Holy Top Sirloin, Batman!

I have always, ALWAYS wondered how the heck chefs, grillmasters, and everyday folk (other than ME) can tell a steak is done by touch.  You know, by just POKING IT.  If you yourself are interested as well (impress friends! earn raises!), let Elise Bauer over at Simply Recipes show you how it’s done (or just medium rare, ha!).

I’m actually making steak tonight.  The beau and I have decided to splurge tonight as we have oh-so much to celebrate, despite this being a rather challenging and tumultous year.  But how else would you expect Martha Mcgyver to roll?

I’ll follow up later and let you know how it goes!

Soba Oatmeal Pancakes

I came up with a great recipe to use up that little bit of leftover oatmeal you always seem to have after breakfast. They freeze great, too, for mornings when you don’t have time to whip up homemade pancakes (i.e. most of them.)

Check it out over at my baking blog, Obsessed with Waffles.