January 18th, 2011

Steak Fun Facts

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!

History

  • Although meat has been grilled since shortly after the discovery of fire–some 500,000 years ago–it did not become a popular pastime until the 1950s.
  • Time Frame

  • Depending on the cut of the steak, it may take between 10 and 30 minutes to cook on the grill; thicker cuts, such as filet mignon and T-bone, generally take the most time to grill.
  • Benefits

  • Grilling is an exceptionally healthy method of cooking steak and other kinds of meat because excess fat drains away rather than being consumed.
  • Fun Fact

  • The charcoal briquette was invented in 1920 by Henry Ford, with help from Thomas Edison.
  • Warning

  • Most injuries related to grilling are caused by improper use of starter fluid, such as adding additional fluid after lighting an outdoor grill.
  • Considerations

  • If you want to produce “grill marks” when making steak, avoid moving the steak except to turn it–only once–during the course of cooking.
  • Read more: Facts on Grilling Steak | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_4567438_grilling-steak.html#ixzz1BQ8Xn2iX


    January 15th, 2011

    Amazing Beef Stroganoff

    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.


    January 13th, 2011

    Steak Sandwich in a Snow Cave

    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.


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