I’ve traditionally heard that a big, beefy steak requires a hearty red wine.

Truth is, I never follow that advice because I have, shall we say, unusual taste when it comes to wine.

This NY sommelier even pairs some whites with certain steaks at his restaurant. Seriously, he’s my new best friend – and we’ve never even met.

Turns out, each cut of steak requires a different wine pairing. I didn’t know that.

Read on to find out more tips on matching that perfect vino with your steak tonight!

Photo courtesy of Sarina Finkelstein via WineSpectator.com.

Look, these guys have flavor just busting right out of them.

My mouth is watering.

If you’ve never indulged in these tasty babies, you’re in for a real treat.

Empanadas are a popular snack food in the Philippines and Latin America. But, I’ve seen an Indian version as well.

For me, these amazing goodies are an entire meal all on their own!

Click here for the recipe and expert tips from Jun Belen over at Blog.JunBelen.com.

They’re tasty in any language!

Photos courtesy of Blog.JunBelen.com.

So, Lady Gaga is the “It Girl” of the music world right now.

I like her music. She intrigues me.

She also scares me a little. Just a little.

Lady Gaga will often do, say and wear outlandish things. That’s her thing.

Her outfit for the cover of the latest issue of Vogue Hommes Japan magazine?

A meat bikini.

Yes. A. Meat. Bikini.

Oh, and a meat beret. Can’t forget that.

Click here to check it out. It’s a little burlesque-ish so click at your own risk.

What do you think? Does she push the envelope just a tad with the raw meat clothing? Or is it all in good fun?

Photo courtesy of Teemix.aufeminin.com.