Tag: sirloin

Patience, confidence … and risotto

I’ve always heard that you should stir risotto constantly, but I found that to be somewhat exaggerated. Sure, each addition of broth should be stirred in, and you want to get things moving around the pan regularly – but don’t feel that you need to cement your feet next to the stove top for the duration.  Continue Reading

When less is more

So you’re looking to reduce some things in the new year … perhaps it’s your waistline, your coffee consumption, even your phone bill. I understand. New Year’s resolutions are a just cause but they can get the best, and worst, of us. I’ve found that success depends on my ability to maintain my strength and soldier …   Continue Reading

Tasty Travels: boast-worthy bites

I’m always on a quest for beautiful food and I found it at the grand opening celebration of Hobart’s Steakhouse in Ontario, Canada. Guests at the restaurant’s new, second location enjoyed a grand opening affair of appetizers and main dishes that had mouths watering. And speaking of grand fare, check out these lip smacking dishes! …   Continue Reading

Keep calm and eat beef

Keep calm and write a blog … says the sign on my desk. Now that the frenetic — but always energizing — activities of the holidays are officially over, I am set to write about what is on my horizon in 2013. My doctor told me yesterday that my BMI makes me borderline obese. I …   Continue Reading

The Games we will play

The weekend has arrived and with it opportunity for fabulous flavors, good friends and Olympic endeavors. Tonight’s 2012 Olympics opening ceremony airs at 7:30 p.m. EDT. My family will tune in with loud cheering — for the athletes and the great food I plan to prepare. Nothing says summer around here like freshly grilled steaks. Tonight I’ll …   Continue Reading