Sweet Potato Cakes

Ingredients

• 5 large white potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 to 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 c. bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. skim milk
• 1 1/2 tsp. chives, freshly chopped or dry seasoning
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 c. shortening
• 6 to 8 large bananas (firm, not soft)
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening (solid or oil)
• 4 apples (preferably green)
• 2 Tbsp. butter or bacon fat
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 3 to 4 c. cold, mashed potatoes
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 c. milk
• 1 small onion, grated fine
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 c. bacon pan drippings or Crisco shortening, melted
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• butter or margarine to taste