It has been very hot here in Northern California. Unless you live close to the ocean, which we do not, temperatures have been over 100F. Due to our inept electric company we are asked to conserve energy 4-8 PM. That means no air conditioning! We have been preparing meals that do not involve using the oven or much cooking on the stove top.

Poor John was tasked with grilling outside in the hot weather standing over the even hotter grill! Nonetheless he did a super job grilling our rib eye steak as you can see in the picture. It was delish with its rosy interior and char on the outside! My contribution was making the salad and putting together microwaveable mashed potatoes.