Don't Cry For Me.

ARGENTINA!!!! The Truth is I never left you. All through my wild days. My mad existence. I kept my promise. Don't keep your distance....I really need to sit and watch Evita again. This song has such emotion.

We enjoyed our 1st meal last night in Argentina. Meat. Something the kids LOVE. I found this recipe that called for soaking a fresh rosemary sprig in red wine and sea salt for 3 hours at room temperature. Then pan searing NY Strips and finishing them off with the marinade. Very flavorful meal.

There could have been a few tears worth noting. Monday, need I say more. Also, Elie got her braces on yesterday. She gets to hang out with them for 2.5 years! She's taking it well, despite her slight lisp as she gets used to a mouth full of metal plus a bonus Distol Jet that is permanently placed on the roof of her mouth. Andy and I shed a few tears at the monthly payment plan for the next few years. Braces have gone up $800 since Hannah sported hers a few years back. Crazy. Maybe we should pre-pay for Katy now!

I won't lie. It's been a somber few weeks. Andy's uncle was diagnosed with cancer, stage 4. A dear friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. I want to cry. I buried my tears in a movie Sunday night and it wasn't even that sad. News like this wipes the pep out of a person. My mojo is gone. I'm short (mood) and can't seem to get excited for much. But then I think, quit with the pity party. It's not about me. It's about these two awesome individuals who are marching forward, ready to fight and fix their woes. They are the one's saying, "don't cry for me", rather "fight for me". So the band of life plays on. We must create the music that will make everything happy again.


Rosemary Steak

Ingredients
1 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 sprig fresh rosemary
4 New York strip steaks, cut 1-inch thick

Directions
1. Combine the red wine, salt and rosemary in a small bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Place the steaks on the hot pan, and cook for about 8 minutes per side, or to desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C) for medium rare. Pour in the wine mixture, and allow it to boil for a minute. Serve steaks with sauce.

* I prepared a 12 oz and 8 oz. steak. You can see the size difference. I would definately go with the 12 oz. thicker steak moving forward. The thin steak isn't as juicy. I also tried to make a reduction with the marinade and scalded it. Apparently you need to keep an eye on it. It did make the kitchen smell wonderful. LOVE Rosemary.