And just like that, it's June....

I hope everyone survived the weekend (and the lack of clothes) without any major incident. Memorial Day weekend over here was just as it should be, filled with family, friends, food, booze, bathing suits, and laughter...not in that particular order, but pretty damn close.

What's to drink....

I don't want you guys to start thinking that I only drink wine of the white variety. I am a girl that likes a little bit of everything.  And just to prove my point, here is a red blend that is bold as hell, but equally as smooth. This California red table wine's name pays homage to Prometheus. According to Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from Mt. Olympus and gave it to mankind. Isn't that interesting? Actually, I'm seriously only mentioning that so to offset the book I talk about below. We'll get to that. In the meantime, cheers.

Matchbook Arsonist Red Blend 2012 - Cali

What's to eat....

You're going to need something that goes well with that wine, so here you have it. Skirt steak is a fan favorite in my house.  The boys in the house love it for it's flavor.  I love it because I basically throw salt and pepper on that shit, throw it on the grill for a few minutes, and it's done.  Everybody is happy. If I'm making this during the week, or I want to keep things on the lighter side, I serve it with my version of mashed cauliflower, which happens to be the only kind of cauliflower my husband will touch, so I know it's good.  I'm not kidding you guys, he thinks cauliflower is the vilest, foulest shit, like ever, so the fact that he eats this means it's legit good.  Try it on the most cauliflower-hating-person you know, and get back to me. If they still hate it, there is no hope for them.

Grilled Skirt Steak with the BEST Mashed Cauliflower, ever

Working on my fun stuff....

I mean, you guys, we can't exercise ALL THE TIME. We also can't drink ALL THE TIME (goddammit) so in order to stay fit, healthy, well-rounded, not drunk-all-the-time-individuals, we need to incorporate some other GOOD STUFF into our daily lives. Now, this is no Jane Austen kinda novel. I wouldn't go recommending it for a (serious) book club. This is more of a soft porn romance novel. Listen, there is nothing wrong with a good beach read that kinda takes you away from reality for a bit. I read this book is described as a modern day Cruel Intentions. Seriously? Who didn't love that movie? Sex, scandal, rags to riches, sorta twilight-esque, but without all the weird pale ass vampires. The sequel is coming out in July and people are FREAKING out over having to wait for it. More longing, the author(s) know their art, well. Read the book. It just may inspire you to get active after all. And that's GOOD for us all. 

Wishing you ALL of the Good Stuff.

XO

Tara

P.S. Thanks to every single one of you who has supported this little blog of mine, in any way. I really appreciate it, and I'm super grateful that it has surpassed my original expectations, and at least 6 of you actually like it. XO