We all have our favorite garnishes, sauces and the like when it comes to beef.

Our friends at Shortlist have put together a list of “The 10 Best Accompaniments to Beef” – and there’s not a bottle of A1 in sight.

Granted, they are British, and tastes are just slightly different from the States. But I’ll have to go with them here. These are all pretty tasty.

And I never liked A1 anyway. But YOU be the judge. What do you think of these beef accompaniments?

Maybe you’ll find the perfect meal for this weekend among them. Check them out here!

Photo courtesy of Shortlist.com.

For the lady who likes fine marbling. . .

. . . I give you the latest in steak fashion.

Is it a dress? A shirt? An apron?

The answer is yes.

It is whatever you want it to be.

Is your anniversary coming up? Milady will love this.

And you.

Snap yours up before they’re all gone!

Photo courtesy of randomfunnypictures.org.

I know which one of these lollipops I want to find in my Easter basket…

…how ’bout you?

May your holiday weekend be filled with family, friends, good food and great memories!

Oh, and maybe a steak sucker, too.

See you next week!

Photo courtesy of Neatorama.com.

Shortlist.com has created an “Ultimate Steak Manual” so that we can all prevail in the “battle of the beef.”

Translation:  You can one-up your friends when it comes to cooking the best steak dinner.

And that’s a cause I can get behind.

But, in order to create the ultimate steak experience, one must first educate oneself on all matters beefy.

Here, the Shortlist provides us a guide so that we can get a leg up on the competition. From knowing your cuts of beef to pairing the perfect wine, this guide has it all.

An educated competitor is one to be reckoned with. So read up, my friends – then get out there and win the battle of the beef!

Photo courtesy of Shortlist.com.

So if you’ve been following what’s going on in bacon news (and I know that you do), you’ve no doubt seen the new bacon coffin on the market from J & D’s.

If not, you’re in for a treat! The above beauty can be all yours for a mere $3,000 and you can be assured that you will rest in heavenly bacon glory for all eternity. Amen.

There’s even a Facebook page dedicated to bacon coffins.

Could this possibly be a case of taking things too far?

Like going to a job interview decked out in Lakers gear? Or painting your house Boise State colors? Or naming your kid “DIRECTV” so you’ll be sure to get free satellite service forever?

I mean, my family can attest to the fact that I LOVE BACON. Just come over on Sunday morning and see if YOU get the last piece. Hint:  It’s mine.

But there is a limit. And I think spending the afterlife in a bacon-themed casket goes well beyond it.

What do you think? Do you love it? Do you hate it? Do you think people should get a life and let people have their fun?

I wanna know!

Photo courtesy of JDFoods.net.

AskMen.com posted “Steak:  5 Things You Didn’t Know” – and, truth be told, I learned a little something.

Maybe you will, too.

Like, did you know the average cow is about 40% steak? I didn’t.

Click here to read more fascinating tidbits about arguably my favorite subject (you know, besides my kids. And kittens…).

On this Friday, you just might learn something new. And really, isn’t that the best we can hope for at the end of the week?

Read on for steak trivia you just might actually use!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

We all know that a beautiful Teriyaki sauce can be enhanced with pineapple to make for an unforgettable steak marinade.

BUT, did you know that pineapple enzymes are a great tenderizer for your steak?

It’s all due to a protein-digesting enzyme called bromelain found in pineapple. Bromelain breaks down the collagen or protein in your steaks – thus, creating a more tender piece of beef.

Read more about this fascinating scientific and culinary topic here.

Want to know how to cook a fantastic Teriyaki and pineapple steak marinade? Click here.

So many uses for the pineapple in your steak creations! Try them and enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Marlena’s Menu.

The doctor is in!

This is the greatest prescription I’ve ever seen.

“Due to low iron, eat one steak per week in addition to current consumption”

I must get this doctor’s contact info and promptly move to this city.

Have you ever seen such a thing of beauty?

Perhaps it’s a joke. But, seriously, you can’t tease people like this. Steak is no joke.

What do YOU make of this prescription for steak???

Photo courtesy of collegehumor.com.

Ladies, are you depressed or anxious? It’s time to put the right amount of red meat into your diet!

Or so says a recent Australian study which claims that women who cut out red meat were TWICE as likely to suffer from depression or anxiety.

TWICE AS LIKELY.

We steak enthusiasts have known for a long time that the right amount of red meat in our diets does wonders for us. Mentally and physically.

Now here’s proof!

Want to know more about this study? Click here.

And let’s all raise our forks to our health!!!

Photo courtesy of DailyMail.co.uk.

I love a good contest.

And one that involves steak? Well, we’ve hit the jackpot here!

If you haven’t already, enter this “SomeBunny’s Gonna Win Easter Sweepsteaks” for your chance to win all sorts of goodies from the Kansas City Steak Company.

Click to see the contest rules and all the cool prizes!

You could win a gift certificate in the amount of $50, $100 or $500 and then you’ll have your pick of yummy spiral-cut Easter hams, prime rib, twice-baked potatoes, desserts – even steaks!

The great thing is – if you win, YOU get to pick your meal.

What could be better than that?

Hurry, though! Winners will be announced on April 1st!

Didn’t see that link above? Click here for all the details!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

It’s the first day of spring! This day makes me so happy every year.

It signals warmer weather ahead and that makes me utterly giddy.

And in honor of the spring season, just last week, we took a spring break trip with the kids to the Bahamas. They were off school for a week.  We’ve never done such a thing before and we didn’t know what to expect.

We usually travel to such exotic locales as:  Oklahoma City, Houston and Pearl, Mississippi. Don’t get me wrong, we have mad love for all those places – but let’s just say they aren’t featured on the Travel Channel very often.

We had been saving up for quite a while and when the day finally came for us to leave on our big trip, we were anxious, excited and thrilled.

While there, my husband and I decided we couldn’t leave without sampling a Bahamian steak. It had to happen.

What you see above is a Bahamian Kansas City strip steak. Medium.

Exquisite.

THIS made the trip even more memorable. And it proved to us that a quality steak is a quality steak no matter where you go in the world.

It all starts with a great cut of beef. If you don’t have that, it’s over.

Thank goodness this was incredible. They know how to do steak right on the island!

What an amazing way to welcome spring!!!

I thought I was a steak enthusiast, but THIS GUY has me beat four ways to Sunday.

I love me some beef, but I gotta admit I’ve never gone this far for a juicy steak.

And that looks like a great cut of beef.

How far have YOU gone for a great steak? Have you taken it camping? Traveled to a foreign land?

Let me know! I want to know who is the GREATEST steak enthusiast!

Photo courtesy of tcj on the BackCountryPilot.org forum.

Ever wonder how your favorite celebrities like their steak?

Okay, I’m sure you don’t spend hours each day pondering this. But, admit it, you do wonder.

Well, singer Aaron Carter shared his strange – yet intriguing – steak marinade idea with us. And there are some among us who might just enjoy it.

Who in tarnation is Aaron Carter, you ask?

That’s not important. He likes steak! He’s one of us!

Click here to read about Aaron’s unusual steak marinade. Maybe you’d like to try it yourself. If you do, let me know what you think. Uh, cuz I don’t think I’ll be actually trying it myself. But that’s just me.

Happy marinating!

Photo courtesy of Food Network via blog.zap2it.com.  

You grill it. You sear it. You fry it.

But have you tried baking it?

Our friends over at Livestrong.com have the perfect tips for baking a steak that melts in your mouth.

Sounds good to me!

Sometimes you’re out of charcoal/propane, etc. Sometimes you just don’t want to go outside. And sometimes you just want to try something different.

Whatever the reason, try this method and see how it stacks up.

And then let me know what you think!

Click here to see full instructions on how to bake your steak.

Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images via Livestrong.com.

Ever wonder what happens when you turn your back on the grill after you put your steak on?

First of all, NEVER turn your back on the grill!

But here’s an artistic interpretation of what goes on if you do…

Enjoy the weekend – and watch those steaks!