1½  lbs. lean ground beef
   1  large onion, peeled and finely chopped
   3  garlic cloves, peeled and chopped fine
1½  tbs. olive oil
2½  tbs. chopped  fresh lovage (oregano/sage mix may be substituted)
  2  slices of brown bread, crust removed
      salt and pepper
      

1.  Put the ground beef into a bowl, and add the onion, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
2.  Soak the bread in milk for 5 - 10 minutes, then squeeze as dry as possible.  Add to the beef mixture.
3.  Mix all the ingredients together with the hands.
4.  Put the mixture into a greased 2 lb. loaf pan, cover with foil and bake at 350º F for 1½ hours or until done.
5.  Turn out onto a serving dish.  Serve hot or cold in slices.