McNeely's Ranch Steakhouse

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four handcut ribeyes...
We are at the Mc's Ranch Steakhouse tonight....Sammy has a new Weber grill that needed a proper review...so he bought a 16 lb rib eye roast, cut us thick steaks and is ready to throw em on the grill. He peppered em, freshly ground and rubbed it in really good. Judy is making a tomato salad and baked taters and grilled peppers, onion and squash...and the beverage of the evening is a chilled bud light lime. Malbec red wine is also on the menu...a wine Judy is introducing to us that she was introduced to by a friend of theirs...one of their cruise, wine club buddies:) Tex is making sure all is well on the ranch...and awaiting scraps of ribeye...smart dog:) We have so much fun at the Mc's house...oh, and we can't forget the beautiful strawberry shortcakes with chocolate drizzle and vanilla icecream prepared and presented by the master...Sammy. The Mc family is evidence that we were supposed to be in Texas...we were meant to know them...meant to be blessed to exist near this wonderful family. This is life at its best....good friends, beautiful surroundings, scrumptious food. Praise God for it all. P.S. the pictures are from my camera phone and don't do the food justice...

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Judy McNeely said…
Thank you Alyssa, reliving it through your blog enriches the experience even more. My favorite part of having people out to the ranch to eat is that moment when everything is ready, calling everyone to the table and watching the excitement in their faces as they fill their plates...ahhh!...love it!

You and Scott are always fun to have out, and are very special people to us.

We love y'all, Judy & Sam
July 5, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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