We’re all gearing up to ring in 2014 in style. So why not serve a meal that screams, “Special occasion!!!!!”

That would be prime rib. Oh, beautiful, delicious, prime rib.

We make statements with our food. We may not realize it but we do. Cheeseburgers say, “Hey, I’m being casual. Shoes are optional.” But prime rib? That says, “This is important to me and we must celebrate!”

Chef Michael Symon has some excellent advice for making YOUR prime rib the best it can be. See his prime rib tips here.

This one takes time, folks. So if you’re in a hurry the cheeseburgers might be a better option. But if you have the time to do it properly, salt overnight, let it sit after it’s done in the oven – THIS will be a masterpiece.

What better way to usher in the new year???

Photo courtesy of Chef Michael Symon via TastingTable.com.

Ever feel like my friend Tugger here?

That steak/perfect job/soulmate/dream home/European vacation/college degree/life goal is juuuuust out of reach?

Well 2013 is our year, people.

Let’s work to achieve at least one lofty goal this year. Whatever that is for you.

And along the way, we can enjoy some great steak to keep our energy and our spirits up.

We’ll at least be one up on old Tugger, right?

Happy 2013 to you and yours!

Photo courtesy of TuggerTails.

Happy New Year’s Eve!

Seeing as how we all made it through the Apocalypse, I think there’s cause for celebration!

May your 2013 be filled with burgers, dogs, steaks, roasts and much happiness!