1st blog

I'm not sure what I am doing, but here I am anyway. I guess the best way to learn this stuff is just plow through it and hope some of it takes hold. Of course I had to go with a cooking theme it is really my only life long interest, so I am going to add things to this shaky learning process that I find comforting.
Today is the 4th of July and I'm going to a picnic. My sister-in-law has requested I make Oriental Salad. So for all of you here is my first on blog recipe. Fast and easy too.

Oriental Salad
1 package coleslaw mix (16oz.)
1 or 2 green onions chopped, greens and all
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup almond slices (toasted a little)
2 packages Ramon noodles Oriental flavor (crush noodles up fine)

Dressing:
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 flavor packages form Oriental noodles

Mix dressing ingredients together ahead of time and let set in refrigerator.
Mix coleslaw mix and green onions together. Add sunflower seeds, Almond slices, crushed noodles and dressing just before serving and mix.