I almost forgot...The recipes!!!

Carrot-Potato Pancakes

1 carrot, grated coarsely
1 large potato, peeled and grated coarsely
1 Tbls white flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. dried thyme
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground pepper
Nonstick cooking spray

In a large bowl combine the carrot, potatoes, flour, egg, thyme, salt and pepper. Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Drop ¼ cup amounts of athe potato mixture onto the skillet, flattening the pancakes with a spoon if necessary. Fry until lightly browned on one side, about 3 minutes; then fry 3 minutes on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. Try topping with sour cream, salsa, and/or melted cheese.

Strawberry Pie

Use favorite pie crust recipe
1 1/2 quarts of strawberries
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 tbls corn starch
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup water

Clean and hull strawberries. Mash and reserve one cup of fruit. Combine the next four ingredients with the reserved fruit and cook until thickened over low heat 10-15 minutes. Place whole berries in the baked pie shell, evenly distributed. Pour the sauce over the fruit and coat thoroughly. chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream!!!