While preparing to make pepper steak for an upcoming food blog entry of my own, I came across your blog. I live Palatine, Illinois and also travel the world quite frequently. I'm off to Turkey just after Easter. I love food, travel and writing about it. Glad you do too. Feel free to check out my blog if you have the time. http://cookingwithjulian.blogspot.com
Steak au Poivre
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