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The View From Mrs. Sundberg's Window In this feature, regular listener Mrs. Sundberg shares her thoughts about Saturday's show. September 30, 2008 When You're Cooking for a CrowdListened to the show Saturday and it was not bad. The kids and I were in the car on the way home from a spontaneous day-long road trip, and we were the kind of worn out it feels good to be. Seems every few weeks I get it in me to have an adventure, and this time around it started early after I checked the weather and saw it would be a cool day with little sun and lots of wind. Want to have some fun? I whispered to each of the kids while they were still asleep. Within an hour we were crossing the bridge into Hudson, Wisconsin, toward the grocery store where the fresh donuts await. Choosing a donut was probably the most stressful part of Saturday. There must have been at least thirty different kinds to pick from, and I told the kids they could each have one. Not to be cruel, mind you. It's good to practice some degree of self-restraint along the way, I told them, and, of course, there's always next time. We ended up with one apple fritter, one glazed donut, one cherry cream cheese Danish, and of course, a Bismarck for me. We ate them in the car on the way to the Next Place, and there really are few things as wonderful as watching one's children eat donuts in the rear-view mirror. There was a visit to Great-grandma Verlene, my mother's mother, alive and well in Eau Claire, whose hibiscus plant has become a tree in her backyard and who likes nothing more than to go out for lunch, which we did. We ate salmon and quesadillas and apple pie while Verlene told stories about the war and about her husband Arlo, who proposed to her the day he left for five long years. "I still have his letters," she said, "somewhere I have them." Verlene got quiet then and said she'd had a lovely time but would we take her home now as she'd be needing her nap. After that it was off to Owatonna and a pontoon ride on my father's old old boat under a sky filled with clouds and seagulls. We talked about the election coming up and he advised me on how much meatloaf to make for Lord-knows-how-many people this coming weekend at the Fitz. How much to make is always a crapshoot. "You'd be better off having leftovers," he said, as he cranked the pontoon toward the dock. "Nothing like looking forward all day to a plate of meatloaf and then there isn't any." So bring on the bowls and the bread pans and the ketchup. Bring on the bread crumbs and the parsley and the eggs. Self-restraint certainly is a blessing, I told the kids as we drove on home, but toss it out the window when you're cooking for a crowd. I don't think they heard me. No one replied, and when I looked in the rear-view mirror, all I could see were three small silhouettes in the way back seat, all tipped gently against each other, all sound asleep.
1 small head of cabbage 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained 1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, chopped 1 can tomato soup Shred cabbage and set aside. Brown ground beef with onion and add salt and pepper to your liking. Spread about half of the cabbage in a lightly-greased casserole, spread meat and onion mixture over, and cover with remaining cabbage. Pour the can of tomato soup over the whole shebang. Cover with foil and bake for an hour at 375. Serve with homemade bread. Enjoy! |
Mrs. Sundberg's Archives June 16, 2009 Spa time, only cheaper June 9, 2009 Radiate and Flicker and Glow June 2, 2009 There isn't much that lasts forever May 27, 2009 You never do know May 18, 2009 Float above it May 12, 2009 Go with What You Get May 5, 2009 Kind of like falling in love April 27, 2009 Springtime will do that to a person April 21, 2009 It all evens out April 14, 2009 A lovely break as always April 6, 2009 Firm enough that they could count on her March 30, 2009 Where there's a give, there's a take March 24, 2009 And then the phone rang once more March 16, 2009 Extraordinary in itself March 10, 2009 They Were Only Having Fun March 4, 2009 It's all about perspective February 24, 2009 Things I Hope To Do February 17, 2009 Fodder for future conversations February 10, 2009 Be alive while you can February 3, 2009 Now what is there to do? January 27, 2009 They can take a flying leap January 20, 2009 Goose Bumps Just Thinking About It January 12, 2009 As Real as Fun Can Get January 5, 2009 It all happened so fast, and now it's over December 29, 2008 A Manageable Endeavor December 23, 2008 Cheers, and a merry one to you, and to yours December 16, 2008 Where's your list? December 8, 2008 Lives of Radical Uniqueness December 1, 2008 Why not switch gears? November 25, 2008 For whom are you grateful? November 18, 2008 Take a Few Risks Along the Way November 11, 2008 Winter's at the Door November 4, 2008 It's Not Long Off October 29, 2008 Not Great, But Better October 21, 2008 The List October 14, 2008 The Last Thing On My Mind is Panic October 6, 2008 March Toward Those Fears September 30, 2008 When You're Cooking for a Crowd September 23, 2008 Might Be a Friend September 16, 2008 Something to Look Forward to September 8, 2008 Good to Just Sit Sometimes, and Be September 2, 2008 Think I'll Find me a Tree to Climb August 25, 2008 The Countdown has Begun August 19, 2008 The Cake to Make August 12, 2008 Always Leave the Party When You're Having Fun August 4, 2008 Routine, Schmoutine July 28, 2008 Nothing Like a Good Garage Sale July 22, 2008 The Great Gift July 14, 2008 Facing West, Scrubbing Pans July 8, 2008 How Lovely it Was June 30, 2008 One Summer Day June 23, 2008 The Great Thing About Beer June 17, 2008 It's Summer. No Regrets. June 9, 2008 You have yourself a lovely day June 2, 2008 Put a Sock In It May 27, 2008 Look Out Your Window Now and Then May 19, 2008 Oh, My May 12, 2008 To Everything a Season May 5, 2008 Tenderness April 28, 2008 The Big List April 21, 2008 Home Is a Fleeting Thing April 14, 2008 Spring Came Just in Time This Year April 7, 2008 A List, Some Cash and a Tank Full of Gas March 31, 2008 April Fool's Day Possibilities March 24, 2008 Something Good for No Real Reason March 17, 2008 An Old Farmer to Thank March 10, 2008 There Are a Bazillion Ways to be Together March 4, 2008 Time for "Plan B" February 26, 2008 An Ordinary Life February 19, 2008 No Strings. No Conditions. February 11, 2008 I Know When to Haul Out the Snow Pants February 4, 2008 Three Extraordinary Things January 28, 2008 A Few Precautionary Measures January 22, 2008 Seven Surefire Ways to Stay Warm January 14, 2008 'Bout as close to flying as a person can get January 7, 2008 Emergency Curtains. Just In Case. December 31, 2007 No Regrets December 26, 2007 A Lovely Version of Chaos December 18, 2007 There's frozen pizza in the kitchen. Have at it. December 10, 2007 Dipped in Vigor and Rolled in Vim December 3, 2007 I Did Not Win the Pillsbury Bake-Off. November 26, 2007 It's cold outside and warm in here November 19, 2007 Grief and Novocain November 12, 2007 Your Life Does Have Meaning November 5, 2007 Keep a Short Story Short October 30, 2007 Night Shopping October 22, 2007 Too Bad No One Was There to Witness It October 15, 2007 Lord Help those within Earshot October 8, 2007 A Fine and Stormy Evening October 2, 2007 And Did It Ever Rain September 24, 2007 Because I Could September 17, 2007 Such a Perfect Day September 10, 2007 Feeling Catapulted and a Bit Off September 4, 2007 Convictions, I think they call 'em August 29, 2007 Roses in my arms and tears in my eyes August 21, 2007 The Second Story of My Life August 13, 2007 Just me and the radio August 6, 2007 Comfort Is A Good Word July 30, 2007 Our Barefoot Days Are Numbered July 26, 2007 Jet Lagged and Lagging July 16, 2007 A Postcard from Mrs. S. July 9, 2007 A Real Gem July 2, 2007 Vacating Your Comfort Zone June 25, 2007 Growing up is harder than learning how to fly June 18, 2007 I feel pretty lucky, too June 11, 2007 Give me a good thunderboomer June 4, 2007 Perfection is reserved for very few things May 29, 2007 When a Moment of Silence is in Order May 21, 2007 Nothing like a good party May 14, 2007 Every plate was a work of art May 8, 2007 One heck of a fine time April 30, 2007 Out there is where the kites are April 23, 2007 Memorable, to say the least April 16, 2007 Things are a bit different now April 10, 2007 A Good Heart and a Full Pantry April 2, 2007 We Tried to Sculpt a Sunrise March 26, 2007 ...And a Mighty Fine One at That March 19, 2007 More of a Happy Secret March 12, 2007 I Could Think of Worse... March 5, 2007 The importance of having a plan February 27, 2007 I've Driven in Worse than This February 20, 2007 They Always Come Back February 12, 2007 Buck Up and Go About Your Business February 5, 2007 I really haven't risked much January 29, 2007 What if they come to our house? January 22, 2007 Heap coals of kindness January 16, 2007 Decadence Doesn't Have to be Pricey January 8, 2007 Repeat the Entire Process January 2, 2007 The Good Old Days December 26, 2006 I'll figure it out along the way December 18, 2006 And all the while you smile December 11, 2006 Patience Can Be Cultivated December 4, 2006 There's Just so Much November 27, 2006 In the Spirit of Gathering November 20, 2006 Buy one, get one. Free. November 13, 2006 Sometimes you give when you take November 6, 2006 Being good takes some work October 30, 2006 What Scares Me October 23, 2006 Both Lovely and Strange October 16, 2006 It's going to be a fine week October 9, 2006 Resist Prohibition October 2, 2006 When Solitude Presents Itself September 27, 2006 Surprise! No Cheese September 21, 2006 A Solid Routine July 6, 2005 Good To Be Home June 29, 2005 Something About Candlelight June 23, 2005 The Meaning of "Mojo" June 16, 2005 Plain and Simple June 9, 2005 A Whistle And A Song June 1, 2005 Go Play in the Rain May 26, 2005 Bring Me a Little Water May 19, 2005 What You Hold Onto May 13, 2005 An Ordinary Mother's Day May 5, 2005 The Boomerang Principle April 29, 2005 Silence Left Behind April 18, 2005 A Trip All Its Own April 7, 2005 Forgiveness March 31, 2005 Earth's the Right Place For Love March 17, 2005 Nothing Like a Good Road Trip March 11, 2005 How Time Passes March 7, 2005 A Kind of Balance February 23, 2005 Not a Trivial Pursuit February 15, 2005 Long-Time Friends February 9, 2005 The Last Word February 2, 2005 That's The Story Of Love January 25, 2005 Found Out January 19, 2005 You Just Never Know January 12, 2005 The Things We Need January 4, 2005 New Year's Wishes December 23, 2004 Dreaming at Christmastime December 14, 2004 A Perfect Pair December 8, 2004 A Wonderful Life November 30, 2004 Mr. Sundberg's Christmas Gift November 22, 2004 Shine Its Ever-Lovin' Light November 17, 2004 "Crazy" Can Be a Good Thing November 9, 2004 There’s Hope In Laughter November 2, 2004 Hot Coffee For Your Vote October 26, 2004 We're Out Here, Listening October 19, 2004 More Biscotti, Please October 13, 2004 A Voice Like a Hammock October 4, 2004 Polka Music. Oh, Yah September 28, 2004 Like Pie Heaven July 21, 2004 Wish You Were Here July 7, 2004 Let's Go Now June 28, 2004 Like Words to a Song June 21, 2004 People Are Very Much Like Icebergs June 14, 2004 You Love What You Love June 8, 2004 Alone in a Crowd June 1, 2004 What There Is to Be Afraid Of May 25, 2004 Goddess Victory Squat May 17, 2004 Things Could Have Been Different But They Weren't May 10, 2004 Best Mom in the World May 4, 2004 A Music Bath April 26, 2004 Tin Washtubs and Hay Mows April 19, 2004 It Was a Wonderful Thing April 12, 2004 The Waiting Room for Paradise April 5, 2004 A Solid Vocabulary March 29, 2004 Thank Goodness I Brought My Rhubarb Cobbler March 23, 2004 He Said, "There You Are." March 16, 2004 The Chicken Sure Was Good March 9, 2004 A Missionary in a Turquoise Polyester Dress March 1, 2004 No More Shanghai Barbecues February 23, 2004 I Happen to Love You Even Though You Make Me Crazy February 17, 2004 A Mother-Poet Version of Paul Bunyan February 9, 2004 Like the Garden of Eden With The Greens And The Pomegranates February 2, 2004 Crank up the Volume and Put on Your Parka January 26, 2004 Hash Browns, Side Pork, and Cold Whole Milk January 20, 2004 The Little Clock Radio And the Plastic Palm Tree January 13, 2004 I'll Bet You Could Smell That Cheese All the Way Down to the Mailbox January 5, 2004 The Tattoo, Joe Petroski, and the Llama Farm December 29, 2003 "Homemade Toffee Nearly Unhinged My Jaw" December 22, 2003 "So Much for the Meatballs" December 15, 2003 "Hallelujah in the Windshield Wipers" December 8, 2003 "How are They Going to Pull This Off?" December 5, 2003 "Red the Color of Wintergreen Berries" November 25, 2003 "Like a Firefly on a Hot Summer Night" November 17, 2003 "My toes were numb and the Fajitas were too spicy" November 10, 2003 "I'm in the closet. Chicken and dumplings are in the oven." November 1, 2003 "Maybe It Was the Barometric Pressure" October 28, 2003 "I felt that nyckelharpa in my fillings" |