I have been experimenting more in the kitchen, which doesn't take much for me. I've always loved to cook, but haven't ever been much of a baker. I have been working to change that.
A few weeks ago, I made a beer bread. It was OK, but not a recipe I would make again. It came out much more cakey than I generally like my bread.
I used a recipe from CD kitchen which called for flour, baking soda,, butter, beer, salt and a touch of sugar. It really was a simple recipe to make, but like I said, it turned out more like a cake with a crust.
A few weeks ago, I made a beer bread. It was OK, but not a recipe I would make again. It came out much more cakey than I generally like my bread.
I used a recipe from CD kitchen which called for flour, baking soda,, butter, beer, salt and a touch of sugar. It really was a simple recipe to make, but like I said, it turned out more like a cake with a crust.
Today, I'm making my amazing brown sugar pork chops. These chops are the perfect mix of sweet and salty. They can be made with any kind of pork chop, but we generally buy the thin chops which are 10 for $10 at Hy-Vee!
Season the chops with salt and pepper. Then put a pad of butter on top of each chop and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes (until the chops are 165 on a meat thermometer). The butter and brown sugar will mix together to form a great sauce. Serve with your favorite side dish!
I got that recipe from an anchor at 10/11 news in Lincoln, where I served as a producer for a little more than a year. I've sworn by it ever since and shared it as often as I can. It truly is an inspired way to make pork chops.
Now, for what I'm reading this week. Being home, I have a lot more time to read, so it's more like what am I not reading. I'm focusing on finishing a great book about love, courage and acceptance, though.
I got that recipe from an anchor at 10/11 news in Lincoln, where I served as a producer for a little more than a year. I've sworn by it ever since and shared it as often as I can. It truly is an inspired way to make pork chops.
Now, for what I'm reading this week. Being home, I have a lot more time to read, so it's more like what am I not reading. I'm focusing on finishing a great book about love, courage and acceptance, though.
I have been obsessed with the show Sister Wives for a couple of years now. I've recently realized the show may have started about the true polygamous relationship in which Kody and his four wives find themselves, but the show really is about acceptance.
This book is about how the four ended up together and the struggles they've had along with the triumphs in their lives. The struggles they endure are rarely different than those most monogamous marriages experience. Sure, he has 26 (26!!!!) kids and four wives, but each of their relationships is separate and distinct.
I know some find him sleazy or creepy, but when I take each of the relationships in its own regard, he's not different from my husband or yours.
I highly recommend the book. It's a little longer than most of the books I read, and more in-depth so a one day reading just is not going to happen with this book. It's a fascinating book, though.
As far as what I'm watching, don't ask. If I hear the Caillou theme song one more time this week, I might scream. And I know far more about the family in Good Luck, Charlie than any 29-year-old should EVER know.
Until next time, what are you reading? Any book recommendations? Do you have craft ideas for kids? Leave a comment and I'll post photos when A and I use the recommendation!
Until next time, what are you reading? Any book recommendations? Do you have craft ideas for kids? Leave a comment and I'll post photos when A and I use the recommendation!
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