To Stew or Not to Stew?

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Yesterday, I was thinking of food, not that unusual really, and the words "beef stew" popped up. One side of my brain revolted. "Are you kidding? It's summertime, you don't eat beef stew this tine of year." So, I was sort of agreeing and pushing that image away, when the other side of my brain, said, "Hey, wait a minute, you've been grilling every night for the last week, steaks, chops, even fish. What's wrong with a crock pot full of beef an veggies." I sort of had to agree, but that snarky side gave me a look. Well, I hate arguments, even with myself, so I asked Anne about it. She thought it was a great idea. It would take care of three or four dinners over the next week. So, after a trip to the store, I browned and seasoned some lean stew meat this morning and it is simmering aromatically in the crockpot. With some good whole grain fresh-baked bread, a nice salad and a bottle of hearty red wine at castle temperature, dinner will be so easy tonight,