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smothered them with a very aromatic flavored olive oil from Trader Joe’s, layed the chops out on a plate and liber- ally sprinkled the BBQ Rub on both sides. I let the chops sit at in the fridge for 2 hours then at room temperature for another 1 hour. I set the


325 degrees and


oven put


the the


chops, spread out on a pan and put them in


oven


for 35 min- utes, middle shelf)


After


lightly cover- ing them with a thin sheet of aluminum foil.


During


the last 10 minutes I pulled the aluminum off and let them get a bit crisper. Some people like them very well done, but I want the meat to retain mois-


to


ture. Thats IT! I served with my own blend of rice pilaf I make from scratch and fresh frozen green beans from my garden from the summer, along with some home-made sourdough bread drizzled with the same olive oil, garlic granules and a light touch of Josefs BBQ Rub. It was just right!


want to learn more


If you about


Chef Josef’s Seasoning Blends, you can go to his wesite for all the details


at


www.chefjo- sef.com or 1007 W Col-


lege Ave #457 Santa Rosa, CA


95401. 707-336-


2109 - josef@sonic.net. Let him know you read it here!


Smile, it is the key that fits the


lock of everybody’s heart. Anthony J. D’Angelo


The Hoppy BEER BOYS


Barry O’Meara(left) & Paul Andrew Doyle


Will return in January 2019... ...more great beers more great pubs!


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easy to grow in sandy loam, with a touch of humus for nu- trients.


Cal Flora has wonderful na- tive plants but you’ll want to check their winter hours, 707- 528-8813.


are a green addition to the landscape, Check out Western Sword Fern, deer fern, various varieties of Maidernhair plants and, giant chain fern.


Evergreen ferns


also have native grasses in 4 inch pots,dogwood and man- zanitas to name a few. these can be great gifts to encour- age gardening friends to plant happy natives and discover their great versatility.


They


For cleaner air indoors plant the green striped or upright swords of Sansevieria, native to Africa, Madagascar and southern Asia. A lovely plant


to


meals to prepare, steaming, sweet


about, delicious


pies with organic whipped cream, rosemary dinner rolls, tossed green salads , rich, garbanzo and tahini hummus and lots of smiles.


pumpkin and pecan


give edible gifts, live grow- ing gifts, garden gloves, sturdy lasting trowels and gar- den tools, plants to brighten dark winter days ahead. ~ La Pluie est magique! (Rain’s magic!)


Try to


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capable of purifying the air and soooo easy to grow requiring ample light and weekly wa- tering although quite drought tolerant. With many com- mon names, mother-in-law’s tongue, devil’s tongue, bow string hemp, and snake plant. There are twinkle lights string


If you can start the day with- out caffeine,


If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,


If you can resist com plaining and boring people with your troubles,


If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,


If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time, If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,


If you can conquer tension without medical help, If you can relax without liquor,


If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,


Then You Are Probably... The Family Dog!


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