Culinary School, Work, Friends and The joys of a good pot of stew

People are often talking about what is known as the Seattle Freeze and no ladies & Germs they are not talking about the weather. The Seattle Freeze refers to the enigma of trying to make friends here in a city where if God forbid you are not from here or given a formal stamp of approval by one of the cities inhabitants than you will be frozen much like ones assets in the bank out of making friends I however have found the cure it is food. That said while in culinary school while we were in class I  saw a recipe for Beef Stew beyond delicious and guaranteed to thaw anyone's Heart even in that of the coldest Seattleite.

What you will need is

5 cloves or Garlic minced
2# chuck roast cubed
3# carrots peeled and sliced
3# red potatos quartered
1 whole yellow onion diced
4 stalks of celery 3/4th inch dice
1 750 ml bottle red wine
1 stick of butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups of water

Directions
Toss Chuck in flour till completely coated,
1. melt butter
2, add garlic and unions and brown
3. add chuck and brown till meat is browned on all sides
4. Pour wine into meat let simmer for 30 minutes
5.Add in potatos and carrots
6. Add water and continue to simmer for 2 hours until the meat is tender and serve
Bon appetite