Happy New Year!

How did you spend your New Year's Eve last week?

Uncle Sam just ended his fiscal year on September 30th.

Our office held a "New Years Eve" picnic today.

There was so much food. I'm new in the office so it was fun way to meet new people.

Rather than simmering carrots, I microwaved them for about two minutes.

I'd use at least 3/4 cup of green peppers next time if for nothing else to add some color to the mix.

MARINATED CARROTS

3 cups carrots, sliced 1/8 inch

3/4 cup sweet onion, sliced 1/4 inch and quartered

1/2 cup green (or red) pepper, chopped 1/4 inch

1/2 can (10 3/4 oz) tomato soup (or 2/3 cup)

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup salad oil

3/8 cup vinegar

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp prepared mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Simmer carrots about 5 to 7 minutes to fork tender (not soft) and drain. Mix remaining ingredients and add carrots. Marinate in the refrigerator. Will keep 1 month under refrigeration.