I Eat Meat.

Ok, if you know me, you are probably really surprised by the title of this post. And yes. It is true! I know some of you carnivores and making a check for your side again and loving it.

I started being a vegetarian on Easter and ended being a vegetarian on Easter, just by coincidence not on purpose. I was a vegetarian for 2 years and what some may not call a vegetarian for 1 year, because I ate fish. But I was getting bored that last year and needed some variety. There is no real reason why I stopped being a vegetarian more than I just didn't want to do it anymore. I was bored with making separate dinners and eating before I went places. I will say though, that I will choose to follow a mostly vegetarian diet. But if I want to eat meat I will. I am trying to be conscious of where my meat is coming from. Meaning I will try to choose local farm raised meat that doesn't have hormones or antibiotics. On that note...I have been told that I make a killer meatloaf and now I can actually test to that!! And yes, it is the bomb! So for all the carnivores (or omnivores) out there, this ones for you!

Oh Yeah Meatloaf

Prep: 20 minutes Bake: 1 hour 10 minutes at 350 degrees Stand: 10 minutes Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs or 2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds lean organic ground beef
• 1 handful cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk; stir in bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, basil, and pepper. Add ground meat and cheddar cheese; mix well. Lightly pat mixture into an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan.

2. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F.

3. Spoon off fat. In a bowl combine ketchup, sugar, and mustard; spread over meat. Bake for 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into eight slices.