Steak Frites -- Red Wine

On a lazy Thursday afternoon, this housewife decides to make a classic -- Steak frites. Complete with mayonnaise and paprika. Never tried mayonnaise with your French fries? You can thank the Dutch for this one. Infact, the Dutch, in all of their infinite wisdom and stubborness, decided that aoli, or mayonnaise, tastes great with French fries. They liked it so much that they create "Frites War" or War French Fries. These are topped off with all that Heinz 57 purists would shudder at: mayo, gravy, mustard and whatever they can find within reach to put on their fresh cut wedges. Perfect with their Heineken.

Back to Steak Frites.

Perfectly cooked. AAA grade beef started on high and then finished long on low on the bar-b-que. Charred on one side, medium-rare in the middle. Beef never tasted so good. Some pistacio, basil, garlic butter melted overtop just perfects the combination.

There's an aphid on my screen and a naked child dancing in the distance. The perils of writing a blog outside while the children are still awake...