Making this is probably the only thing of value I learned in Home Ec in the 8th grade at Couch Grade School in Portland, Oregon.

I can still vividly remember the day old Mrs. LaMonte had us broil a tomato on top of a piece of toast, which immediately became soggy—and we had to eat what we cooked or flunk the class.

It looked as bad as it tasted.

It was years before I could eat a tomato in any shape or form.

In a saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter, stir in 4 tablespoons flour, then add 2 cups milk.

Stir with a wire whisk until the white sauce thickens.

Watch carefully and keep stirring because it sticks and burns easily.

This recipe will make about 2 cups of sauce. Salt and pepper (white pepper is best) to taste.