Set 3 pounds (1.36 kg) of elk steaks out at room temperature or cut a large piece of backstrap meat into steaks. If you're cutting the steaks, slice them 2 inches (5.1cm) thick. If you don't have backstrap meat, you can use any other type of elk steak. Blot the elk steaks dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of peanut oil into a cast-iron skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil shimmers and just starts to smoke, lower the steaks into the skillet. Cook the steaks for 3 minutes without moving them. If you don't have peanut oil, you could use vegetable or canola oil. Avoid using extra-virgin olive oil because it has a low smoke point and it will burn at high heat. Turn off the heat and use tongs to flip the steaks over. Wear an oven mitt and move the skillet with the steaks to the preheated oven. Avoid searing the other side of the steaks because they'll finish cooking in the oven instead of in the pan. Cook the steaks with the skillet uncovered. The steaks should become tender and cooked throughout. Insert a meat thermometer to see if it's reached a temperature of at least 140F (60C). If you'd like well done steaks, cook them for an extra 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven move the steaks to a plate or cutting board. Lay a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over the steaks. Let them rest for 5 minutes while you make the simple pan sauce. Measure 1/2 cup (120 ml) of beef stock into the skillet that the steaks were in. Turn the heat to medium-high and use a spoon to stir up any of the bits of meat that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Keep the heat at medium-high so the beef stock comes to a boil. Let it boil for 1 to 3 minutes so the amount of liquid is reduced by half. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of minced garlic. Cut 3 tablespoons (42 g) of butter into 3 pieces and stir them into the sauce 1 at a time. Place the steaks on serving plates and spoon the sauce over each of them. Serve the steaks while they're still hot. You can store the leftover steaks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Store the leftover sauce in a separate container.

Summary: Preheat the oven to 375F (191C) and trim the steaks, if necessary. Dry and season the elk steaks. Sear the steaks for 3 minutes over medium-high heat. Flip the steaks and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake the elk steaks for 10 minutes. Rest the steaks for 5 minutes. Pour the beef stock into the skillet and deglaze the pan. Bring the stock to a boil and reduce it by half. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and butter. Spoon the sauce over the steaks and serve them immediately.

Sneakers, T-shirt, and distressed jeans are a classic combination that can be worn as casually as you would like. Keep the look very casual by wearing a plain t-shirt and jeans without any accessories. Make the look slightly less casual by adding accessories to the outfit, like earrings or a scarf. This is a great combination for colder weather. Any type of sweater and ankle boots will work. Roll up the cuffs of the jeans to your ankle to show off the tops of the ankle boots. You may want to wear tights under the jeans if the weather is cold and your jeans have large rips. Wear a sweater in a solid color with a pair of brown ankle boots. For a night out, wear a form-fitting sweater with a pair of high-heel ankle boots. Denim-on-denim can be worn for a very casual day spent around the house, or worn for a casual night out. Choose a plain denim shirt that is a slightly different color than the denim pants. Wear sneakers for a very casual look, or wear high heels or loafers for a casual night out. Wear a light denim shirt with a pair of dark denim jeans and sneakers. This look is great for a night out. Wear a simple tank top with a pair of stilettos or nice dress shoes. The distressed jeans and tank top keep the look casual, but the shoes dress up the outfit enough to be worn out for dinner or a drink. Pair a plain sleeveless shirt with a pair of loafers or stilettos.

Summary: Pair your jeans with sneakers and a T-shirt. Put on a sweater and ankle boots. Wear a denim shirt. Choose a tank top and nice pair of shoes.

If you think you look sexy, your boyfriend will think so, too. Instead of asking him for reinforcement about your looks, be proud to show off your beautiful face and body. Pick at least three attributes you love about yourself, and show 'em off. If you love your legs, wear a shorter skirt, and if you think your arms are to die for, expose them in the perfect tank top. Have fun with your body. Dance in front of the mirror to your favorite song, and you'll see how much fun it is to inhabit your body. Be healthy. Eating right and exercising can have a positive impact on the way you think about yourself. Exercise can also be an opportunity to do something sexy with your boyfriend, like taking salsa lessons. Pay attention to the way you talk about your body. If you're wearing a new dress, instead of asking your boyfriend, "Do I look okay in this?" tell him, "Don't I look fabulous in this?" He'll be turned on by your love for your looks. There's nothing sexier than showing your man how confident you are. Instead of spending time telling you that you're amazing, he'll be busy loving your natural ease with yourself, which will make you look even more sexy. Here are some ways to be confident: Be aware of the things that make you a beautiful, unique, and talented individual. When you're having doubts, remind yourself of these qualities. It may even help to write them down. Be confident--to a point. Part of confidence is accepting that you are a flawed individual. You're already awesome, but there's always room for improvement. Your boyfriend will be impressed not only by your confidence, but by how comfortable you are in admitting you're not perfect.

Summary: Love your looks. Be confident.

After you have finished setting up your stacks, you can place the cards that you have left just above the Tableau on the left-hand side. This will be your "Stock" or "Hand" pile. You will draw cards from this pile as you play the game. If you want to be extra sure that the cards are shuffled, then you can shuffle them again before placing your Stock pile. This is optional though. The discard pile, also known as the "Talon" or "Waste" pile, is where you will discard any cards that you draw and cannot use. At the start of your game, the Talon pile will be empty. Reserve a space next to your Stock pile to create your Talon pile during gameplay. The Talon pile is usually just to the right of the Stock pile. When you have exhausted your Talon pile, you can flip it over (face down) onto the Stock pile space again and continue playing. The Foundation piles are where you will place the cards that you will clear from the Tableau stacks as you play solitaire. At the start of your game, your Foundation piles will be empty, so you just need to reserve some space above your Tableau. Leave enough room to place four stacks of cards as you play.
Summary: Place the remaining cards face down. Identify the space for your discard pile. Leave room for your Foundation piles.