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!
I love it when this . . .
…and this…
…is the evening’s entertainment.
Seriously, give us a ribeye and a Kansas City strip steak and my hubby and I are occupied for hours.
Preparing a marinade, letting them sit, grilling and anticipating, eating and THEN talking about how good the steaks were.
That takes, what, all day long?
Oh, the joy of eating a beautiful meal! It’s one of life’s best gifts. And when I can enjoy it at home – it’s even better.
Here’s to simple pleasures!
P.S. Do you like the blue lights on the grill? They don’t do anything but they sure are cool at night!
Check out this quick little video claiming to know the secret to “the world’s most delicious steak.”
Is this so? Well, you be the judge. The process is simple enough – so try it and let me know what YOU think!
Happy grilling!
It’s not Beethoven.
But this “music video” is good for a few laughs. Note the fine clothing choices and animated facial expressions from these guys with fantastic culinary taste.
Just so you know you’re not alone in your obsession with steak. I’m here for ya.
And so are these guys.
This informative video shows us a simple method of how to grill a great steak. This guy is a purist and I really like that about him.
Sometimes you just want a simple, great steak. If so, this is your video.
I disagree about the boxed steaks from the freezer statement – convenience is key in my life! And. . . my steaks are always perfect from the freezer! But other than that, he’s got some great insights and tips.
Check it out and let me know how your grilled steaks turn out!
Filet Mignon from Kansas City Steak Company on Vimeo.
The corporate chef at the Kansas City Steak Company has some great tips for us on how to cook a fantastic filet.
Thank goodness. I’m going to be listening up because I don’t always know what I’m doing at the helm of a grill. Any advice he has would be a good thing for me to pay attention to.
And I certainly wouldn’t want to ruin a perfectly beautiful filet mignon! That would be a crime.
Check out the video here and get the perfect filet to grill while you’re at it!
Happy grilling, everybody!
There is something in the U.K. called the “Steak Appreciation Society.” I must delve into this more deeply.
But for now, here is something they have unearthed that may revolutionize your steak cooking from this day forward. . .
Or not. You decide.
It’s called the Perfect Steak cooker and it has a grill and timer to help you cook – you guessed it – that perfect steak every time.
It’s available on Amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Perfect-Steak-temperature-vegetables-perfection/dp/B001644WLM
Note the U.K. URL. Apparently they have really good stuff over there that we don’t have. Jealous.
Check out this device and let me know what you think. In the meantime, I shall investigate this Steak Appreciation Society and report back.
Is it weird that I’m starting to talk like Harry Potter now? Hmmpf. I can’t help myself.
Photo courtesy of SteakAppreciationSociety.com.
This was the scene on Labor Day. Grilling. Chilling. Peacefulness.
Except for the minor mishap with that burger in front. Not sure what happened there. It somehow got split in two.
I got to eat that one. That’s what moms do.
But it tasted fantastic all the same.
Those other delights on the grill are bratwurst. We had ourselves a little combo going and our friends who came over thought they had died and gone to heaven.
We had a little football on TV, some meat on the grill and all was well.
THAT’S something to be thankful for. And that’s what we’ll be thinking on Sunday as we remember what happened in our country 10 YEARS AGO.
I can’t believe 9/11/01 was 10 years ago. It feels like yesterday in my mind. My kids weren’t even born then. But they know about 9/11 and we’ll discuss it again.
Just being here is something to be thankful for. And we’ll remember those who aren’t. I hope you will too.
Don’t let this be you . . .
Keep your steaks and other grillable goodies safe this holiday weekend.
Because a steak is a terrible thing to waste.
Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day, everyone!
This holiday weekend is a fun time to try out something new on the barbie!
This recipe is for a Spicy Lime-Cilantro Marinated Flank Steak. But, you know you can use this marinade on any cut of beef – just pick your favorite!
I love the mix of onions, garlic and jalapeno chile pepper with lime and honey. This gets my mouth watering thinking of all the flavors infusing my steak.
Heaven.
So take some time this extended weekend and give this one a try. And have a fun, experimental holiday weekend!
Click here to go directly to that spicy recipe!
Photo courtesy of AllRecipes.com.
It’s almost Labor Day. And somewhere it’s written that one must eat beef on Labor Day weekend.
Hey, I don’t write the rules, I just enforce them.
So, why not treat yourself to a gorgeous, grilled steak on your day of rest?
Click here to see a fantastic marinade recipe and get other great ideas for your weekend lineup.
Then, come back here and share with us how it went! Happy eating!
Photo courtesy of AllRecipes.com.
I like great quality meat. But I like a good bargain, too. And I have to start planning for Labor Day now. It will sneak up on me.
So this Labor Day holiday I’m going to stock up on some of our neighborhood favorites – because inevitably, the neighborhood ends up in our back yard.
I really love that because I like being in control. I’m neurotic that way. We have burgers, steaks and chicken. Everyone’s happy.
We eat the food I like, listen to the music I enjoy – you get the picture. So why wouldn’t I want the festivities at my house? What’s a few crumbs on the counter among friends when I can make sure I have Teriyaki sauce for my ribeye? See how that works?
I’m looking forward to Labor Day because it’s that last grasp at a summer feeling. People are off work, it’s still warm out where we live and folks are in the mood to have fun. I like that.
So come on, Labor Day! I’m ready for ya!
I’m just not ready for you to be over.
Photo courtesy of Kansas City Steak Company.
We went to the river with family this weekend. And as we do not happen to live anywhere near a river, that required a five-hour drive.
With two boys.
Under the age of 10.
Plus a dog.
Once we arrived we felt we deserved something yummy – and to us, that means steak!
We fired up that old charcoal grill down by the river and grilled away while the kids and dog frolicked.
Paradise.
And, as we were on a RIVER, the serveware left a lot to be desired. A piece of aluminum foil had to do as our platter.
Because we’re classy like that, we set it on top of a cooler.
Come and get it!
What we learned is that we don’t care what it’s served on as long as we cook it ourselves and we can fix it up the way each of us likes it.
It was heavenly and we didn’t want it to end. But, alas, summer always does.
We made some great memories while it lasted.
And we’ll always have the steak . . .
Here’s some eye candy for ya . . .
. . . and some more . . .
We had fun this past weekend just grillin’ and chillin’ – doing what summer means to us. I’ll bet you feel the same way.
Those simple pleasures are what I live for.
We sat around and didn’t think once about what we didn’t have. It was all about the here and now. What was in front of us. And it seemed pretty good.
A nice steak cooked exactly the way I like it takes me to a place where everything is awesome. At least for that moment.
Until a beach ball hit our heads or our drinks were spilled by a flying Frisbee.
But you know what I mean.
If I can be happy just sitting and being – that’s success to me. And it felt good for the time I had it.
Thank you, summer. And thank you, steak.
Have you seen this gadget?
It’s a grill humidifier. You pour in any liquid whose flavor you’d like to see infused in your meat, set it on the grill next to your steak – and voila!
It flavors the meat while you grill.
I can see so many possibilities with this. Orange juice. Beer. Vodka steak?
I don’t know, would the vodka explode?
Anyway, it’s an interesting theory. I wonder if it truly does work in reality.
Has anyone ever tried this? It sounds yummy!
Photo courtesy of CoolMaterial.com.
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.
