BROCCOLI SALAD

2 large bunches of raw broccoli cut into florets

1 small red onion chopped

1 cup salted sunflower seeds

1 cup raisins

1 package pre-cooked bacon (or 8 slices cooked crisp crumbled bacon)

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

¼ cup sugar

Mix salad ingredients with dressing just before serving.

Note: red grapes or apples cut up are also a great addition to this salad!

CANDIED POPCORN

This is a family favorite of our Grandma Dahle's.   She always filled her house with love and food.

First pop your pop corn 4-5 quarts and take out all unpopped kernels.  Set this aside.
In a 2 quart pan
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 Tbs Corn Syrup
2 Tbs Butter

Bring to a boil and then turn down, Cooking  to 235 for soft ball stage.   Then remove from heat and add food coloring.  Then quickly poor over the popcorn.

Note: if you do happen to get sticky popcorn:  Toss it onto a cookie sheet and cook and a low temp of 250 for 10- 15 minutes or until it dries out.