Doors

"In order for God to take you to another place,

He must first move you from where you are.

The moving often seems like disaster,

but it's only the creaking and groaning

of a reluctant door."

(Author Unknown)

Seriously Good

Steak with Wine Sauce and Potato Gratin

Ingredients
Serves 4.
Butter, for baking dish
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes (about 3)

4 flatiron or top blade steaks (6 to 8 ounces each and 1 inch thick)
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons capers, drained

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine cream, goat cheese, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
Peel potatoes and slice crosswise 1/8 inch thick; add to cream mixture as you work. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until potatoes are crisp-tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish; using a spatula, press potatoes into cream to cover. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until golden and potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Fifteen minutes before potatoes are finished baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper; cook, 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare (if browning too quickly, reduce heat when cooking second side). Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and set aside. Keep skillet with any browned bits for wine sauce.
Make wine sauce: Add wine to skillet; boil over medium-high heat until syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard. (For a smoother sauce, pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, discard any browned bits, and return liquid to skillet.) Stir in capers and any juices from resting steaks; season with salt and pepper. Serve steaks with wine sauce and potato gratin.

Collette goes short with a Cause

Collette decided to donate her "beautiful" hair to someone less fortunate.

I am so proud of her!

She cut off over 11 inches.

Let's see...First she leaves her natural blonde locks for brunette ....Now this

Hmmm, seems like she has a little of me

in her after all.

Her dad (who misses his little blonde baby girl) voted a big yes for the short look.

Me???

I love it!

p.s (I think she looks like Tay)