This brought back memories...
We had steak tonight for supper... pepper rubbed and done just right. But there is more to this story.

Growing up.. we enjoyed Steak n Gravy for numerous meals.

Pan fried sirloin and then Dad would make the gravy in his Scandinavian tradition. Thin gravy made in the pan after the steak had been fried. Milk... a little cream... sage, garlic and probably a little more pepper and salt. We would carry the skillet in and it would be served up with the big "grandma spoon" onto homemade bread. Yes... that is sort of the way things were done tonight in the same dining room that has been home to four generations of Reinholds.

I have to admit... I sure had the memory bank opened for awhile. However, my heartfelt thankfulness for those at the table with me this evening was so special, too. And then to top it off, Julia served us one of her homemade Swedish Apple Pies made with apple that we still have in storage from this past fall.
Thanks Robin for the homemade bread and thanks boys for helping with the steaks.