New Year's Day

First day of a new year.

Welcomed in 2008 with a drop of Prince Charles Edward's liqueur, Drambuie to the uninitiated, from a crystal liqueur glass. Watched the huge London firework display on TV ...... wow ...... global warming? Phoned a friend or several to wish them luck for the year.

Today's recipe: Emerald's pork casserole

Ingredients:
Pork loin chops - 1 per person
Cooking apples
Cranberries
Sliced onions
Sliced mushrooms in butter
Garlic cloves - quantity and variety to taste
Fresh sage leaves, chopped finely
Stock cube

Topping:
Breadcrumbs
Grated cheese

Layer all ingredients except toppings, in casserole, add stock cube dissolved in boiling water, cover with lid.
Place in oven and cook slowly until meat is done. Remove lid from casserole. Mix breadcrumbs with grated cheese, sprinkle over chops. Replace in oven and leave until cheese melts. Serve with potatoes.