Steak Enthusiast

Just when I think I’ve seen it all – there’s more.

A couple in San Diego recently got married in a BACON-THEMED WEDDING. That’s a photo of the bouquet above. It’s made of bacon.

You read it correctly. Bacon. Bacon was the theme.

These two lovebirds apparently fell in love due to their fondness for the pork treat.

But I’ve got news for them. My hubby and I FIGHT over the last piece of bacon. THAT’S what a mutual love of bacon gets you, folks.

It seems all lovey-dovey now. But wait until Sunday morning when you’re the last one to sit down to the breakfast table and there are literally only scraps of bacon left.

Let’s see how twinkle-eyed they feel then.

Perhaps I digress.

You can read more about this bacon wedding here and see all the purty pictures of their pork-related decorations. (They sprinkled bits of bacon down the aisle in front of the happy couple. Yeah.)

Think YOU’D ever go this far for your love of bacon?

Photo courtesy of San Diego County Fair via DailyMail.co.uk.

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How was your Father’s Day?

Ours was pretty good, I must say! And I wasn’t even the one being celebrated!

My dad and the hubby got sufficiently feted and fussed over. And steaks were on the menu as you can see. It was a regular SUMMER GRILL FIESTA!

Someone was using his noggin when setting the permanent date for Father’s Day in June when the sun is shining and the grill is smoking.

I hope all you dads out there felt as cherished as ours did. A steak always says “I love you” at our house!

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Is is just me or are steak kabobs total eye candy?

We made these last weekend with chicken and marinated steak and gorgeous veggies.

It’s like fireworks on a stick!

Grilling just appeals to all the senses and that’s what makes us feel so good, I think.

The whole experience from top to bottom is pure joy.

I especially like the eating part, don’t you?

Get out and enjoy some of these this weekend!

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Have you ever experienced this slice of heaven?

I mean, a bone-in ribeye. Have you ever had one?

It’s slightly different. Meatier, more flavorful. The bone gives it a boost.

Plus, it’s just a really beautiful piece of beef. Just look at how elegant it looks plated like that.

A beautiful sight to behold.

This gorgeous treat is the Kansas City Steak Company’s June Item of the Month.

It might be the perfect time to step out of your box and try it if you haven’t.

Or indulge again if this isn’t your first rodeo.

Whatever the case, this beaut is calling you. And me.

We might as well get them while they’re on sale!

Enjoy!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

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I love it when playing with your food is deemed acceptable.

And New York artist Kasia Haupt has made it cool to do just that.

She’s created sandwich monsters as a form of art. And she’s getting raves for it.

The creation above is a Philly cheesesteak wonder. But perhaps this one is more your style…

Steak tartare maybe? You’ve got to admit, these show some incredible creativity! Check out all of Haupt’s food creations here.

What do you think? Do you like these monster sandwiches? Or do they make you lose your appetite?

Photos courtesy of Caters News Agency via DailyMail.co.uk.

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It’s that time of year when we all venture out and take advantage of the glorious sunlight and grill away.

But how many of us have stopped to think about giving that grill a tune-up and brushing up on our grill safety?

I don’t know about you, but I’m just so giddy about grilling I usually just want to dive right in. But my husband always stops me – and does it the right way.

The grill is thoroughly cleaned, we use different plates and utensils for different meats and so on.

Are you up to speed on grilling best practices? Well, click here just to make sure. The folks at United Healthcare have put together some tips for staying healthy while grilling this summer.

That way, we can all keep grillin’ on in good health!!!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

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Did you know that the term “barbecue” might have come from the French barbe a queue? It means “from whiskers to tail” and refers to a time when an entire animal was cooked over an open fire.

Yeah, I didn’t either.

There are lots of other BBQ tidbits in “14 Things You May Not Know About Barbecue.”

Things like the fact that people in the Northeast are the most frequent barbecuers in the U.S. Sounds hard to believe to me. It seems like such a Southern thing.

Read on here for more barbecue trivia and test your knowledge. Even better, test it while you’re eating a burger, a steak, ribs, kabobs…

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

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I like to give my dad something manly every year for Father’s Day:  gorgeous, satisfying steak. (Clarification:  I don’t feel manly when I eat MY steak, but the kind my dad likes, well, is pretty manly.)

Nothing makes his eyes light up more than when he discovers he will soon be one with a steak. So why wouldn’t I want to give that to him on a day to honor Dad?

I’m going to cook mine a lovely, thick, Kansas City strip steak. It’s his fave.

But you could check out these Father’s Day gift options and give your Pops a gift-boxed steak combo, some USDA Prime beef or even a gift card to let him choose what strikes his fancy.

Either way, your dad will know you love him. ‘Cause where I come from, nothing says love like a great steak.

Happy gifting, everybody!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com. 

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Fire up the grill, it’s summer! (At least it is in my mind.)

Try cooking something you’ve never tried before. Like steak with a chimichurri sauce (doesn’t that look yummy????).

Or a simple beef kebab with assorted veggies – or even fruit!

Working Mother has some great grilling ideas for us to try and conquer this summer. Check them out here. And while the grilling part is fun, the eating part is more fun!

So, go – grill to your heart’s content!

Photo courtesy of WorkingMother.com.

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If you love hot dogs (and we know you love beef) then these incredibly expensive (yet amazingly tasty) dogs just might be for you!

Take Exhibit A above. It’s a foot long, is infused with 100-year-old cognac and topped with lobster and Kobe beef. It costs $100.

Then there’s a 3/4 pound beef frank with moose cheese from Sweden, bacon and mustard from France. That’ll set you back about $145.

For. One. Hot. Dog.

Check out all the expensive hot dogs here. Maybe it’ll give you ideas for a pricey dog of your own!

Photo courtesy of Splash via DailyMail.co.uk.

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We’ve talked about how a sauce can make or break a steak.

Well, the same goes for a great burger. Naturally!

Famous restaurants are KNOWN for their burger sauces. So why not replicate them at home?

The Daily Meal has the 411 on some well-known sauces so you can do just that. Check out their recipes for Big Mac Sauce and more!

Stay on your patio and enjoy all the flavor of the restaurant down the street. Sounds perfect to me!

Happy saucing!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

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Our friends at Serious Eats have created an uber list of “20 Grilled Steak Recipes for Your Memorial Day Grill.”

This is something I can get behind. And it’s just in time!

It includes recipes for such deliciousness as Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak (see photo above), Steak Sandwich with Onion-Jalapeno Sauce and Grilled Beef Pinwheels. That last one is also a feast for the eyes!

Check out the steak grilling slideshow and recipes here. And have yourself a wonderful Memorial Day weekend filled with grilled delights!

Photo courtesy of SeriousEats.com.

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If you’re like me, now’s the time you really get going on your grilling and experimenting.

Warm weather always makes me want to try new things with meats – especially steaks.

One of the ways to mix it up is a good sauce. Sauce can change everything.

So here’s a great recipe for a delicious homemade steak sauce. Try it on your next creation and let me know what you think!

The summer’s heating up and the food is getting G-O-O-D!!!

Photo courtesy of Dax Phillips via SimpleComfortFood.com.

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Now that’s a gorgeous flatbread full of shrimp and other delights.

Pair that with a summer steak salad and you’ve got a winning combination!

Angie McGowan over at Eclectic Recipes created these beautiful dishes – so why not try them at your home?

They’re light and perfect for those warm days outside. Plus, they’re really flavorful!

Visit Eclectic Recipes for the full lowdown on how to make these fab meals. For me, I’d serve the shrimp flatbread as an appetizer, then dig into the summer steak salad as my main dish.

BUT, you just might do the opposite! Have fun!

Photo courtesy of Angie McGowan via EclecticRecipes.com.

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It’s that time of year when we celebrate all things BARBECUE!

Why, you ask? Because it’s National Barbecue Month!

What a great excuse to worship all that is grilling, meat, sauces and did I mention meat?

May really kicks off that time of year when you can start to venture outside and spend lots of time tending to your grill.

Naturally, it’s my fave time of year.

Read more about National Barbecue Month here and go have your own celebration!

Photo courtesy of gone-ta-pott.com.

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