Psychological researchers have taught us that thinking about food actually keeps us from indulging. I know this to be true because I have planned my holidays meals out to New Years Day!
Like most men, I enjoy beef prepared in many ways and always always in a portion that most women say is ‘too large.’ However, it really isn’t about those who don’t eat meat or eat little, it is about the needs of the rest of us! Frankly, I haven’t made Beef Wellington all that many times. I’ve mostly helped others make it. I really didn’t know what I had missed by not tackling this simple dish myself… it is wonderful
My advice for this time of year is to make those purchases before the big holiday rush comes as you may find availability to be more of an issue than price. Meat prices can go on sale and I’d watch for them. A year or so ago, I tweeted a manager’s special on Prime Rib at a local Ralph’s that had our local chef’s scrambling ($50 rather than $150 dollars was worth the trip wouldn’t you say?) Okay, it wasn’t Prime or Choice, but I can deal with that in the preparation. I filled a freezer. If you have a real freezer, you can buy when the deals come out and you are guaranteed availability when you want it.
So, I have to wait, loose more weight and then celebrate! This is not a bad plan! 😉