Decisions

I decided...after looking at my youngest two's faces during lunch...that I would never again attempt potato cakes. :-{ I, for the life of me, can't figure out WHAT I'm doing wrong. This was my third and last attempt and unfortunately I didn't get the charm that is supposed to happen on the third try! The poor dears sat there and pushed them around and around on their plates while looking at me and swallowing. I did them just like my mom in law said and they were horrid! Hers are always great. I just can't figure it out. Austin has often commented on how he's glad for a mom that can just throw things together and it turns out well. Troll has commented on how he hates it when I throw things together as I never remember what I did and everyone always loves it. What's the scoop with the potato cakes? Do enlighten me. Course I'm not ever going to make them again but you could enlighten me. Cooking is like second nature to me. I LOVE it with a passion. Spices are fun. I like to see what all I can concoct. Potato cakes....bad juju!!