Gay-Gay's Frog eye salad

1 c sugar

2 tbsp flour

2 1/2 tsp salt

1 3/4 c pineapple juice

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 tbsp lemon juice

3 qt. water

1 tbsp cooking oil

1-16 oz. pkg acini de pepe (pasta)

3-11 oz. cans of mandarin oranges, drained

3-15 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained but save the juice

1-9 oz. container cool whip

1 c mini marshmallows (fruity ones are great)

1 c coconut (optional)

red grapes cut in half (as much as you want)

Combine sugar, flour, and 1/2 tsp of the salt. Gradually stir in the pineapple juice and eggs. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until thickened. Add lemon juice. Cool mixture to room temperature. Bring water, remaining 2 tsp salt and oil to boil. Add pasta. Cook at a rolling boil until done. Drain-rinse-drain and cool to room temperature. Combine egg mixture and pasta. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight in an airtight container.

Next day, add remaining ingredients. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Refrigerate until chilled. Lasts 1 week in fridge. Serves 25.