How to have a delicious dinner

How do you surpass a meal that ties up all your favorite tastes and textures? How do you create a meal that tastes so very delicious, you think it was sent from heaven? Well, you cook it up with your best friend, and your best friend enjoys it with you. You must be sure it is paired with a delightful conversation, and there are conversations that can be less delightful. Over this meal, I focused on hearing all that was being said, and then the meal tasted better.

What was in that dinner? One part love, one part forgiveness, and one part hope for the future, with a friendship restored at the last toast for the night.

The details:  5-6 small Yellow Potatoes, skin on, one small Garnet Yam, skin on, all cut into pieces and boiled. Add cream and a little butter. Mash. The result is a sweet potato dish, with a nutrient boost with the Yam in the mix.

One New York strip steak, cut in half, and 10 button (cremini here) sauteed with onions left with rings intact, and sliced. The steak was seasoned with pepper, ginger powder and garlic.

Lightly steam asparagus, let it still be crunchy. Asparagus fresh, is a sign of spring. The steam water is a very healthy drink, or at least, I think so. I do this with all sorts of veggies, it's a bonus, I think.

My favorite wine these days has been Malbec, they're grown in Argentina, and they're special. They pair well with heavier meats.

 Bread is offered as as standard appetizer for the wine pairing, this features olive oil and that delicious Lucini Balsamic of Modena. It's a truly wonderful way to enjoy dinner, with Kalamata olives accenting the combination.

Cheers, to friendship, and to great meals.