Had to take the heat to get out of the kitchen!

Yes I know that's not the phrase, but that is what I had to do! We have now had 30 days of over 110 degrees. I haven't BBQ'd, grilled, smoked or even just sat outside and enjoyed a beer since the end of May. I was about to lose my mind! I have also been having a craving for fajitas. And there is only one proper way to make fajitas and that is to grill them. And I was dying to get out of the kitchen and cook with FIRE!

Well with the high of yesterday of about 111, I had 2 choices: not make the fajitas or brave the heat. So with the flank steak marinated, the guacamole made, onions and peppers sauteed and I went outside to the grill. I stoked it nice and hot with some natural lump charcoal and brought the meat out. Right before I put the meat on I toss a couple handfuls of mesquite chips for a little added Tex-Mex flavor. Turned out great! Nice grill marks, tender meat with a nice campfire-cooked taste.

We had a great meal and I satisfied my craving and saved my sanity!