Beef tips
When buying beef steak you are better visiting a quality butcher rather than a self-service store. A quality butcher should have a more extensive range of cuts than the general food store, the meat will be better quality, is likely to have hung it in the right manner, and he will be able to advise you on cooking procedures.
Beef is an awful lot more in vogue in the United states than anywhere else in the world. If you were to add up the steaks and burgers eaten in the world, you would find that the North america eats approximately a quarter of the total.
Cook safely
Test the temperature of deep fat fryer oil with a small piece of bread or potato. If it crisps quickly, the oil is hot enough.
If you've consumed alcohol, don't be tempted to cook with a chip pan.