September 11th, 2008

Are You Ready For Some Steak With a Football On It?

No?

Well, I think you’re missing out. Check it out . . .

Yes, siree. Our friends at SteakBrands.com have found a way to get our favorite cuts of meat in on the pigskin action.

Freaked out a little? Wait ’til you see the NASCAR brands. And the one that says “Road Kill.”

Nice.

Go here to see all your branding choices for your next cookout.

Photo courtesy of SteakBrands.com


September 10th, 2008

This One’s Just Peachy!

Say you’re looking to serve something other than potatoes with your juicy, tender steak tonight. Then, say you’re up for something quite different than your ordinary fare.

This just might be what you’re looking for. It’s fresh. It’s peachy. It’s cheesy.

Try it!

Italian Grilled Peaches
Serves 4

2/3 cup good-quality balsamic vinegar
3 T sugar
2 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 large peaches, unpeeled, halved and pitted
2 to 3 oz Gorgonzola or blue cheese, crumbled
2 T mascarpone cheese, for garnish

In a small, non-reactive saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, sugar and pepper, and simmer until reduced by half and thick enough to use as a glaze.  Set aside until ready to use.

Preheat grill to medium-high, 350º to 400º.  Place peach halves on the grill, cut side down, and grill 5 minutes, or until flesh is slightly charred. Brush the rounded tops of the peaches with the glaze, and cook 1 to 2 minutes.  Flip peaches, brush the cut sides with glaze and grill an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer peaches to 4 individual serving dishes, and spoon any remaining glaze over the tops. Sprinkle each serving with an equal amount of Gorgonzola and place a small dollop of mascarpone on the side.


September 9th, 2008

Steak + Football = Success!

This weekend we went to visit some friends and, once again, tried to enjoy our alma mater’s attempt at football.

Lo and behold – we won!

We think this had something to do with it . . .

(taken on my husband’s camera phone — seriously, they weren’t really purple)

Or, the fact that we were not the hosts.

Either way, we’ve become very superstitious and we’ve decided that we must now camp out in our friends’ living room for the rest of football season . . . wearing the same clothes.

And, of course, we’ll expect the same meal of filets and ribeyes to be served as well.

We’re taking one for the team.

Just go with it.


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