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    Old 12-08-2012, 05:45 AM
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    When I was little, grandma always made this stuff with what I think was whipping cream, diced apples with their skins on, chopped walnuts. More than that I can't say. Any ideas what I need to do to make it again. It was an everyday type item, not a holiday food. But I never saw what else she did to it and I'm craving some food memories of her. Thanks
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    Old 12-08-2012, 05:53 AM
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    Maybe you're thinking of ambrosia. That has whipped cream and diced apples in it. I don't remember what other ingredients it has, but if you look it up, you should find a recipe for it. Good luck.
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    Sure it wasn't Mayo she used? It might have been Waldorf salad.

    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/waldorf_salad/
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    Old 12-08-2012, 08:44 AM
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    I think she was doing her own version of ambrosia. I just looked up the recipe and fromt what i can see, the only thing i was missing was the sugar - I know she beat the cream. and added the fruit. I wasn't sure about vanilla or anything more. Going to give it a shot for dinner tonight. Thanks for your help.
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    Old 12-09-2012, 05:03 AM
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    Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
    Sure it wasn't Mayo she used? It might have been Waldorf salad.

    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/waldorf_salad/
    Yes, Waldorf Salad. We always use Miracle Whip for a little kick and put in Delicious apples chopped up w/skin, walnuts and chopped celery. I am making that for Christmas Eve. Sounds so good, eh? Edie
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    Old 12-09-2012, 06:36 AM
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    lol Well I was gonna suggest Waldorf Salad- but others already did !LOL
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    Waldorf Salad. I always loved that stuff.
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    My family made it also with walnuts , mandarin oranges and a few grapes and coconut.
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    Old 12-09-2012, 07:40 AM
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    I am so glad you asked the question. Ambrosia and Waldorf Salad are memories for me too, but for the life of me I could not bring up the descriptive titles. We made them often and enjoyed them. As I cannot eat fresh fruit now I will enjoy the memory of both dishes and my Mother preparing them with some help from her teenage daughters. Those were special additions to a meal.
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    Yummy all these sound good. For me instead of mayo I would use yogart
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