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September 6, 2007
The Bustle In The Kitchen
It was like Iron Chef when I walked in the kitchen this morning. Pieces of bread were flying, the boys were wielding knives dripping with condiments, and I had to duck as Finn tossed a banana to Drew, who stuck it in a lunch bag.
My boys always get the plate lunch at school, so I wondered why Porter was putting the finishing touches on a honey and mayonnaise sandwich.
Finn pointed at the school menu, and then I knew.
School cafeteria meatloaf. It may be worse than my mom’s.
Two years ago in My Tiny Kingdom: Not A Normal Day
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September 6th, 2007 at 11:47 am, Jessie Says:
That’s too funny. I’d totally skip out on school cafeteria meatloaf. Although a honey and mayonnaise sandwich as a substitute? That doesn’t sound much better.
September 6th, 2007 at 12:05 pm, AnG Says:
It’s what they used to call Mystery Meat.
September 6th, 2007 at 12:18 pm, LoLo Says:
That’s great! So funny. My little one never eats the cafeteria lunch. I’m not sure why but she likes to pack her lunch every day. I used to think the school food was awesome & I was jealous of he kids who got to eat breakfast there. I remember the mystery meat, and that tator tots were served like every day.
Hey Anne, if you have sec I’d love for you to check out my new post - http://lolosloft.blogspot.com/2007/09/unruly-child-see-this-post.html
You & Bill have so many great ideas for disciplining and I’d love to hear your thoughts on this new extreme discplinary action I’ve taken. It’s been a good thing for us.
LoLo
PS - I’m trying some of your recipes this month. I never cook cuz my boyfriend loves to. But I’m feeling domestic and I think my daughter and him will like these. Thanks for sharing.
September 6th, 2007 at 12:34 pm, Honeybell Says:
Honey and mayonnaise?! Say it ain’t so!!
September 6th, 2007 at 2:07 pm, Jennifer Says:
Ugh. I don’t even like my own meatloaf, let alone the mystery meat they serve at school!
I did love the square pizza, though!
One last thing, honey and mayonnaise? Oy.
September 6th, 2007 at 2:35 pm, momumo Says:
here in Colorado at least - no more square pizza (I kinda liked it too) - AND no more mac and cheese - you know it was more like overcooked, oversized noodles with a weird gravy that didn’t taste anything like cheese - wow I loved it.
Same in our house, if you aren’t eating school lunch then pack your own. For some reason though, I don’t think they do meatloaf here anymore either? Of course my kids have always had a choice of at least two things… when you get to jr/sr high even more choices.
we eat a lot of weird shit on sandwiches, and often accompanied by either honey, peanut butter, or mayonnaise - so while we haven’t tried honey and mayo - I’m betting we would all eat it
September 6th, 2007 at 4:46 pm, Laura Says:
Do they still have fried chicken Wednesdays in the tiny kingdom? It was always my favorite day with broccoli rice cassarole and yeast rolls. Although by the time I got to the high school, my friends and I were only eating yeast rolls dipped in extra salt!
September 6th, 2007 at 4:57 pm, Susu Says:
Down here in Shelby County, the menu for today was “Fish Sticks in a Boat”, or PB&J w/Chicken Noodle Soup. My 8 year old opted for the soup/sandwich, but it was a grilled cheese by the time he got through the lunch line at 10:38 a.m. No wonder he’s eating with both hands (washed, of course)as soon as he gets off the bus.
I reread your post about your mom’s cooking, and it sounds pretty much like my mom’s. She did toast the white bread, or used leftover biscuits for the meat loaf. We always, and still to this day, have it leftover as a sandwich with mayo and ketchup, plus lots of black pepper. Cold, too!!
The 1000 Island Dressing is pretty much on track with the Magic cookbook by the Jr. League of B’ham, with the addition of chili powder, garlic, celery seeds, and maybe a little lemon juice. My husband likes this served with chicken fingers from Costco.
We always had instant creamed potatoes at our school growing up, which I’d only be allowed to eat at my grandmother’s and school. We usually had those wonderful Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter cookies on the same day, and I’d eat a bite of potatoes, then sneak a tiny bite of the cookie at the same time. Don’t knock it until you try it!!
September 6th, 2007 at 6:10 pm, Misty Says:
I ready flashback. This is just a note to say happy anniversary! I am guessing that all is still well and you are “cured” but my thoughts are with you. I feel that way every time I go back to see if I still qualify for remission.
September 6th, 2007 at 8:20 pm, Karin Says:
Your mom’s meatloaf thing is just as funny as before. There is so much talk about school lunches, and they still look unhealthy to me. I wish they would only have two dishes, one for meat eaters and the other for vegetarians. I would like to see chicken-vegetable soup with crusty bread and an apple, and vegetable soup with crusty bread and an apple. The next day they could have pasta with meat sauce and pasta with marinara…etc…At least they have gotten rid of candy and ice cream bars.
September 6th, 2007 at 9:36 pm, Not A Granny Says:
To this day I cannot eat meatloaf. My children hate my pork chops (as I do).
Love your mom’s meatloaf post.
September 6th, 2007 at 11:10 pm, liz Says:
Hooray for your seven year remission anniversary coming up!
September 7th, 2007 at 8:02 am, cardiogirl Says:
Wow, your kids are living high on the hog to have hot lunch every day! Over here my kids beg to get hot lunch. I guess it’s just an example of supply and demand.
(See Bobby, I am a good mother. I am teaching you about the economics of life through a bologna sandwich. You’ll thank me later.)
September 7th, 2007 at 3:15 pm, Cassie Says:
I don’t know that meatloaf has ever been on our school menu. Now chicken stir fry with egg rolls has, and Boo has me make an emergency food supply run then. Jenna doesn’t eat anything, so she takes her lunch every day. She doesn’t eat bread either. So it’s turkey roll ups everyday.
September 8th, 2007 at 6:16 am, Ladybug Says:
LOL That is hilarious! School meatload freaks me out. It is definately “mystery” meatloaf.