Free Block of the Month from Lecien - Block 10

Time to download the next block of this beautiful applique quilt! Click on the photo below, to get block ten:

Jalapeno Peach Glazed Pork Chops

I shared this on my other blog, but it was so good, I wanted to make sure you guys saw it too......

 

Jalapeno Peach Glazed Pork Chops

My mouth is watering and I want to go back out to the grill and create these moist sweet/spicy pork chops all over again right now! This really easy recipe will be loved by even the pickiest of eaters in your family. Serve with a salad, grilled corn and grilled squash.

Ingredients:
4-6 Pork Chops
Bill's Amazing Dry Rub (#464)
Peach Jalapeno Jam (#340)
Small can diced peaches (drain and reserve juice)
Fresh Cilantro 2T chopped
Red Onion 1/4c chopped
Canola oil 1T




Instructions:

1. Generously sprinkle pork chops with Bill's Amazing Dry Rub (#464) and massage it on all sides of the pork chop. Let them rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. (Grilling cold meat reduces flavor and color of the finished product.)
2. Preheat the grill.
3. Grill chops until cooked to desired temperature. (This will vary depending on size of your chops.)

WHILE YOU ARE COOKING YOUR PORK CHOPS:

1. Using the side burner on your grill, in medium saucepan, saute onions in oil until soft.
2. Add Peach Jalapeno Jam (#340) and drained peaches to the onions. Stir over low heat until it begins to bubble. Optional: add some of the reserved peach juice, to loosen it up and take down the spice heat to your taste. 
3. Add chopped cilantro.
4. If you want, you can brush some of the glaze onto your pork chops in the last minute of cooking on each side. Be careful that they are not on direct heat or the sugar in the glaze will easily burn.
5. Serve grilled pork chops topped with Peach Jalapeno glaze. 

Modern Quilt Rack - Free Plans - No hearts included

Can someone please tell my why so many quilt racks have hearts on them? It's not that I have anything against hearts, it's just that I can't figure out why that seems to be the dominant design element on many quilt racks. It adds a "country" feel, but not the right country feel in my opinion.

I was delighted to find this "modern" quilt rack, with a free pattern for hubby to build me one!

It is tagged as "modern" but I think it could fit many decors. It easily doubles as a sofa table too! What do you think? Would you like the plans? Having trouble motivating hubby to do something like this for you? I have found the secret - I simply pick up one of his power tools and ask where the plug in is...............gets him every time! ;-) Once you get him motivated (I suppose one might pull herself away from one's sewing machine...........) click here for the plans to make your very own.

Free Block of the Month from Lecien - Block 9

Time to download the next block of this beautiful applique quilt! Click on the photo below, to get block nine:

Going Away - for a little R&R

Coming soon, I will be hosting a giveaway and a tutorial that will be featured on Madame Samm's wonderful piece of real estate on the web. But, for the next 10 days or so, I will be here:

and here

and here

and here

gettting some MUCH needed rest and relaxation. I will return with a new zeal and gumption - or maybe I will miss the boat and get stranded - hmmmm not sure what the better choice might be.... ;-)

Free Block of the Month from Lecien - Block 8

Time to download the next block of this beautiful applique quilt! Click on the photo below, to get block eight:

Free Block of the Month from Lecien - Block 7

Time to download the next block of this beautiful applique quilt! Click on the photo below, to get block seven: