Dry Rubbed Steak and Roasted Baby Potatoes

At long last, the perfect steak. I was really craving a steak with a bone in it; I had to have it. And now that I have, I can’t stop wanting another! To make this one, get a bone-in ribeye steak. Remove it from the refrigerator. In a dish (I like using a glass pie pan), mix together 1/2 teaspoon of flaky sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic … Continue reading

Stella and the Bar Exam

Poor Stella hated studying for the bar exam as much as I did. She didn’t like that my books got most of the attention. This picture sums up my bar experience feeling perfectly. I printed it out and took it with me when I went to take the test. It kept me company and made me smile. While I was away taking the exam, Stella missed me as much as I missed her. When I talked to David on the … Continue reading

A Rewarding Glass of Wine

One of the greatest things about living in Paris was getting to explore France’s wonderful wines. I took a class on French wine while I was there, which was a wonderful decision even though the credits didn’t transfer back to my US college. I learned about the wine and champagne-making processes, the proper way to open and taste wines, and I was able to develop my palate by tasting several different wines each class. It was a wonderful time in … Continue reading