A good day was had. 

by "Svend" (svend)
Published 09/15/2017 at 22:05

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Went to the butchers for some nice steaks.

Treated myself to a couple of bottles of nice chianti.

I heartily recommend the Da Vinci chianti from Vinci, famous for being the birthplace of Leonardo.

Simple sirloin steaks, large mushrooms and peppercorn sauce.

Replies (13)

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/15/2017 at 22:10, STARS: 2

I was not hungry, at all. I am now starverating!

"Svend" (svend)
09/15/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 1

It was just something quick and easy.

No prep other than to season the steak and let come to room temp before cooking.

"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
09/15/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 2

Isn’t Chianti a bit light to go with a steak?

I have a bone-in ribeye in my freezer I’m finishing this weekend, going to pick this up to go with it:

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/tommasi-il-sestante-valpolicella-rip-sup-doc/267070

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/15/2017 at 22:34, STARS: 1

Any day that ends with Chianti is a good day.

"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
09/15/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 1

sirloin tips? (I really like the sirloins - not quite as tender as some other cuts but super flavor..) Chianti is underrated - the sangiovesse grape makes a really nice dry blush as well.

"Svend" (svend)
09/15/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 0

It went really well.

Saying that I often have a pinot grigio with a steak when I go out.

I’ve always been a person to say drink what you want with what you want though.

Valpolicella is a really good region. I had a Vincini Amerone from there. It was really good.

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/15/2017 at 22:44, STARS: 1

Looks pretty fantastic!

"Svend" (svend)
09/15/2017 at 22:48, STARS: 1

So true.

"Svend" (svend)
09/15/2017 at 22:57, STARS: 0

No real tips. It is a firmer piece as you say so I just cook it three minutes each side and then let it rest and serve.

"Svend" (svend)
09/15/2017 at 22:58, STARS: 1

If I put more effort in I could of made it more substantial but it was good.  

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/16/2017 at 09:10, STARS: 1

Sometimes good and simple is the way to go.

"Svend" (svend)
09/16/2017 at 09:43, STARS: 1

I may have to have another for lunch, late lunch that is. It’s 14:42 here

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/16/2017 at 14:00, STARS: 0

Yum!