I like steaks.

I like croissants.

Why not put them together?

This recipe from Epicurious.com uses beef tenderloin and a yummy carmelized onion and horseradish mixture. Heaven.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared white horseradish

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
3 1-inch-thick beef tenderloin steaks

3 medium onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced (about 5 cups) 1 cup beef broth

4 large croissants, halved horizontally, lightly toasted
2 cups arugula

During World War II, our soldiers had to endure many hardships. Just one of those trials was a lack of decent food.

In the trenches, they didn’t have the luxury of a full kitchen with a wide array of foods to choose from.

One exception to that was our marines who were onboard ships . . . about to land on the beach on D-Day.

An amazing breakfast was served that day when the men were awakened at 2 am to prepare for what lay ahead. It was a welcome surprise, but one that was met with trepidation by many. Why were they being fed like kings on this day?

Here is how one brave American described what he saw in the book D-Day in the Pacific: The Battle of Saipan by Harold J. Goldberg: 

For Private First Class Marshall E. Harris of the 2nd Armored Amphibian Battalion, it was one of the best meals ever:  “Lo and behold, here was a great morning meal — sizzling steaks cooked to your liking, fried potatoes, eggs, bacon, ham and fresh milk, toast, butter, and juice of all kinds.”

For so many of our men, that truly was their last meal. It is so humbling to get a glimpse into what life was like on that day.  

It’s something no black-and-white snapshot or grainy film footage could convey.

Thank you to our soldiers who so bravely fought (and are still fighting) for us. You deserve every last morsel of the finest meal. 

To read more excerpts from Goldberg’s book, click here.

So, there was an ACTUAL STUDY done on what foods people turn to for comfort. And the verdict is?

MEN WANT STEAK and women want cake.

It’s not surprising that men find the taste of a beefy steak comforting. Something that tastes good always makes us feel better, doesn’t it?

Women, we need to get on board. Wouldn’t it be better for us to drown our sorrows in a ribeye or filet mignon with all its rich protein than a slice of ooey gooey cake?

Our thighs might thank us afterwards, too. 

You can see the entire article here:

http://www.healthology.com/mens-health/article1063.htm