I seem to be acquiring a love for jalapeño flavored snacks. These pretzels give Cheddar Jalapeño Cheetos a run for the top spot. The kettle chips from Miss Vickie’s are also really good.

I seem to be acquiring a love for jalapeño flavored snacks. These pretzels give Cheddar Jalapeño Cheetos a run for the top spot. The kettle chips from Miss Vickie’s are also really good.

We’re sitting here watching “101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown” on the Travel Channel, as you might expect on Thanksgiving morning. Like I needed any help being hungry today.
They showed a brewpub inside an old church, called Church Brew Works. Pretty cool looking place.

I always loved a baked pork chop rice casserole meal my Mom would make at home. I don’t think I requested anything more often when I lived at home or would visit more often. If the family wasn’t around when it was time to eat, they’d be lucky if I left any rice for them. She’d have to cook the pork chops first and they often ended up dry after baking, but nobody really cared, because this dish was all about the rice.
A few weeks ago Mom came across a crock pot version and said I had to try it. It’s even easier to make than the baked version because there is no prep work and the pork chops come out a lot more moist. I tried it last night. Success!

It may not look like much, but this is the best rice dish I’ve ever had.
The actual recipe calls for 2-3 pounds of pork chops, but I think that’s way too much, so I’ve adjusted below. I used about 1.2 pounds and cooked for almost 3 hours on high. I prefer to crock pot on low, but didn’t have the time for my first attempt.
After a recent PB&J in the airport, I’ve had the craving for more. It’s been a few years since I bought a loaf of bread and it’s so worth it! This is cashew butter with strawberry jelly and banana slices. They’re also a great snack to throw in the cooler pouch of my golf bag for a mid-round snack.