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The outside temperature was perfect and I was staring at two absolutely beautiful filet steaks from Scanga Meats, Salida, which had a destination to a couple celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary.
The marinate smelled wonderful and the seasonings were ready to do their thing; the grill temperature sensors hit 550 degrees, perfect for searing and the beginning of the grilling process.
Birds were making a racket in our trees, including the one that had been hit by lightning and was still alive.
Carefully I began the process of searing the filets to keep their juices inside and the aromas were wonderful. After searing I added the seasonings, a touch of marinate, and they began their process to medium rare and medium destinations. Watching the grill cooking temperature and a meat probe I turned the filets one last time and before I knew it they were done with juices rising to the top of the steaks.
Off to Linda who was ready to plate their starches, vegetables and delivery to the smiling customers who told us they really enjoyed their steaks.
Dessert and a relaxed time discussing world, local issues; life stories and celebration of their anniversary; a framed color photograph and we cleaned up, went outside and admired how the window lighting is changing the Queen Anne, the corner up and down lights exposing the beauty in this old 1889 structure. Retiring to our 2nd floor refuge, a glass of cold, sweet peach tea and time to hit the bed with a smile on our faces.
Our joy is seeing others served, watching them enjoy the beauty in the surroundings, hearing their stories and being a part of their lives for a short time.
Yes, this is our “retirement,” and I love my commercial, natural gas, 12 valve, 180,000 btu grill, it is a real man’s grill.
hee hee
