tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post6733685168492684975..comments2023-12-17T05:05:54.976-06:00Comments on Cranberry Morning: Swedish Meatballs and IrritabilityCranberry Morninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-51827541534413308602011-11-23T17:37:36.040-06:002011-11-23T17:37:36.040-06:00Reading this reminded me very much, as is mentione...Reading this reminded me very much, as is mentioned in the the comments section, of one of my local shops IKEA. I had to smile when I saw the colour heading, one way direction around the shop, the quality of & speed in which the food is served up .... & of course the labour camp !! Sorry to hear about your allergy experience. My experience is that I go in looking at furniture ideas and come out with a £3 purchase that I had no idea I was going to buy when I entered the shop. A friend recently asked me for a joke on Facebook "What"s IKEA?" to which I replied ...... "It's a place where you generally need either a 3D eye or a construction qualification before entering the establishment. Many people love the idea when they can't think of anywhere else to go of being let loose in a post lego and meccano environment or being swept along on a shop journey more complex than a roller coaster seeing objects that you never knew existed …. yet. The experience is comparable in time length to trying to exit the car park before the fun later of wielding bits of plastic and pretendy wood all over the lounge floor with the aid of a 32 page A4 booklet."J_on_tourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469200077815953611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-38048883311212505522011-11-18T08:23:49.965-06:002011-11-18T08:23:49.965-06:00Judy, thank you for this. I can so identify with y...Judy, thank you for this. I can so identify with your plight that day. Funny, I almost posted my Swedish meatballs last month. Eventually ...Jean | Delightful Repasthttp://delightfulrepast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-65851333065868915872011-11-17T20:52:32.055-06:002011-11-17T20:52:32.055-06:00I need to check my recipe (a friend's) against...I need to check my recipe (a friend's) against the one above which has to be real, and get back to you. ;)Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-9294817538191471292011-11-17T12:13:01.749-06:002011-11-17T12:13:01.749-06:00Sweet Tomatoes is so nice! It is a soup and salad ...Sweet Tomatoes is so nice! It is a soup and salad buffet. Everything thing fresh! And different seasonal dishes. I just looked it up, there aren't any north of Illinios. :( <br />But if you are doing any traveling soon.....Heide at ApronHistoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01031250918789204123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-22052148227431778122011-11-17T05:08:23.708-06:002011-11-17T05:08:23.708-06:00Hope you get the recipe soon.Hope you get the recipe soon.Denisehttp://shortybearsplace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-75800052582053914022011-11-16T20:52:41.267-06:002011-11-16T20:52:41.267-06:00I hope you can find a recipe that is similiar to y...I hope you can find a recipe that is similiar to your Aunts!lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274699008746761375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-69576441007303471982011-11-16T17:10:07.799-06:002011-11-16T17:10:07.799-06:00The big blue store - you had me there but after re...The big blue store - you had me there but after reading Midwest to Midlands, I understand. I though the food there would be good too but not so much. I did enjoy your tale.Ruth Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15649059834123681889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-38537165351943024922011-11-16T16:51:35.435-06:002011-11-16T16:51:35.435-06:00Thanks everyone! And I will try your recipe, Eva. ...Thanks everyone! And I will try your recipe, Eva. Keep posted for the great Swedish Meatball Review. lol <br /><br />I need to hear more about Sweet Tomatoes. Fun name!<br /><br />IKEA is in England? Then again, if my choice was between IKEA meatballs or bangers and mash... ;-)Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-20218396489385401982011-11-16T15:35:22.815-06:002011-11-16T15:35:22.815-06:00Strange as it seems when I first moved here and fe...Strange as it seems when I first moved here and felt any homesickness, the food section at IKEA would make me feel better because it was foods I was familiar with. The retail foods though, not those awful meatballs they serve, I was soooo disappointed in them too. Funny though I am going to IKEA tomorrow!! I won't eat there, I'll go to Starbucks and have a frapaccino, but I might get some Swedish Fish.<br />Sounds like some readers will send you a recipe, but if you are still in need let me know and I will send you one.Midwest to Midlandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251533810918077310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-59832688359994881362011-11-16T15:20:12.999-06:002011-11-16T15:20:12.999-06:00Thank you for your sweet words yesterday on my blo...Thank you for your sweet words yesterday on my blog post!! God is amazing to have brought His children together to talk about Him, even if it's through the internet. <br /><br />If you find the perfect Swedish meatball recipe, let me know!! :) I had some one time that were really good, I should have asked for it.<br /><br />Kevin does sound amazing, y'all are lucky to have each other!!<br /><br />Be blessed!<br />:)<br />RachRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512363858602116279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-10790109137760851782011-11-16T13:20:45.542-06:002011-11-16T13:20:45.542-06:00Hi Cranberry Morning,
I am Swedish and have a rec...Hi Cranberry Morning,<br /><br />I am Swedish and have a recipe for you :) I prefer the home made ones best, but as living here in Ireland we go to Ikea at times :)<br /><br />Try this recipe ;)<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />1 2/3 cups milk<br />2/3 cup chopped onion<br />1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 teaspoon allspice<br />Dash pepper<br />1 pound ground round<br />2 teaspoons butter<br />2 beef bouillon cubes<br />1 cup boiling water<br />1/2 cup cold water<br />2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />1 cup milk<br /><br />Directions<br /><br />Combine 2/3 cup evaporated milk, onion, crumbs, salt, allspice and pepper. Add meat; mix well, chill. Shape meat mixture into 1-in. balls. In large skillet, brown meatballs in butter. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water; pour over meatballs and bring to boil over medium heat. Cover; simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, blend together cold water and flour. Remove meatballs from skillet, skim fat from pan juices and reserve juices. Stir 1 cup evaporated milk and flour/water mixture into pan juices in skillet; cook, uncovered, over low heat, stirring until sauce thickens. Return meatballs to skillet. Stir in lemon juice. Serve with boiled potatoes and preferably with a little red berry (lingon) jam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-64804236595109815452011-11-16T12:21:18.796-06:002011-11-16T12:21:18.796-06:00Oh goodness! When we go there, we NEVER eat their ...Oh goodness! When we go there, we NEVER eat their food (other then an occasional cinnamon roll)! Our plan is to go either before lunch or after and then have a meal at Sweet Tomatoes next door! Which is so so much better! <br /><br />I think we have a reciepe for Swedish Meatballs, not sure if it is authentic. I will pass it on.Heide at ApronHistoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01031250918789204123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-7633385934653625202011-11-16T08:44:14.392-06:002011-11-16T08:44:14.392-06:00I do not know what this big blue store is, but I a...I do not know what this big blue store is, but I am very much like you..If there are arrows on the floor telling me where to go, I WILL be the one going the other way. No doubt about it. (Pray for my husband, he is a good man that puts up with a rebellious wife). <br /><br />My question is this....When you get the recipe, will you be sharing it? *hint hint*Amy, a redeemed sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324661637036868565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212581401252445388.post-38820238425838298172011-11-16T08:42:36.962-06:002011-11-16T08:42:36.962-06:00Family recipes are so valuable. Weird person that...Family recipes are so valuable. Weird person that I am, whenever I have visited relatives, I headed for their recipe box, helped them make the meal, and asked a bunch of questions about food. The result besides a bunch of ticked off relatives is a collection of recipes that I am making into a journal book--things like corn cob jelly, and schmeerkugen.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722030738977332998noreply@blogger.com