![]() ![]() Plus, I always have them in my car and use them for all kinds of stuff.carrying my gym clothes, library books, games for roadtrips, ect. I was completely surprised to find that this little change was not only better for the planet, but easier for me! Those bags are so much easier to carry and they hold more stuff so you don't have to make as many trips from the car to the kitchen. Within a month or so, I had enough to never need the plastic kind again. And then one really get addictive because you see how easy it is and you feel good about yourself! For me, it started with just buying one or two reusable shopping bag each week at the grocery store. Even if you don't make any other changes, you are still doing something! But chances are you will think of one more thing you could be doing. I think a lot of people are reluctant to make greener choices because it seems like a tremendous amount of work and the effort seems overwhelming. Why do companies over-package everything? The composting and recycling are working out great though, and I really encourage people to give it a try. And all those lovely exotic ingredients in the produce section are very tempting! Another thing that's been frustrating is trying to reduce the amount of packaging my stuff comes in. I was looking at the fish at the seafood counter and everything except for cod had been imported from other countries. The more I learn, the more sense it makes not just for the planet but for my wallet! The hardest part so far has been trying to buy local and what is in season. Lately, I have been trying to educate myself to be more eco-friendly in the kitchen. However, I'm afraid of annoying anyone with access to very sharp knives so I always take whatever is wrapped up and ready for sale. ![]() I always hear about how you should make good friends with your butcher. I need to learn how to choose the right cut of meat. I am pretty much teaching myself as I go and have a lot to learn. I don't see cooking as a chore, I really do enjoy it. I am a single mom of a 15 yr old and work as a CT technologist at hospital and at a cancer facility. Remove from heat and drizzle over the chops.Add the Tabasco and continue to cook until the sauce is lightly browned and very foamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.Add the garlic and continue to cook until the butter is melted and the foam on the surface is barely browned, about 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan frequently.In a very small pan, heat the butter over high heat until half melted, shaking the pan almost constantly.Fry in hot oil until dark golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.Just before frying, dredge each chop in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.Heat 1/4 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes.Add the remaining seasoning mix to the flour and place on a flat plate.Sprinkle the chops with some of the seasoning mix, patting in on with your hands (use about 2/3 of the mixture).Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. ![]()
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