Copper Pennies
The rhyme that goes “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe” has sent many a bride down the aisle. A sixpence is hard to come by these days, so many brides in these parts use a copper penny from the year they were born to help ensure a prosperous marriage, good luck, and protection against want. A few have a trinket for their charm bracelet made after the honeymoon. Cutting carrots into rounds and marinating them in the dressing gives them a burnished look like copper pennies. It’s nice to serve this at engagement parties celebrating a bride-elect.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 10
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot, cook the carrots in boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes; do not overcook. Drain well.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the carrots, celery, onions, and bell pepper.
Step 3
Combine the soup, sugar, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and pepper in a pot. Heat over high heat until just boiling. Pour the hot mixture over the vegetables and stir to combine. Refrigerate for 12 hours before serving.
