In blender, combine first 8 ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Add 7-up and blend. Serve immediately.
Sift dry ingredients into a 9-inch pie pan. Combine oil and milk in measuring cup, whip with fork and pour all at once over flour mixture. Mix with fork until flour is completely mixed. Press evenly and firmly with fingers to line bottom and side of pan. Very good and quick for fresh fruit filling such as rhubarb.
Pack raw, washed string beans in jar. For each pint add: 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper, 1-2 crushed garlic cloves, large head dill (carrots may be added). Bring equal parts vinegar and water plus 1 tbsp. canning salt per cup of liquid, to boil – add to jars – tighten lids. Process 10 minutes in hot water bath.
Make meatballs, brown in fry pan with oil. Transfer meatballs to baking pan. Use fry pan for gravy. Mix together gravy ingredients in fry pan. When heated through, pour over meatballs and bake 45 minutes at 350-degrees.