Heroes…
They come in all shape and sizes…All walks of life… Can you imagine a life without heroes? Without someone to save the day? I shudder to even consider it…
We have our cartoon Super heroes…
Batman – This billionaire playboy philanthropist moonlights as the man in a bat costume ridding the city of Gotham of its crime. Possessing absolutely no super power to speak of, The Batman uses the modern day power of billions, brains, techie toys and a kicky side-kick to put villains in their place. Holy Toledo, Batman!
Superman – Otherwise known as the man of steel… Rocketed to earth prior to the destruction of his home planet Krypton, he was then discovered and adopted by a Kansas couple. Raised as Clark Kent, he learned of his superpowers early and decided to use them for the benefit of humanity. More powerful than a locomotive, Superman spent his days saving the people of Metropolis and impressing his main squeeze, Louis Lane with his flying skillz.
Lion-o (the 80’s Lion-O): Easily the superhero with the hottest flippy hair, the young lord of the Thundercats continuously saves 3rd earth; a planet that inhabits about, oh, 12 people from the evil clutches of Mum-ra whose sole mission is to acquire the Eye of Thundera so evil can reign over 3rd earth. Again, a planet inhabiting like 12 people because he’s wiped out the human race. Thundercats – Ho!!
We have our real live heroes – Our doctors, Firemen, Policemen. Without them we’d be sick arsonists running rampant in streets devoid of order.
I kid…
These real-life heroes are owed much, much respect for risking their lives daily for us mere mortals.
And finally, we have the meatball hero. Filling bellies everywhere with super strength saucy meatballs, a gluten strand cape waving in the wind and cheesy armor. This is a real hero… A hero you can get down with…
The best part of this hero is that you – yes, you are responsible for creating it. All heroes are created; either through years of work, study, circumstance or the tip of a colored pencil.
I have complete faith in you. Let’s create a hero…
Mix lean ground beef with seasonings, cheese and bread and form meatballs. I love forming meatballs. It keeps my hands busy and allows my mind to space out. I like to imagine I’m married to Wolverine. He comes in handy with the knives. Ok, I’m really picturing myself married to Hugh Jackman… That man is dreamy…
Place your newly formed meatballs on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 25 minutes. Flip them once about halfway though.
Once they’re evenly brown plop them in a skillet full of simmering sauce for 10 minutes.
Cut a hero roll lengthwise and put those meatballs on top. Spoon in a little sauce, will ya? Top with mozzarella cheese and pop in the broiler until the cheese melts.
Now that’s the stuff heroes are made of…
Hot damn…
Love,
Me