Close Your Eyes, Mom, I Found the Beef.

An early view from Sunday's crockpot - the beginning of beef stew. Why? Well, despite growing up in a household with Mom, who is fiercely and fearsomely allergic to beef, (sorry mom) I still love it from time to time. Enough that I 'went in' with eight other families to buy a grass fed cow and after much anticipation the freezer is full of beef. Steaks, roasts, stew, and ground meats adorn all three shelves. It's lean and has beautiful color. So on Sunday friends came over for a double feature. A Charlie Brown Christmas (LOVE LOVE LOVE) captured the hearts of kids and adults followed by Love, Actually (not for the kids). Friends brought roasted potatoes, garlic bread, and cupcakes. I made a gingerbread trifle as well. We were stuffed and quite content.

The beef was quite a deal - under $2 a pound.