Since my reading stack is still sky high..I thought I would share two more incredible movies I saw recently, Aloha and Some Kind of Beautiful.

If you don’t already know, I LOVE LOVE Bradley Cooper.  I can watch his movies over and over, so I was so excited when Aloha became available for home viewing.   The storyline is that “a military contractor goes to Hawaii and reconnects with a lost love while falling for his Air Force watch dog”.  It is such a cute movie, you will not want to miss it.  You can watch it HERE.

Today’s Weekend Real Estate Stalking is another home right in our own back yard, here in RYE, NY.  It is a charming split level home with modern touches.  This house is so adorable and really colorful and cozy.  If you would like more information, please contact Sibohan Dolce, HERE.

I saw this recipe on the web and it claimed to be the “Best steak you will ever eat””.  This really peaked my interest and I had to share this with you.  It sure sounds delicious!! Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:


2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks
4 teaspoons Kosher salt
4 teaspoons freshly cracked pepper
8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (1 stick divided)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest


Mix together 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened butter with the minced garlic, the chopped herbs, and the lemon zest.  Form into a log and refrigerate.


Generously season the filets with salt and pepper approx. 1 tsp of seasoning on each side.


Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.


Heat the remanding 4 tablespoons of butter (1/2 stick) and the olive oil in a cast iron skillet to a very hot temperature.  Sear the filets in the hot pan for about 2-3 minutes per side until a nice brown crust forms.


While the steak is searing (do not move around the pan) continue to spoon the residual butter on the top of the meat, while it is cooking.  Once both sides are seared, carefully place the entire skillet with steak in the center, of the preheated over for about 6-8 minutes, depending on how thick your steak is.  


In the last minute of cooking, take the log of butter and slice a thick piece to place on top; set aside.


The steak will be ready when it is approx. 135 degrees in the center or when you push lightly on the center of the steak and it gently and slowly pushes back.  Top with reserved butter.

This week’s Wish List Wednesday item is the Cotton Candy Grape.  Yes, you read correctly, there are really grapes, that you can buy in your grocery store, that are all natural and taste like cotton candy.   EXACTLY LIKE COTTON CANDY!!!!!!  But, rather than their sticky carnival counterpart, they are a fresh fruit that you can snack on all day long!!  These grapes are all the buzz from Good Morning America, to the Today show to Ryan Seacrest’s show.  They are only available from August 10-September 20th, so don’t wait too long to try them!