On Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:17:48 -0700, US Janet >
wrote:

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>I made German Potato Salad first thing this morning. The rest of the
>meal will be Bratwurst and Cole Slaw.
>
>For the first time ever I bought a jar of Miracle Whip. This is
>because my husband says my slaw doesn't taste right. Sister-in-Law
>says use the potato salad sauce that Mother-in-Law gave me. I've
>never used it because it uses Miracle Whip. Tonight is the night.
>Gosh Miracle Whip is sweet!.
>Shredded cabbage
>diced onion
>shredded carrot
>Miracle Whip
>Milk to thin.
>No sallt
>No pepper
>(if you're making potato salad you add hard boiled eggs, yellow
>mustard and sweet pickles)
>(I had to add a bit of Applle Cider Vinegar to the slaw to add just a
>touch of bite)
>Cross my fingers, see if it is right.
>Janet US


I grew up with Miracle Whip and switched to Hellman's once I moved off
to college.

As I was reading your post above and saw mention of Miracle Whip, the
first thing that came to mind was its overly sweet taste, and Bingo! -
you mentioned it!