Coconut Drink Mini Cakes and Asian Grilled Pork Chop Marinade Recipe

Coconut Drink Mini Cakes: Made these for fun with my new Wilton Mini Wonder pan. Coconut Drink mini cakes. Cake & buttercream were coconut macaroon. Buttercream flowers and plastic straws & such. Then I decided to make this cupcake stand. The ribbon is just tied on there so I can use different ribbon to match my cupcakes. It cost less than $2 to make! I did a brown one (here) and a silver one. Ill have to get a few more pieces and make some different colors. Quick & easy!  ( Custom cakes by Lindsey Lu. Phoenix custom cakes. Specialty Cakes Phoenix. Arizona custom specialty cakes. Specialty cupcakes phoenix. Custom cupcakes  Phoenix wedding cakes. )

Today's Tip: Diet Food: Peaches
“Packed with important nutrients including vitamins A and C, potassium, and iron, one medium peach (only 38 calories) provides nearly 2 grams of fiber,” says Lauren O’Connor, a registered dietitian in Los Angeles, California. “A peach provides gentle laxative and diuretic properties; and thanks to it's beta carotene, it also helps your skin stay fresh and bright.” (They also make the perfect frozen treat! Read more on Self

Today's Recipe: Asian Grilled Pork Chop Marinade (from Food.com)

• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 4 (5 ounce) boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick

Directions:

1. 1 In a large re-sealable plastic bag place, oils, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and garlic; mix well.
2. 2 Add pork chops.
3. 3 Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes- 2 hours.
4. 4 Remove from marinade and discard marinade. Grill over medium coals 6 to 7 minutes per side or until pork is cooked through.
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7. Yes a light-full meal	(16%)
   Not a bite	(27%)
   A small snack	(33%)
   Depends	(22%)

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