I had a very wealthy friend who would buy 3-4 inch thick chuck steak - the cheapest cut. He would slather it with olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, spices and fresh lemon juice to marinate for an hour. He would then put it on a hot bbq grill, high heat. The mustard would burn off and, hand on a bible, the meat would not burn and resulted in the best steak I ever had. He would serve it in inch-wide slices cut across the grain. A revelation!
That sounds amazing, Maura. I love the lesson tucked inside your story. It’s a perfect reminder that good results don’t always come from spending more, but from knowing how to make the most of what you already have. A little creativity, patience, and intention — that’s smart money thinking in action
I had a very wealthy friend who would buy 3-4 inch thick chuck steak - the cheapest cut. He would slather it with olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, spices and fresh lemon juice to marinate for an hour. He would then put it on a hot bbq grill, high heat. The mustard would burn off and, hand on a bible, the meat would not burn and resulted in the best steak I ever had. He would serve it in inch-wide slices cut across the grain. A revelation!
That sounds amazing, Maura. I love the lesson tucked inside your story. It’s a perfect reminder that good results don’t always come from spending more, but from knowing how to make the most of what you already have. A little creativity, patience, and intention — that’s smart money thinking in action