Steak Enthusiast

So apparently people have loved steak for such a long time that poetry about our beloved exists from as far back as the 1800s. Maybe even longer.

Here, a very wise writer waxes poetic about a luscious steak stew. Mmmmm. . .

A Steak

I surely never hope to view

A steak as luscious as a stew.

The latter is the tasty goal

Of elements in perfect whole,

A mad assemblage of legumes

Exuding warm ambrosial fumes,

Each seasoning of proper length,

Proving in Union there’s strength.

A steak is grander, it is true,

Yet needs no special skill to brew.

It is an art a stew to make,

But anyone can broil a steak.

unknown, 1880

Poetry courtesy of foodreference.com.

Photo courtesy of hubpages.com.

Did you know that it’s not only important to make good choices in what you eat, but the combination of foods you choose is important as well?

I didn’t. But Parade’s Healthy Style magazine set me straight.

An article by Nancy Kalish says this:  Drinking a glass of red wine with your steak can cut down on your body’s absorption of toxins that can lead to heart disease. But don’t overindulge: Seven ounces is all you need to benefit.

I LOVE that red wine with my steak is good for me! In fact, I’ll raise my glass to that fact the next time I, er hmmm, take care of myself.

I’m feeling the need to take care of myself this weekend. It’s been a long week!

Read the entire article here.

Photo courtesy of recipes.certifiedangusbeef.com.

I just read this article that claims humans have been eating steak for dinner ever since homo sapiens began roaming the earth.

That’s a long time.

So I’m thinking, Who am I to buck tradition?

I’ll have a steak, please. It’s in my DNA to do so.

Read the full article here and find out all the fascinating details about a scientific discovery that proves this carnivorous theory.

Then, go have a steak of your own. It’s only natural.

Photo courtesy of news.discovery.com.

Wow.  These hearty baked beans can be a meal all on their own.

They’re a meaty mix of ground beef (try this — it’s my fave), sausage, bacon and lots of other good stuff.

You can use them as a dip . . .

. . . or as a side dish with steaks, pork chops, burgers, brisket — anything!

So what are you waiting for? Check out this recipe from awesome Paula at Salad-In-A-Jar.com.

She rocks. And so will you if you bring this to the next neighborhood party.

Photos courtesy of Salad-In-A-Jar.com.

Momma Hen has an amazing recipe for flank steak with bacon sauce. Bacon sauce! That’s a new one for me.

Check out her recipe at Momma Hen’s Kitchen. Momma pulls no punches and this meal is no exception. It’s fierce. It’s savory. And it will put you in a new category with the people who are lucky enough to sit at your table.

Try it out! And let me know if it changes your life . . .

Photo courtesy of MommaHensKitchen.blogspot.com.

According to Parade magazine, “Americans eat 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Laid end-to-end, the links would circle the Earth about 21.5 times.”

So my question is: If you’re going to eat THAT MANY hot dogs, why not make sure they’re the best? I ordered these babies for our beach vacation and they were a hit! They’re all beef and you can really tell.

The flavor is fantastic and the aroma made us all hungry and ready to eat. You know how really yummy things can do that to you?

Don’t get caught with less-than-desirable dogs when YOU decide to cook some up on the grill. Your neighbors (and the Earth) will thank you for it.

Now THAT’S a well-used grill!

We often have impromptu get-togethers in our backyard with the neighbors. So. . . we’ve got to keep lots of good food on hand. You know, just in case.

There are always steakburgers in our fridge or freezer and this weekend we just happened to have a bunch on the grill when our neighbors stopped by for a swim and a burger. What fun!

This is my beautiful friend’s “halfburger.” I’m trying to get her to patent the name, but she just thinks I’m crazy. She is very dainty and lovely and half a burger is all she needs.

Me? Well, let’s just say I can easily handle an entire burger.

We just love summer at our house and when you’re prepared, fun can happen at any time!

These guys really know how to do steak. And the music behind this video is smoooooooth.

If you like Porterhouse (and I know you do), this will get you good and ready to cook a flavorful steak for you and your best friends. They have to be pretty special people cuz Porterhouse is da bomb.

Enjoy!!!!

How have I gone my whole life not knowing this tidbit?

I have just learned the ultimate secret to making perfect patties. The next time you cook steakburgers you must try it.

Elizabeth Karmel, a total grilling diva, tells us that putting a thumbprint in the middle of your burger before placing it on the grill keeps it flat and avoids the “swollen belly burger” syndrome.

Who knew? Well, apparently this is a technique the restaurants have been holding close to the vest for years. I feel so “in the know!”

Elizabeth even hawks a “Steakhouse Burger Press” that automatically shapes your patties and includes a thumbprint on each one. How’s that for efficient?

You can check out her burger press here. Get your steakburgers here . . . and happy thumbprinting!!!

If you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you know I LOVE Teriyaki sauce on my steaks. It’s a bit of an obsession.

When I go out to a restaurant, nine times out of ten they will not have a Teriyaki-infused steak on the menu. Nor will they have Teriyaki sauce on hand for my amusement.

This makes me bitter and forlorn.

If given a choice, I cook steaks at home where I can control the Teriyaki-ness of my steak. I’m crazy like that.

I found a wonderful recipe for a fancy Teriyaki sauce over at Cookistry.  Check it out and tell me Teriyaki on steak isn’t the best thing in the world.

I dare ya!

Photo courtesy of Cookistry.blogspot.com.