It’s Fridays with Oscar! And you know what that means. My favorite German Shepherd is by my side! Today, we’re whipping up a Dirty Gin Martini and a Black ‘n Blue Grilled Steak Salad along with probably the comfiest pants of Summer---a pair of linen joggers from Talbots.
It’s a perfect summer meal you can enjoy while dining al fresco. During the spring, summer, and fall I love to eat on my screened porch as often as I can. The birds are chirping and I can watch the sun slowly set in the West. It’s a little slice of heaven! I don’t know about you but give me all the salads all summer long. If you love steak as much as this Nebraksa girl then you won’t want to miss today’s recipe. It’s easy to throw together and you can adjust the steaks to the number of people you’re serving.
Today's featured item is a pair of linen joggers from Talbots
The outfit is modeled, and I pulled together 2 alternates
The outfit is shoppable via a text or image widget
Each alternate is shoppable via a text widget
I've also got a delicious recipe and cocktail for the weekend!
Talbots is having their semi-annual Red Hangar Sale! Yep, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale isn’t the only game in town in July. Hundred of items from my favorite retailer (and yours too) are on sale.
Today’s OOTD has several items from Talbots: linen joggers (limited sizes in white similar here), bateau neck tee, and cotton weave tote. The cotton/ linen cardi hails from J.Crew and a pair of neutral sandals (similar here and here) that go with everything. Earrings and bangles are simple accessories that always jazz up an outfit.
Pima Bateau Tank (Talbots) | Washed Linen Joggers (Talbots) | Relaxed Cotton Linen Cardigan (J.Crew) | Edge Slide Sandal (similar, Eileen Fisher) | Raffia Slip-On Espadrille Sandals (similar, J.Crew) | Gia Braided Sandals (similar, Talbots) | Cotton Weave White Tote (Talbots) | Hammered Bangles (Nest, Nordstrom) | Mother of Pearls Earrings (Nest, Nordstrom)
2 1/2 ounces gin or vodka
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/2 ounce olive brine
Garnish: 3 olives
Add the gin or vodka, vermouth and olive brine to a mixing glass filled with ice and stir until well-chilled
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
Garnish with a skewer of olives
Salad
4 8–ounce sirloin steaks
2 tablespoons McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
6–8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 red onion – thinly sliced
2 avocados – sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes – halved
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
Croutons
2 slices thick-cut white bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
Blue Cheese Dressing
1 cup mayo
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup half and half – or other milk
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with garlic powder. Add olive oil to the skillet then add bread, tossing until crisp and brown.
Prepare the blue cheese dressing while the croutons are cooking. In a blender or food processor combine mayo, greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, vinegar, and milk and pulse until smooth. Add half of the blue cheese crumbles and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and gently stir in remaining blue cheese crumbles. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Prepare your steak by sprinkling generously with the steak seasoning and massage it into the meat with your finger tips (on both sides of the steaks).
Grill steaks 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked to desired doneness. Allow steak to rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board, then thinly slice.
Arrange salads with lettuce on the bottom, then top with steak, avocados, red onions, tomatoes, croutons, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing. Serve immediately.
The Nordstrom Sale is here. Yesterday, I showed you how to build a fall wardrobe from the sale. Click the title or image below to read the article.
Fantastic Friday Post! Beautiful pics of you and Oscar, that outfit, the steak salad recipe…my, my. Enjoy today and your weekend. Appreciate your hard work! Love on sweet Oscar. He’s beautiful~
I will give Oscar some extra love this weekend straight from you! Enjoy your weekend!
What a lovely OOTD. I need to order that JCREW cardigan. It looks very comfy.
This cardigan has been on style repeat all summer long. It goes with everything and it’s lightweight.
You and Oscar are perfectly color coordinated!
How about that!
Cool comfortable outfit. The medium is gone in white at Talbots. The Nordstrom pair does not look as good of quality. Will have to read reviews. I love salads and the Black and Blue salad sounds yummy. Hi Oscar. He is so adorable.
Hi Sherry! I own the Nordstrom joggers. They’re quite well made and I’ve trotted them out on the blog a number of times.
Have a great weekend!
Beth, would you mind telling me which size you ordered? Based on comments, I’d lean towards a small. I’m 5’4”, 135 lbs. I love this look on you!
Thanks!
I am wearing a size medium in the joggers.
So sorry…I should have been more clear. Asking about the J Crew cardigan. Thanks again!
No problem. That is a size medium as well.
I’m late to the party but still made it! (Just back from nature-centric, disconnect-from-tech mountain vacay…)
That handsome Oscar just steals my heart …
Thanks for showcasing the linen joggers from Talbots. I’ll have to follow your lead once again!
Finally, I appreciate your recipe; it looks delicious and like one my hub would gobble up.