Classic steaks like ribeye, strip and filet mignon are popular cuts, but consider some alternatives for a well-rounded summer that's literally sizzling with flavor! Continue Reading
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … well, at least here in Ohio it is! It’s not just an early winter blast of frigid temperatures and a few inches of snow covering the trees and ground, but the Christmas music on the radio and the shiny decorations going up in stores. On one … Continue Reading
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
Alft’s family-style menu included a starter course of Certified Angus Beef ® brand sirloin carpaccio with grilled Meyer lemon, fig balsamic reduction and micro arugula. Here's the recipe! Continue Reading
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
I’m the queen of the grill at our house. The man of the house doesn’t even touch it — except to light it because the igniter is out and he hasn’t fixed it. With winter upon us, grilling happens less frequently so I decided to do some roasting. The Irresistible Sirloin Roast with Blue Cheese … Continue Reading
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 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 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