DEAR ABBY: I began having sex with a married co-worker. He cheated on me with other women. After I discovered, I told him to inform me he was sorry because I didn’t deserve it. He could have just left me alone. He won’t apologize. What do I do? I’m really upset about it. He’s married, living a single life. — NOT THE ONLY ONE IN GEORGIA
DEAR NOT THE ONLY ONE: You knew this co-worker was married, and yet you helped him cheat. Why are you surprised that you just will not be the one other woman in his life? You’re hardly the wronged woman; his wife is. If you should improve your life, move on and find someone you’ll be able to have an open and aboveboard relationship with.
DEAR ABBY: I even have seen you mention in your column your cookbooklets of favorite recipes. I hope the meatloaf recipe is included. Years ago, I cut out your meatloaf recipe, and it’s been a staple at my house ever since. I did make one significant change: I exploit ground bison as a substitute of beef. It’s healthier and tastes great. Thanks, Abby, to your years of entertaining, smart words. — NANCY M. IN OREGON
DEAR NANCY: I’m pleased you might have enjoyed preparing (and eating!) that meatloaf, and I used to be intrigued that you just substituted bison for the meat. I’m pleased to share the recipe again, and yes, it’s included in my cookbooklet set. I even have made it for years. It makes delicious sandwiches the second day if there’s any left over.
The cookbooklet set features recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, vegetable and side dishes, predominant courses and delicious desserts (that are my downfall). The set, which also includes recommendations on entertaining, may be ordered by sending your name and address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mt. Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the value.
INGREDIENTS:
2 kilos ground beef
1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
Pepper to taste
Salt, if desired
4 strips uncooked bacon, if desired
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In large bowl, mix all ingredients except bacon. Shape right into a loaf; place in 9-by-5-inch pan. Arrange bacon strips on top of meat mixture, if desired. Bake for 60 minutes. (Serves 6 to eight.)
By the way in which, the cookbooklet set also incorporates a tasty recipe for turkey meatloaf for individuals who have sworn off beef, which clearly I haven’t.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also generally known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.