:10 -0600, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>
>> HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD
>> Origin: Dorothy Glaeser
>>
>> 8 Slices of bacon, diced. Fry until done but not crispy. Remove from
>> the pan and drain
>> Keep 4 Tablespoons bacon fat in the pan.
>> Saute (in the bacon fat) until golden, one large onion, diced.
>> Add: 4 Tablespoons white sugar
>> 2 Tablespoons white flour
>> 1 teaspoon table salt
>> Add: ¼ cup white vinegar
>> 1 ½ cups water
>
>Why do you say 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 cup of vinegar?
>
>This is a pet peeve on mine in recipes.
>
>-sw

Me too... should say sugar and vinegar to taste... same as s n' p to
taste. When I prepare food for others I skimp on the
dressings/seasonings and then let people adjust to their taste. I
really don't want someone dressing my salad, or sprinkling grated
cheese and hot pepper flakes on my pasta, same as I don't want anyone
creaming/sugaring my coffee.