Simple and Elegant

It has been a busy week in and around Milford's Corner. What with birthday and send off parties, and a visit to the doctor in Udon, there has been a little time to focus on this week's special. So I have decided to depart from my usual routine of preparing days in advance and do a rather quick, simple but elegant dish called meatloaf.

Now it is only recently that I discovered that meatloaf, which is a very good example of a cocina povera type dish in America, is relatively unknown in places like the UK. I find that quite surprising since, in its simplest form, meatloaf is great for making use of leftovers; and everybody makes use of leftovers for something or another. I remember the best thing about my mother's meatloaf was the cold meatloaf sandwiches that I would take to school the next day. Leftovers from leftovers; nothing is wasted.

At Milford's Corner, our meatloaf is made with a mixture of freshly ground beef and pork, combined with vegetables, spices and other ingredients. It is then baked in the oven until bubbly brown on top. Friday's special will be served with mashed potatoes and gravy. 150B.

So come on out tomorrow and enjoy the classic elegance and simplicity of a meatloaf.