On this amazing Friday — weekend eve, I like to call it — I give you this little diddy.
Awesome, right?
Enjoy your weekend . . . and eat some steak!
You know you love it.
Okay, so this photo won’t be on any magazine covers anytime soon. I took it with my cell phone on a date with my husband.
But it documents a wonderful evening where steak was on the menu and actual conversation was had. Best. Date. Ever.
Where is the green on my plate, you ask? Well, there WAS a huge orange carrot at one time (which I moved), does that count?
Listen, we had no kids with us and I did not want to eat my veggies that night. So there.
What about you? Is steak on your date night menu? Valentine’s Day is coming up . . . do you have a steak meal in mind for your sweetie?
So. . . a lawsuit has been filed against Taco Bell claiming they don’t use “real beef.”
OMG.
An AP story has this to say about it:
The meat mixture sold by Taco Bell restaurants contains binders and extenders and does not meet the minimum requirements set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be labeled as “beef,” according to the legal complaint.
I’m sorry. Gross.
If ever there was a fantastic reason to cook your own beef tacos, beef burritos, beef anything at home — THIS. IS. IT.
Read all about it here. And THEN, get your meat here and cook your own amazing beef at home!
There is a debate raging out there over whether steak is just as good (or better) straight out of the fridge.
Which side do you fall on?
Now, usually these are leftovers we’re talking about — last night’s grilled filet mignon, strip steak cut up and served as a steak salad, London Broil no longer hot out of the oven.
Are you the “get it while it’s hot” kind or do you prefer the sealed in taste of a refrigerated masterpiece?
Read the debate here and let me know where you stand. Do you LOVE cold steak or is it best hot off the grill (after at least 5 minutes resting, of course)?
Tell me your thoughts!
Photo courtesy of CharlesPhoenix.com.
With the Super Bowl looming near, I thought you of all people would like to know about a Big-Game-themed contest where you can win a $500 gift certificate for . . . wait for it, wait for it . . . steak!
The Kansas City Steak Company is hosting the Ultimate Super Bowl Party Contest. Tell them your best Super Bowl party stories and you could win $500 in products from their amazing selections of steaks, beef tips, roasts, etc., etc., etc.!
That way, you can truly host the Ultimate Super Bowl party!
The contest runs until Jan. 23rd and the winner will be announced on Jan. 26th to give you time to redeem that cashola for treats and eats for your ultimate party.
Click here for more details and to enter this cra-za-zay contest. Dig deep and tell them why YOU are the ultimate Super Bowl fan and you could win. Lucky duck.
Photo courtesy of Greenzer.com.
If you’re here, you probably love a great steak.
But here are a few fun tidbits you might not know about our beloved beef. Read on!
Read more: Facts on Grilling Steak | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_4567438_grilling-steak.html#ixzz1BQ8Xn2iX
I LOVE this dish! And it’s perfect for these wintry, freezing days of January.
Make this for the people you love and they’ll KNOW you love them!
Click here to read about the history of Beef Stroganoff, including how it was named after Count Stroganov and why it was made for him. Fascinating.
Find the full recipe here. Don’t forget to make the incredible fried potatoes, too!
Enjoy!
Photo courtesy of FiveStarFoodie.com.
Lonnie Dupre is climbing up Mt. McKinley. I can’t even imagine the intestinal fortitude that that feat must require. It boggles the mind.
He estimates the journey will take a month. A MONTH!
But as luck would have it, Lonnie has the best friends a man can have.
Last week they arranged for a package consisting of a steak sandwich, chips and red wine to be air dropped to him. On Mt. McKinley!
Dude must really love him some steak sandwiches if his friends are willing to go to such lengths. THIS is a true steak enthusiast – my hat is off to you, Lonnie Dupre!
Read all about Lonnie’s trek – and steak escape – here!
Photo courtesy of KSTP.com.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of watching Mr. Bean in action, you’re in for a treat.
Played by British comedian Rowan Atkinson, Mr. Bean is always finding himself in ridiculous situations — and then making them even more ridiculous with his crazy antics. That’s just his way. And that’s why we love him.
There were only 14 episodes ever made featuring the lovable doof and this one is a doozy. Mr. Bean attempts to dine at a fine restaurant and orders a steak.
Now, I prefer my steak cooked — as apparently Mr. Bean does — and, well, hilarity ensues.
If you have a “taste” for British comedy, you’ll like this one. Enjoy this steak tartare with Mr. Bean!
This is so gorgeous, it just HAS to taste good!
This steak is enveloped in a beautiful pomegranate and wine sauce. Delish.
If you’re up for something a little different, try this recipe, plus the garlicky potato recipe that accompanies it this weekend. . . and let me know how it goes!
Happy weekend, everybody!
Photo courtesy of SunshineAndBones.blogspot.com.
Beginning in 2012, the USDA will require meat producers to include nutrition labels on cuts of meat like tenderloin, ground beef and the like.
What do you think about this?
Overall, it seems like a good idea to me. Information is, after all, power.
BUT. . . people usually resist change. It’s scary.
So, what do you think? Is this a move for the better or are we becoming more and more Big Brother-like????
Read the whole story about the new changes here.
If you had a nice steak dinner on Christmas night, congratulations. You dined like a president!
The Obamas enjoyed a beautiful, juicy steak on Dec. 25th in Hawaii. I can’t think of a more amazing way to spend Christmas.
Read on…
HE may be in exotic Hawaii, but President Barack Obama’s culinary Christmas is decidedly mainstream.
The president will dine on steak, roasted potatoes and green beans, with pie for dessert, according to White House spokesman Bill Burton, who is traveling with the president on his holiday vacation.
Mr Obama arrived on Wednesday for his annual trip to the Aloha State, his birthplace. He is set to stay past New Year’s reading novels, writing his State of the Union speech, and working in some golf with family and friends.
Mr Burton was mum on the president’s Christmas Eve plans.
Now that’s my kind of holiday! I love your taste, Mr. President!
This bodes well for 2011!
Read the story here. And happy new year!
Photo courtesy of Whitehouse.gov.
Hi! My name is Dena P., and I love steak. In fact, I’ve been on a quest for the perfect steak for a few years now.
I love experimenting with food and I like to get my family, friends and neighbors involved. They add a lot to my cooking experience by helping me perfect techniques and sharing recipes.
