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 . . .

Is there really an elusive “ultimate” steak?

That is up for debate. Who’s to say what the ultimate steak is? To me, it’s a matter of opinion.

Here is one version of the ultimate steak. See if it’s in line with YOUR version . . .

Click here to see the recipe and instructions – and try it for yourself!

Photo courtesy of HotSauceBlog.com.

It really is a work of true craftsmanship.

It is indeed a steak . . .

. . . but a steak that is a cake.

See?

This is a gorgeous creation from Debbie Does Cakes. And it just may be my favorite.

Forget all the confectionery, snowball, princess-looking ones – bring on the one that looks like a hunk ‘o meat!

This kind of artistry just blows my mind. I can’t even begin to understand how you could create something that looks so lifelike out of sugar, flour and all those ingredients.

The detail is so out of this world, it almost fooled me.

Almost.

Click here to see more amazing creations . . . like a roast beef cake!

Photo courtesy of DebbieDoesCakes.net.