I wrote this recipe for a contest I'm in; once you get past the paleness of the pork meatloaf compared to a beef, you'll be surprised at how tasty it is. I always bake a ham with 2 cups of leftovers in mind for this! ps: you can use all potatoes in the topping if you prefer Butternut Gold-Crowned Pork Meatloaf Meatloaf: 1/3 cup finely minced shallots or onions 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 ( 8 oz.) can crushed pineapple (do not drain) 2 cups fine soft bread crumbs (about 4 to 5 slices white bread in food processor) 2 cups leftover baked ham, minced in food processor 1 pound ground pork Butternut Gold topping: 1 pound Butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1" chunks (about 3 cups) 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" chunks (about 3 cups) 4 Tablespoons softened butter 1/4 to 1/2 cup warmed Half & Half (approximately) Preheat oven to 375º. Spray an 8" or 9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine meatloaf ingredients, along with pepper to taste and mix to blend thoroughly. Press into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until thermometer inserted in center of loaf reaches 165º. While meatloaf is baking, prepare topping. Place squash and potato chunks in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain into a colander, then use a ricer to rice chunks back into cooking pot. Add butter, enough warm Half & Half for desired consistency, and salt and pepper to taste; mash until smooth. Cover and keep warm. When meatloaf is done, remove from oven and set broiler to heat. Blot meatloaf top lightly with paper towel to absorb any liquid, and cover with squash/potato topping. Place crowned meatloaf close to broiler and broil until very lightly browned. Makes 6 servings.

Soapstone can't be damaged by any cleaners so don't worry. You can really use whatever you want. However, any cleaning solution which degreases will also remove some of the oil so the area may fade more quickly and require more frequent oiling. Maybe make up a dilute bleach solution to use on areas of contamination as that shouldn't degrease. I don't use antibacterials in my house but I use a Dr Bronners castille soap solution to wipe them down if I think there is a need for it. It's a versatile product: smells great, cleans hardwood, tile, windows, body, cars, cabinets etc. You can find it in your local health food store (and Target too I think) Enjoy your new stone!

I swear our turkey was drugged!! I have never had a turkey that caused me to go unconscious after eating it and it did it to both of us both times we ate it. I mean seriously! I have eaten a lot of turkey in my life and never had that happen. Last night around 6pm or so I fixed my plate of leftovers for dinner ate it and by 7pm I was passed out in my recliner. I tried really hard to wake up and watch tv. Could not do it, next work up at 9pm struggled to get myself to the bedroom and into bed. My husband was out in his recliner too. He said he woke up at 10pm and was all alone LOL so he came to bed. I did not wake till he woke me heading out to work this morning. And I feel like I have been on a 3 day drunk (well I have never been on one of those but you get my drift LOL) So I am scared to eat any more of it!! I have all the stuff to make soup with the carcass and leftovers but I am not sure we can stand to be drugged again LOL. But that is my plan to at some point make soup. by the way the turkey was a Kroger brand turkey and it was one of the worst turkeys I have ever had it had so little flavor and parts were tuff like it was an old bird. It was super juicy though. I wish I had known I would have injected it at least it would have had some flavor. guess that is why they were giving them away free with a $100 purchase!

I don't bring home leftovers I don't intend to eat or use for a pet. I would have told the neighbor she could have it the half I hadn't touched. Let her deal with it. I've seen people take home the oddest leftovers, the last bite of fried egg, a quarter of a grilled cheese and I know they don't have pets and also that they are not anywhere near poor. Just habit or fear of "waste" I guess.