Rib-eye Steak

Strange weather.  Is it hot?  Is it cold?  I was freezing all night despite heavy night sweats.  Today the sun was smoldering, but a cold breeze gnawed on my nerves.  Sweater on, sweater off all day long.  Then my fingers started to ache, and my lower back, and then my belly.  Oh forget the fish and the run and the cellulite stuff.  All I want is to cozy up to a juicy steak and some form of spinach!  It's a woman thing; now I know why "Horton Heard a Who" made me cry yesterday.

2 rib-eye steaks, about 10-12 oz each

4 tablespoons soy sauce (I have mushroom flavored thick soy sauce I get from an Asian store)

2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Splash the steaks with soy sauce, then sprinkle with pepper and allspice on both sides and allow to marinate at room temperature for 30-40 minutes.  Preheat the grill (or grill pan) to medium high heat.  Cook on each side for 5 - 10 minutes (depending on how well-done you like your steak).  Remove from the grill and allow to rest a few minutes before you devour.

Meanwhile, steam a bag of pre-washed baby spinach for a few minutes, and boil a few baby potatoes.  Fingerling potatoes, baby rose or gold potatoes will melt in your mouth after 30 minutes of cooking in boiling water.  We just drain and eat ours, but feel free to drain and smash yours, skin and all, with a sprinkling of sea salt and a splash of truffle oil.  Oh, have you ever seen heaven on a fork?