Red Potato Salad

I have never been a big fan of potato salad, which is strange because I have never met a potato I didn't like. However, I found a recipe in this magazine and decided to give it a try (with a few of my own special touches.) Are you intrigued? No? But I said special touches! That is exciting stuff, people. Here's what you need:

2 Tbs. sweet relish, 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar, 1/3 C mustard, 1 1/4 C mayo, 1 tsp. mustard seed, 1/3 C sour cream*, sliced red onion (you will notice mine is not red, but it should be), 2-3 stalks chopped celery, 8-10 slices cooked bacon*, 5 lbs. red potatoes

* special touches

First you need to boil the red potatoes until fork tender, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, add 1/3 C mustard. It's your choice what type of mustard to use. I chose spicy brown mustard. Cause that's how I roll.

Then add 1 tsp. mustard seed.

Next, (and this is a very important step) find a chubby cheeked helper.

Let your chubby helper add 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar.

Then add 2 Tbs. sweet relish. (Or if you aren't a very sweet person, you could always use dill relish.)

*Note to self: Must paint helper's nails.*

Then add 1/3 C sour cream.

Then add 1 1/4 C mayonnaise. (Please don't talk to me about Miracle Whip.) Then mix all together. Add salt and pepper.

Drain and allow potatoes to cool. Cut them into chunks.

While the potatoes are cooling, finely slice a small red onion, 2-3 stalks of celery, and 8-10 strips of bacon. Try to keep chubby cheeked helper away from bacon.

Add the onion, celery, and bacon to the potatoes. Then pour the sauce on top. Mix thoroughly.

Stir the mixture well and allow to cool. Serve with grilled hot dogs, these baked beans, and macaroni and cheese. Oh, and beer. Definitely beer.

Next, take a really cute picture of you and your chubby cheeked helper. Then to go Picnik to spruce it up.

Bon appetit!