May 23, 2012
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Socks came to dinner!
Amanda, AKA @the_rocking_of _socks, was looking for a folding table for her bakesale for the "No Child Goes Hungry" campaign. I offered to loan her a couple, so we were playing message tag on FB as to when she'd like to pick it up, and were getting nowhere fast, so I told her if they would come by around 5 I'd throw some steaks on the grill and we'll have dinner ready.
She said that sounded great to her!
You can check out her No Child Goes Hungry FB page here.
She came over around 4:30, and she brought dessert.
Pineapple upside down cupcakes!
I had a nice 1 and a quarter inch thick flat-iron steak, so I sliced it into 4 pieces cause I thought her hubby David was coming too, but he had a prior engagement.
Brushed both sides with garlic infused olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and grilled 5 minutes per side. Slightly more rare than medium rare, and delicious!
Thinly sliced french bread, brushed with the infused oil, and grilled.
Karen sauteed the crab cakes while I was watching the steaks, then drizzled 'em with, what else, Sweet Baby Ray's dipping sauce.
She also nuked the taters, cause we didn't want to light the oven.
And of course, there was shrimpz!
Garden salad tossed with homemade (by Buddly) basalmic-red wine-dijon-garlic vinegarette, and topped with crispy, lightly salted jalapeno slices.
Plated!
I think Amanda was sending a pic to David, just to rub it in a little! hahaha
But not to worry, we sent him a huge plate home as a midnight snack.
I got your back, man!
The aftermath!
Oh yeah, Karen made iced tea, with lemon. I can't drink it without lemon!
Now, that is two satisfied women!
Ahhh, the prowess of Buddly!
Bon appetite, all y'all!
Comments (80)
@firetyger - Hahaha, sorry about the laptop!
@Bricker59 - No need to be jealous man, just come on down?
@UncCharlie - I keep coming back for some reason, Charlie.
@murisopsis - Thanks, Val!
Steak and bread look good
Great post. Love the pictures.
Make me steak and I will come over too.
Dear Lord that looks amazing! *drools all over her laptop*
She also nuked the taters, cause we didn't want to light the oven.
so good of you to help with the bake sale too.
yum! =)
I'm jealous...of the food and the company.
I have had some similar experience with a girl and I know where this will lead to. Thanks for sharing!
You paint a beautiful dinner canvas. PLEASE, never stop!!
I had dinner but now I'm hungry again! What a feast!!
@buddly47 - The last few years....we have gone up to Louisville the first part of October (my birthday is Oct 9......so the weekend before or after)....but one of these days, I want to be up there for the week prior to Derby. I hear it's kind of a big deal! I'll let you know!
@buddly47 - awesome. I'll be setting up around 9:00am. Also my friend agreed to help, so if Karen's not up to sitting out in the heat then she's off the hook.
@buddly47 - Purdy good budster. got into house livin' tis near time to ale8one again....okay on a bit more budget friendly scale . you try pappy's sassafras tea yet to have good stuff that's more ticker friendly diet worthy?
@the_rocking_of_socks - I know whatcha mean! We had the leftovers for dinner Sunday! If you need that 6ft table, I can bring it out to Walmart Saturday morning.
@starmanjones - Right back atcha, old friend! How you been?
I need me another crab cake in my mouth. And steak. /drool
@Tempguestbrief - Thanks, Rhonda!
@atticusfin - That is cool! Next time you visit, let me know?
@BoulderChristina - Hahaha, thanks!
@Kellsbella - Bring pie, we'll work something out!
@PrisonerxOfxLove - Yep!
@YouToMe - Nice to meet you too!
@Roadkill_Spatula - Three quarters is doable, Tim! Those are made for the microwave, and they're really good.
@Grannys_Place - Thanks, Ruthie!
shizzam
Hello Buddy, I'm Julie, Nice to meet you. now, when can i come over? hahahhahaha =P
sounds like a scrumptuous meal and great time. amanda and your wife look so relaxed.
so good of you to help with the bake sale too. =)
You're the Man, Hombre!
So, Buddy, my friend, I really need to borrow a table. It just so happens I made my famous blueberry pie, and was just wondering if I could sample your crabcakes.......
The prowess of Buddy indeed! That all looks so good, I am starving now.
@buddly47 - cool! Have a cousin in Louisville, an Aunt in Owensboro and my dad grew up Sturgis......Kentucky is a nice place to live (or in my case..visit)
Yummm...:)
Dang, I think I need to borrow a table if it'll get me a meal like that! But I like my steak three-quarters done.
First time I ever saw shrink-wrapped taters.
How wonderful and great photos.
@atticusfin - On the banks of the Ohio River in Kentucky. I'll leave a light on! lol
And you live where??? I'll be there for dinner!! Looks like a great time was had by all!
@Cestovatelka - Hahaha, thanks!
@oxlorixo - Sorry! But I'm buddly, I gotta cook! lol
Great, now I'm hungry. That looks delicious!
Holy moly. All that wonderful food definitely deserves the cigarette!
Looks amazing!
@ShimmerBodyCream - Hahaha, it's better than porn!
Food porn!!
@slmret - Thanks Janet, it was!
@hombre_de_la_mancha - Thanks!
@BohemianLotus - You should be jealous, it was awesome!
@bonmots - Hahaha, thanks Sean, I think! lol
Now that looks like a wonderful dinner!!!
@xdeelynnx - You're welcome. And thank you!
Mighty fine eating you got going on over there!
Man that food looks awesome. I am so jealous! lol
great-looking food. damn. i used to smoke, so i know the satisfaction to be gotten from it after a satisfying meal
you sure know how to please your women
i'd love to come over one day--just for the food mind you. and here's where i stick my tongue out
All of the food looked delicious! Thanks for making me hungry
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