1         cabbage - shredded
1/4      C sugar
1         C carrots - shredded
1/2      tsp. salt
1/4      tsp. pepper
1/2      C milk
1         C mayonnaise
1/2      C buttermilk
1/2      tsp. celery seed
2         drops tavbasco - or to taste
3         tbsp. onions - dry minced

Slice cabbage paper thin, and toss lightly with sugar, shredded
carrots.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drench it all with milk. Cover and
refrigerate for about 15 mintes. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise (not
salad dressing), buttermilk, celery seed, tabasco and minced onion.

Mix well with cabbage mixture.

Refrigerate again at least an hour before serving.

Drain some of the dressing first and serve it separately at the table.
It keeps for 24 hours only!