Not All Heroes Wear Capes This One Rents Bounce Houses!
Curried Steak With Scallion Rice and Peas Inspired by MarthaStewart.com
Brittany Slack is one of the most amazing people we’ve ever met. Two months ago, she witnessed a terrible car crash — and instead of gawking from the sidelines, she took action! “Just after it happened, everyone was just standing there,” she remembers. “I left my car parked in the middle of the road and jumped out. I didn’t even think about it.” Brittany ran for the crushed vehicle. An older woman was slumped behind the wheel, so Brittany wrenched the door open and immediately started CPR. It worked! When the paramedics arrived, Brittany helped them pull the woman from the car. In our book, Brittany is a hero! When she isn’t doing her best to save lives in her invisible cape, she’s working hard as an entrepreneur, wife, and mom! Brittany and her husband, JC Poroj, co-own Family First Events and Rentals here in Fort Myers. They make events special with their bounce houses, water slides, tent rentals, balloon decor, concession machines, tables and chairs, generators, and more. We’ve seen them tackle birthday parties, weddings, and everything in between. “I love getting an idea and just being able to run with it, envision it, and make somebody’s thoughts and dreams come true,” Brittany says, adding that Family First is totally full-service. Not only will Brittany save your wedding cake if it falls (true story!), but she and JC will also find any other vendors you need to make the day happen. And unlike some other rental companies in town, they always deliver their equipment sparkling clean and looking new. Want to hear the cutest part? Brittany’s 4-year-old, Leo, names every bounce house at Family First. Talk about a family business! To learn more about Family First, visit FamilyFirstEventsAndRentals.com or call Brittany at 239-284-0843.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb flank steak, room temperature • Kosher salt and ground pepper • 3 tbsp massaman curry paste, divided • 1 1/4 cups white rice • 2 1/2 cups water, divided
• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided • 1 bunch scallions, thinly
sliced, white and light- green parts separated from dark-green tops 8 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved on the bias
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DIRECTIONS
What’s the Good News ? “The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you … and you will be changed into a different person.” 1 SAMUEL 10:6 1. Season steak with salt and pepper. Brush with 1 tbsp curry paste, and let stand 10 minutes. 2. In a saucepan, combine rice, 1 3/4 cups water, 1 tbsp oil, and 3/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 15 minutes before adding white and light-green scallions. Cover to steam. 3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 1 tbsp oil. Add the steak, flipping once; cook this for 7–9 minutes, then transfer to a carving board. 4. Reduce the skillet to medium heat, then add 1 tbsp oil and the remaining 2 tbsp curry paste. Cook this for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup water and cook until reduced, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and cover. 5. Wipe skillet clean, then add remaining 1 tbsp oil. While stirring, add snap peas. Season with salt and cook this until crisp-tender, about 2–3 minutes. 6. Fluff rice before stirring in scallion tops. Slice steak against the grain, then serve with rice, peas, and curry sauce.
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