Another reason to go to church

Celery Root Salad

1.5 pounds untrimmed celery root (about 2 bulbs)
6 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground white pepper
1 cup soy mayonnaise
1 TBSP drained minced capers
1 TBSP brine from capers
1 TBSP minced cornichons
1 TBSP brine from cornichons
2 TBSP dijon mustard
2 TBSP chopped parsley

     Trim the celery root and remove any rough spots.  Cut the bulb into 4 pieces, then shred in a food processor.  Place the celery in a bowl and allow to marinate with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper for one hour.  Meanwhile, whisk the mayo, capers, cornichons, brine, mustard and parsley in a separate bowl.

     After the celery has marinated, pour off the liquid and discard.  Pour the sauce over the celery and chill before serving.  This is a refined alternative to cole slaw and great with sandwiches.

      In the Sunday Washington Post is an article by a woman whose marriage had imploded, and who had just had a massive fight with her best friend.  She doesn't hold much truck with organized religion, but nonetheless, she says, "I was in dire need of people who would be nice to me for less than $125 an hour.  So off I went to church."
                                                                                 - Lauren F. Winner