Great-Grandma Jones's Carrot Pudding

1 c. grated potatoes (add 1 tsp. soda and stir)
1 c. grated carrots
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. flour
1/3 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. ground  allspice
1 tbsp. shortening
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon

After adding soda to potatoes, add remaining ingredients.

Fill mold 2/3 full or a quart jar 1/2  full and steam 4 hours..  (Cover jar with lid loosely or mold w/foil tight.)

Lemon sauce:

1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice.

Mix first 4 ingredients.  Gradually stir in water.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, till thick and clear.  Blend in butter and lemon juice. Makes 1 1/3 cups.