PLASTIC FOOD AND SWEEDISH MEATBALLS

So, what about that Dirk Nowitzki!!  I watched him make an impossible basket against the Oklahoma Thunder and became an instant fan!  He  is really something.  Just got back from the grocery store and thought about all of the "plastic food" we now have.  All of the "prepared" foods we have now days.........are so full of chemicals......for preservation, etc. When I am shopping and I see something marked "fat free" or "sugar free" believe me I run the other way. I look only for natural foods. I know, I know, we can get into a big thing about "Fat Free".  I just believe that we need the fat in the milk. I've been drinking it for 68 years.......weigh 124 lbs.
 Now, I am the farthest thing from a "health" freak you will ever know. But I strongly believe in natural foods.......such as real butter, real lard, real  milk, fresh fruits and vegys. I believe our bodies were made to assimilate natural things NOT chemical laden foods. I also know I am a hypocrite in the fact that I use a lot of refined sugar for baking........I like honey in some things........but not for baking. I also realize that both mothers and fathers are working now days.......and it is so convenient to buy something prepared.  I would just like to see people trying to plan meals ahead.........so you don't have to grab something at the last minute that comes from a box in the freezer section.  In the summer it is so nice to prepare pasta of any kind with fresh vegys.........so quick and easy. Throw in a nice chicken breast.  Fresh fruits are abundant in the summer.......we are so fortunate and should take full advantage.  Okay, Okay..........I gave up the hot fudge sundaes for fresh blueberries today!

Bob suggested that we haven't had "Swedish" meatballs for a long time.  He was right. Sounded great with fresh corn on the cob.  Now, I am sure this is not a real recipe for Swedish meatballs but it is mine..........and it is good.

In a bowl mix a pound of hamburger with chopped onion and chopped green pepper.......Add one egg and a handful of bread crumbs.  Mush this all up with salt and pepper and form into fairly small meatballs.  Brown them in some hot oil........remove when browned on all sides. If there is alot of grease from the burger........ladle some of it off into a can.......but keep the little browned bits in the pan.........Now add a tiny butter and fresh mushrooms......saute til tender.  Then sprinkle with flour (about 2 Tblsp) stir and add about a cup of beef broth, 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce.  Stir til thickens a bit.......add more water if too thick. Add the meatballs back into the sauce, put on a lid and simmer for about 30 min.  Dump into a serving bowl and just before serving stir in about 3/4 cup sour cream.  Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes.  We had the corn on the cob and fresh sliced tomatoes with.  Sooooo good.