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Thanks for visiting!I picked up some pork chops earlier this week at Pathmark.  I lucked out, these chops were so tender!  I decided to use a recipe that [...]

I know what you are thinking, “Who wants to bake in this heat!”  I thought I was a little crazy myself…but I baked these last night and they came out soooo good!
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 [...]

With the recent salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes, we should all be reminded of the importance of food safety. The Food and Drug Administration is advising people to eat only tomatoes not associated with the outbreak: cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, tomatoes sold with the vine still attached and tomatoes grown at home. [...]

This weekend we were finally blasted with some of that summer heat! Here is a great spice blend that I like to keep on hand for my summer barbecues! Just mix this together and store in an sealed container.
Mix together:

6 oz. Kosher Salt
12 Oz. Paprika
1.5 Oz. Onion Powder
3 Oz. Black Pepper
1 TBL [...]