Raising the Stake on Steak

It's amazing how things usually find a way to work out for the better in the end. I could talk a lot about this subject, but really what I am referring to right now is steak. Yes...Steak.

I picked up some steaks on Sunday to have with a friend of mine on Monday. I decided I was going to use my dad's theory on marinading (combine a bunch of sauces and spices you like together to make something better), since I didn't really have anything in mind. So that night, I combined Worcestershire sauce, a splash of soy sauce, and rice vinegar, with freshly chopped garlic, thyme and sage (fresh from my parent's garden that they sent me), a little salt and pepper, rubbed it into the two NY strip steaks I had, packed it in the leftover marinade, and put it in the refrigerator overnight. 

I couldn't wait to get home on Monday to throw it on the grill with the fresh asparagus I had. Unfortunately, my friend ended up not being able to make it. And fortunately, what I thought was an unfortunate circumstance, ended up being a very fortunate circumstance because after over 48 hours marinating, that steak was amazingly seasoned, extremely tender, and perfectly delicious! 

So take this lesson how you'd like. It's another way to show you that there's always a silver lining, everything happens for a reason (no matter how small or life-changing), and it always works out in the end. Now that's something you can literally apply to food, or take this metaphor and apply it to life!