You learn a lot about people in moments of adversity. Last week, my mom was home on Siesta Key, just south of the city of Sarasota, facing a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. I encouraged her to get a flight out in advance, but my mom insisted on staying in the area. She packed up and went to my sister's place, five miles inland.
I asked if she brought our family photos with her, as I'd suggested. "There was no room left in the car," she said. "What else did you bring?" "My insurance records, some clothes, my good jewelry … and the meats in the freezer."
Frozen meat, but not the family photos.
She is fine, and so, thankfully, is the beef chuck. The family photos survived, too. She was lucky.
Here's a great pot roast recipe for all who celebrate Save-The-Beef-Chuck-First Day.
