In 2018, there was a thread about retro foods, which reminded me of an earlier and similar thread in which Velveteen Ocelot told of the one and only time his mother served something known as "candle salad." I laughed so hard I was crying. Here is a link to the recipe:
https://www.thekitchn.com/the-candle-salad-a-retro-recipe-to-make-you-blush-food-history-192197
The Velveteen Ocelot (101,794 posts)
9. My mom made that once! Only once, I might add.
When one of these salads appeared by each of our plates at one Sunday dinner many years ago, my brother and I (we were teenagers) and my dad gave each other the side-eye and burst out laughing. Mom accused us of having dirty minds, to which we pled guilty. She didn't serve "candle" salads again.
Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #9)Mon Jul 9, 2018, 04:33 PM
Star Member 3catwoman3 (20,209 posts)
10. Actually, your post is the one I remember about that salad.
I laughed until I cried, just picturing the scene at your table. I think you had a photo of that salad. Topped with whipped cream, if I recall, so really suggestive for those having reached puberty.
I do think a flat cookie sheet, rather than a cupcake pan, would have produced better results. Just sayin'...
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