Monday, October 6, 2008

Homegrown Goodness

I can't get Marsha to sew on a button let alone DESIGN and sew a skirt. Why doesn't she just take a stake and stick it in my heart! But if I whine and cry she will humor me with a stint in the kitchen. Corrie and I were raised on this fine cookbook. It brings back very fond memories of surprising my mom with dinner when she would come home from work. Archimedes' Meat Loaf was a favorite with a side of Seven Dwarfs' Cupcakes. No time like the present to pass on this fine family tradition. I had forgotten the simplicity of ground meat, egg, bread crumbs, ketchup and salt. No horseradish, no Worcestershire. Can't go wrong with the advice of a wise Owl.
The whole meal was homegrown. T-bone (the cow) has seen better days. :)
Corn on the cob and red potatoes.
Yum. I know. No greens.
The only green things left in the garden are gourds.
And Mike's tried those.
It is not a good tradition to pass on.
It involved spitting things out and having nightmares and
waking up with that taste still in your mouth.

12 comments:

  1. I love meatloaf, and Mickey. I need that book.

    . . .off to ebay to look. . .

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  2. good job Mom. she's adorable. & she knows how to make a most delicious meal. yumm. but i spy room on that plate for greens. one day meat & potatoes. the next day a rainbow of vegetables.

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  3. Way to go! My kids would LOVE that cookbook! I'm not a big meatloaf fan, but I would definately partake if made by little hands!

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  4. My daughter still makes our meatloaf sometimes. And she's 24. What good skills to teach in a fun way.

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  5. So some can cook and some can sew. I think it is better that she cooks while YOU sew! Great looking meatloaf your cute daughter has there! Homegrown meal - even better.

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  6. My kids like to make Wonderland Pancakes & Goofy's Banana Milk Shake. It's a cute cookbook. I gave our's to Des & found one for me on eBay--gotta love that. Des, where are you? I can't find THE carmel popcorn recipe.

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  7. Marsha's meatloaf looks fantastic! Don't give up on her in the sewing department yet. My mom thought I was a lost sewing cause until I had a baby of my own to sew for. I still refuse to crochet though ;o).

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  8. I totally forgot about that cookbook! I loved it so much as a kid. Way to go on encouraging the girl to cook! I need to see if I can find that book for my kiddos.

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  9. Ooh, come visit me and bring Marsha and the cookbook! Maybe she can teach me a few tricks! :)

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  10. Meatloaf what a great comfort food I love it and with Mickey it is even better. I will have to look for that book on E-bay it is incredible hey pick us out something for retreat

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  11. Way to go! That is so great she is already cooking so well!

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  12. I had forgotten I had this book until I saw your post. Wow, thanks for the memories! I will keep my eye out for one in a used book store now!

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