Cooking pork chops is a challenge for many people. That’s because it’s so easy to ruin them! Just overcook the meat and you’ll end up with some chewy stuff nobody will appreciate. Of course they won’t tell you, but you’ll probably join them for dinner, so you’ll know.

Here are a few tips for cooking tender pork chops:

• Bake them rather than frying or grilling. Baking allows you to cook the meat until it really gets tender and flavored. There are tons of recipes available, so all you need is a google search in order to find the best one for you.
• Try stuffed pork chop recipes. It’s a bit more work, but worth every minute of it. Stuffing combined with the meat will result in a flavorful combination that will make your family love you even more.
• Marinate the chops at least four hours before cooking. Preparing a marinade is easy. Then leave the meat in the marinade in the refrigerator for one day, or at least for 4-5 hours before cooking it. It will be nice and tender.
• Beat the meat a little bit before cooking. Use one of those special meat hammers and some plastic foil. The foil is good because it minimizes the mess in your kitchen and prevents the meat from tearing apart.

Last but not least, always respect the cooking time and the temperature indicated in the recipes. Both are very important.

Bon appetit!

I’ve been wanting to buy a water ionizer since a while ago. This desire came after I read some articles like this one: http://www.alltipsandtricks.com/alkaline-water-benefits-water-ionizer-systems/ about the benefits of alkaline water for our health. Although I’m not a believer in such things, I must confess I was almost convinced a water ionizer is a must-have for any household.

My problem is that I don’t know which model to choose. I learned that there are so many different versions of ionizer devices, so the more I read, the more confused I grow. I kind of like the Jupiter series, but they are not the cheapest of all, so I can’t decide whether I should spend money now on one of them, or I should wait and do some more research, maybe I can find some cheaper ones that are as good.

As always, when I have a problem, I like to ask my readers about it. Do you have a water ionizer? If yes, how did you choose it?

Thank you.