Change The World

Yes We Can Can!

A wise man once said-"Don't tell me it's raining... get me an umbrella!" 

Too many people are quick to "point the finger" and blame someone else. You've got to "accentuate the positive"! It is up to us to do something to help the situation; be positive, get a plan and do something that makes things better. 

Today we start off with some great comfort food with a little wine, a cocktail full of sunshine and a playlist full of tunes to get you motivated. 

Yes you can can... The pots are on!

The Plate...

Center Cut Pork Loin/Garlic, Red Wine Glaze 

Relax, you can't change the world in one day. Fix yourself a "Liquid Sunshine" cocktail. Then we think you need to have some good ole comfort food to help make your game plan. This is an easy dish that looks and taste fancy. Hey, anytime you start with red wine, butter and garlic it's got to be good.

What you need... 

4 T-bone center cut pork chops (about an inch thick)

1 1/2 cups of red wine

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp butter

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

16 cloves of garlic peeled

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup beef broth

1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

What you do...

Heat the oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a heavy skillet over high heat.

Salt and pepper both sides of the pork and sear them in the skillet (2 minutes per side).

Remove the chops from the skillet.

Turn the heat down to medium high and add the whole cloves of garlic. 

Stir until they are golden brown (2-3 minutes).

Now pour in the red wine and add the bay leaf.

Stir until the sauce is reduced and thick. You may have to turn the heat up a little. 

Now stir in the broth and add the chops back to the pan.

Cook the chops in the sauce for 3-4 minutes then add balsamic. 

Continue cooking for 2 more minutes.

Remove the chops from the skillet. 

Let the sauce reduce a little more until it is very thick and the garlic is soft.

Stir in the remaining tbsp of butter. 

Plate up the Pork Chops and pour the whole skillet of sauce and garlic cloves over the top.

Serve with the remaining red wine and your favorite veggies. We chose lemon pepper green beans. Enjoy!

The Playlist... 

Change The World

World pollution, no solution, institution, electrocution... Black and white, rich or poor, them and us, stop the war! I'd love to change the world... but I don't know what to do.  -Alvin Lee and Ten Years After. 

Well, we think that a good place to start is by looking in the mirror. Decide to make a difference, get a plan to help and you would be surprised what you can impact and change. 

In the words of Dr. John... "You got to Accentuate the Positive!"

                           Change The World

The Bar... 

Liquid Sunshine

What you need... 

3 oz Malibu Rum
1.5 oz Peach Schnapps
1/3 cup OJ
1/3 cup Pineapple juice
Splash of grenadine

What you do...

Fill a glass with ice.
Pour the Malibu remand peach Schnapps over the ice.
Then add the OJ and Pineapple juice. 
Gently stir then add the grenadine. 
Let it sink to the bottom.
Garnish with Orange slice and cherry.

Love all... Trust a few... Do Wrong to none.

It's All In Your Hands!

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!