October 18th, 2010

Steak With Hashbrowns

Because I really like you, I give you THIS . . .

A thick, juicy, bone-in, Flintstones-lookin’ steak delight paired with a hunk ‘o hashbrowns.

I’m sorry, this is pure heaven.

I’d seriously rather have this over an entire chocolate cake any day. Hands down.

Plus wine? It’s too much goodness. It’s like looking right into an angel’s eyes. I’m not sure I’m worthy.

Click here to read a little more about this truly exquisite meal. But really — you know all you need to know from the photo.

You’re welcome!

Photo courtesy of Patrick Snapp via WeeklyVolcano.com.


October 15th, 2010

Gaga’s Meat Dress: Best. Halloween. Costume. Ever.

So, you of course remember Lady Gaga’s meat dress. We’ve talked about it here and here.

Now with Halloween just a couple weeks away, you might want to start thinking about how you can replicate that beauty for your spooky neighborhood party.

According to one article, this is the hot costume of the Halloween season this year. Read on …

The prime cut in Halloween costumes this year is Lady Gaga’s meat dress – if you can find it.

The little bloody dress donned by the diva last month is the most searched for celebrity costume on Yahoo.com, the website said.

A check of local costume shops came up empty, but at least one city butcher is willing to create the getup.

“It would be a challenge, but I think we could make it,” said Andrew Ilnicki, a meat carver at the East Village Meat Market on E. Ninth St.

“You would have to be very skillful,” he said. “It looked like 15 to 20 pounds of flank steak. It would take 10 hours.”

The price? Ilnicki said the steaks alone would run $150 and the labor involved would bring the price for the cookout-ready costume close to $1,000.

That’s a lot of dough for a Halloween costume! What are YOU going to be for Halloween this year? Gaga, perhaps???

Photo and excerpt courtesy of NYDailyNews.com.


October 14th, 2010

Steakhouse Style Baked Potatoes!

I’m always looking for delicious sides to serve with my steaks. And what’s better than a gorgeous baked potato like they serve in fancy steakhouses?

Isn’t it beautiful? It looks like it’s smiling at us.

This is a bit more advanced than the potatoes I usually make, so I’m excited to try something new.

This recipe claims to create a “fluffy, soft center and a crisp, well-seasoned skin.”  Totally yummy.

Check it out here! And send me photos when you try it out!

Photo courtesy of ChaosInTheKitchen.com.


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