Being reared in the Souh, I remember more frying than grilling when it came to meat preparation, but the picture is proof that we did use the grill on occasion. We usually had a picnic with family at the Dyers Creek Recreation Area on Labor Day and Memorial Day. These gatherings included hamburgers, deviled eggs, potato salad, chips and Mamaw’s chocolate cake.
A few years ago, my sister-in-law gave me a steak marinade recipe that I love. The ingredients are usually things I have on hand. I let the steaks marinate all day.
- garlic (to taste)
- onion flakes and onion powder
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- hot pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 t. salt

