December 13 - 18, 2012 Tidbits of Casper - For Advertising call 307-473-8661 • 161 South Fenway, Casper, WY Page 1 Published and Distributed Weekly by Alimon Publishing, LLC - www.tidbitswyoming.com - [email protected]- 307-473-8661 December 13 - 18, 2012 Laugh-A-Bit with Tidbits Issue #500 Experienced agents who can make your dream come true is looking for serious and qualified buyers who will benefit from intergrity, enthusiasm and hard work. This is a GREAT time to buy! 12/26/12 Q: Did you hear about the man who tried to donate a gift to a local charity but the gift was declined? A: It was a fruit cake of unknown age and origin!
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Published and Distributed Weekly by Alimon Publishing, LLC - www.tidbitswyoming.com - [email protected] - 307-473-8661
December 13 - 18, 2012
Laugh-A-Bit with Tidbits
Issue #500
Experienced agents who can make your dream come true is looking for serious and qualified buyers who will
benefit from intergrity, enthusiasm and hard work.
This is a GREAT time to buy!
12/26/12
Q: Did you hear about the man who tried to donate a gift to a local charity but the
gift was declined?A: It was a fruit cake of unknown
age and origin!
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DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I've heard that playing fetch with your dog teaches him bad habits and isn't effective training. What do you say? -- T.J., via email
DEAR T.J.: I heard something like that several years ago, but not from a profes-sional trainer -- from an acquaintance who likely misheard a trainer or misread something. Fetch is both a fun game and a method of dog training.
Of course, one original use for the game of fetch was to teach dogs to retrieve small game. Certain breeds, like retrievers, were bred for this purpose. But most
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dogs have the instinct to run after a thrown object, though not all like to bring it back.
The greatest benefit of fetch is that it's a game you and your dog can play together. It can be part of your daily walks or additional playtime.
Here are the basics of fetch: Show your dog the ball or stick. Bounce the ball or wave the stick to get him excited about it. Throw the ball or stick a few feet away -- not too far at first. Let the dog run after it. When he picks it up, call him back, giving him copious praise when he brings back the ball or stick.
Keep in mind you'll probably have to walk out and pick up the ball or stick for awhile until your dog "gets" it. Consider it extra exercise for you. Once your dog understands that he should pick up the ball and bring it back, extend your throwing distance. Keep the game light, and only play it for as long as your dog is interested.
Send your questions or comments to [email protected], or write to Paw's Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com.
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• On Dec. 30, 1853, the United States acquires 30,000 square miles of land in what is now southern New Mexico and Arizona for $15 million. The purchase settled the dispute over the location of the Mexican border west of El Paso, Texas, and established the final boundaries of the southern United States.
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• On Dec. 28, 1869, the Knights of Labor, a labor union of tailors in Philadelphia, holds the first Labor Day ceremonies in American history. In 1894, Congress designated the first Monday in September a legal holiday for all federal employees and the residents of the District of Columbia.
• On Dec. 29, 1878, the first game is played between two teams of the first professional baseball league in Cuba. Baseball was introduced in Cuba around 1864, when some students returned home from
studying in the United States and introduced their fellow islanders to the bat and ball.
• On Dec. 25, 1880, Layne Hall is born in Mississippi. When he died in 1990, Hall was the oldest licensed driver in the United States. In his nearly 75 years on the road, Hall never got a speeding ticket or citation of any kind.
• On Dec. 26, 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow Wilson announces the nationalization of many of the country's railroads. The Railroad Control Act stated that within 21 months of a peace treaty, the railroads would be returned to their owners. In March 1920, the railroads became private property once again.
• On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands of people turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Radio City Music Hall was designed as a palace for the people -- a place of beauty where ordinary folks could see high-quality entertainment. It remains the largest indoor theater in the world.
• On Dec. 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. Within days, the Soviets had secured the capital of Kabul after overcoming fierce but brief resistance from the Afghan army.
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• It was beloved American film star Katharine Hepburn who made the following sage observation: "Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to give -- which is everything."
• You might be surprised to learn that one out of every 18 people has a third nipple.
• The epic 1939 film "Gone With the Wind" was awarded 10 Academy Awards and is a beloved classic to this day. Given the astounding success of the movie, it's shocking that one of the stars, Vivien Leigh, was paid only $15,000 for her role as Scarlett O'Hara.
• The world's smallest spider is about the size of the period at the end of this sentence.
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• You may not realize it, but not all "light" beers have fewer calories than brews without that label. A beer simply has to be lighter in color to be called "light."
• The African ostrich lays an egg that weighs a whopping 30 pounds. It's so sturdy that a grown man can stand on it without causing it any harm.
• When the T itanic sank in 1912, many passengers perished in the frigid waters because no ship came to their aid until the Carpathia arrived more than two hours after the disaster. However, there was another ship nearby as the liner sank: a freighter, the California, was only 10 miles away. The crew even saw emergency flares fired from the liner, but they thought it was part of a celebration rather than a signal of distress.
• Although a normal human infant is born with 350 bones, the normal human adult has only 206 bones.
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The New Year is coming, along with all that potential for a fresh start in the form of resolutions. It doesn’t need to be difficult to make changes. All we need to do is start small and decide on what can add positives to our life.
Consider asking your doctor what you can do in the New Year to increase your level of health. The answer might be rather simple, such as, “Get some 3-pound hand weights and strengthen your arms and wrists.” Or, “Add one fruit to your diet each day. Canned is OK.” How easy that would be.
Vow to stay in better touch with friends. Make a list of people who’ve started to drift away from lack of con-tact and make a call or send a letter to each one. Stay in touch with them every month.
Learn a new skill. The senior center or recreation department will have classes of all kinds. Pick one, but give it some thought. Choose
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something you can stick with. Does it have a writing class? A beginning drawing class? Photography? How about teaching a class and passing along a skill you have?
Do something for others on a regu-lar basis. Schedule two or three days a month when you’ll shelve books at the library, socialize dogs at the animal shelter to give them a better chance of being adopted, answer phones at the food bank or anything else you think is meaningful.
Here’s one suggestion with a tan-gible benefit: Pick one coin denomi-nation, whether it’s a nickel, dime or quarter, and save it in a jar every time you get one in change. Save the coins all year and reward yourself next December.
Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].
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Q: When will “Portlandia” return for another season? -- Susanna Y. in Florida
A: The third season of the ingenious comedy pre-mieres on IFC on Friday, Jan. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes. The 10-episode se-ries stars Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and Kyle MacLachlan. They’ll be joined by a slew of notable guest stars, including Chloë Sevigny, Roseanne Barr, Rose Byrne, Bill Hader, Juliette Lewis and more.
• • •Q: I can’t wait to see what’s next
when “Revenge” returns from its win-ter break. Do you have any scoops? -- Bridget W., via e-mail
A: Everyone involved with “Re-venge” is either very good at keeping secrets, or they don’t know what’s going to happen from week to week. I spoke recently with series guest star Michael Nardelli (as Trey Chandler), and he wasn’t divulging much.
“So far, I’ve done the three episodes, and it seems like it’s going to go on,” Nardelli said. “I have no idea what they have in store. ... They’re very secretive, but I am hopeful that Trey will return.”
You can catch Michael on the big screen in “The Collection,” which comes from the people who did “Saw,” so you can bet that sucker is pretty scary. He also produced “The Giant Mechanical Man” -- star-ring Jenna Fischer (“The Office”) and Chris Messina (“The Mindy Project”) -- which is available on DVD.
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I watched it the other day, and I can say that it’s one of those breath-of-fresh-air indie movies that deserves more of an audience.
• • •Q: When will “Southland” return? -- Jimmy U.,
ChicagoA: The fifth season of TNT’s hit police drama re-
turns Feb. 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Joining the show as a series regular is former guest star C. Thomas Howell. Also, “One Tree Hill” star Chad Michael Murray is set to guest star in a two-episode arc.
• • •Readers: I have had numerous
inquiries as to when season three of “Downton Abbey” premieres on PBS, and I am happy to say that the date has been set: Sunday, Jan. 6. According to the folks at PBS, “The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises grip the majestic English countryside.”
And one of the reasons I love my job is that I recently received my press screener of the series, and I can tell you that this season is one not to miss. Not only is guest star
Shirley MacLaine -- portraying Martha Levinson, Cora’s mother -- a welcome addition, the rest of the cast is back and better than ever. So, it’s no wonder that the series has been renewed for a fourth season, which will begin shooting in a few months and will air in January 2014.
Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at [email protected].
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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Our 37-year-old daughter lives in Denver. She took her younger sister skiing where the altitude was 11,800 feet. Our younger daughter lives in Toronto, where the altitude is 250 feet. She felt discomfort or worse at the higher level.
Is it safe for an unacclimatized person to travel to such an altitude abruptly? How best should one treat altitude sickness? Are there potentially any serious or lasting effects of altitude sickness? -- P and H.M.
ANSWER: At high altitudes the pressure of oxy-gen in the atmosphere drops, so less gets into the blood. Most healthy people can tolerate altitudes of 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) to 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) without difficulty. Older people and people
with heart and lung disease might become short of breath at such heights.
An unacclimatized person, trying to function at 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) or more, can run into trouble if the person doesn’t make the ascent slowly. Above 8,000 feet, people should not ascend more than 1,000 feet a day without returning to a lower altitude to sleep. They can continue to go higher if they descend 1,000 feet each night to sleep. They will know they are pushing too fast if a moderate amount of activity leaves them breath-less and bushed.
Acute mountain sickness, a formidable illness, occurs to unacclimatized people in the first six to 24 hours at a given height. People become short of breath, dizzy, have a dry cough and are nauseated. They often have a headache.
High-altitude pulmonary edema, an even more serious illness and an emergency, fills the lungs with fluid. People cough, and the cough’s mucus is pink or bloody. These people have to be taken quickly to a lower altitude, and personnel expe-rienced in the treatment of this condition have to
manage definitive treatment.
People who fully recover from either usually don’t have permanent damage. They are vulnerable to a second episode, however.
Your daughter can protect herself on her next visit by slowly ascend-ing and by taking Diamox. It’s a mild diuretic that affords good protection against altitude sickness.
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DONOHUE: I have developed an unquenchable thirst, which makes me drink water all the time. As a result, I have to spend a lot of time in the bathroom urinating. Can a person drink too much water? -- A.C.
ANSWER: A person can drink too much water, but that’s a very rare situation. A more likely explanation of what’s happening to you is diabetes.
Excessive thirst, drinking water nonstop to satisfy the thirst and the resulting need to urinate frequently are signs of diabetes. You must see a doctor soon.
• • •Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he
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The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is a good time to get a running start on shopping for next year’s holiday season. Retailers are eager to add a few dollars to their coffers before the end of the year, and you might be able to get a large portion of next year’s shopping done at a deep discount. At the same time, you can shop for some of the events you have coming up in 2013.
Children grow quickly, but it’s safe to buy for adults who generally have stable weight. Jeans, sweaters, T-shirts and sweatshirts are good options for next year, as are gloves, hats and scarves. At the same time, if you have a fast-growing child who’ll likely outgrow what he or she is wearing before warm weather arrives, look for discounted winter gear.
Keep an eye on Offers.com for coupons and markdowns at stores such as Best Buy, Old Navy, Bloomingdales and Toys”R”Us. Note which ones are for online purchases only, and which ones are in-store. Compare the online sales to your local ads, as there won’t be any pattern to where the bargains are.
Stock up on supplies such as Christmas cards, wrapping paper, bows and tape. Look for outdoor lights, ornaments and decorations. Stores would rather sell them at a discount than have to store them until next year. (If you’re shopping for non-holiday events that are coming up, go with solid-colored supplies such as red or gold for parties, picnics and birthdays supplies.)
Check drugstores for holiday-specific merchandise. With the holiday over, they need to move it all out via deep discounts.
If you have children with birthdays coming up soon, keep an eye on toy stores that brought in the hot items of the season. Those same toys may now be on clearance.
Fleece blankets and personal-size comforters never go out of style and are always a welcome addition for anyone’s TV viewing room.
Think lonely: For big-ticket items like new carpeting or furniture, it doesn’t hurt to see what kind of deals you can get from your smaller local retailers. With so many people focusing on the holidays and shopping the malls, local retailers will be eager for sales to round out their year.
Look for unboxed electronics or demo models, but opt for the warranty just to be safe.
David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to [email protected].
It's possible that the next NASCAR season will be similar to the one just completed, but it's not as likely as in the past for 2013 to link seamlessly with 2012.
Brad Keselowski is the Sprint Cup champion, and his first probably will not be his last. Kes-elowski is just 28, with a future as bright as the noonday sun. He drove a Dodge Charger to his title. Next year he'll be in a Ford Fusion, which, at the very least, requires some adaptation, and at the very most, a bit of uncertainty that wasn't in place a year ago.
Keselowski's gamble isn't as great as Clint Bowyer's a year ago. Bowyer switched teams, moving from Richard Childress's Chevy into Michael Waltrip's Toyota. Bowyer finished as runner-up to Keselowski.
Really, though, all the cars are going to be dif-ferent. NASCAR is implementing a design change, the most noticeable development being that the cars will look less like one another and more like
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Teams will shake down their cars and pore over data from tests sanc-tioned by NASCAR, but the in short run, the balance of power almost surely will shift. Some teams will adapt better than others at the outset. In time, it will even out. Early on, one manufacturer might appear to have a slight advantage. That, too, will pass, but in a sense, the change might make the early part of next season more crucial than last.
NASCAR officials also have made changes in the qualifying process, reducing the number of automatic spots in the starting fields.
In fairness, it should be added that 2012 was hardly a carbon copy of 2011. The championship changed hands. Keselowski sur-prised the experts, most of whom expected him to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup but gave him little chance of winning it.
A driver who almost won the 2011 champion-ship, Carl Edwards, didn't even make the Chase.
Clint Bowyer's switch from Richard Childress Racing to Waltrip Racing was a huge gamble, but it seemed to pay off as he finished runner-up to Brad Keselowski in this season's Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)
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• “Digital picture books are very easy to make these days, and they make great gifts. But here’s a way we use our digital photos to keep the kids engaged at family gatherings. Each family prints out a selection of photos. We let the kids make their own books using half sheets of paper, glue and markers. They design frames, etc. After they have several pages done, we tie them together and make a cover of heavy cardstock. It’s a great take-home craft, a special souvenir for visitors and it gets them talking about family moments.” -- R.E. in Alabama
• Want to mix it up a bit with your traditional chocolate chip cookies? Try rolling them in different types of chopped nuts or sprinkles. Even crushed pretzels are really good. Or change the flavor of the chip. Add minced dried fruit, quick oats or other seeds for a change of taste. Melt chocolate chips and dip one side in it, then let dry on waxed paper. Endless possibilities!
• At a loss for what to do with Christmas cards from years past? Why not make a wreath? Cut out a large ring from a cardboard box or other sturdy material. Arrange cards at different angles around the circle. Add decorative holiday picks or sprays, and ribbon or bow for depth.
• Having a holiday party? Put food and drinks in separate areas, as these are places that guests tend to linger. With different stops for each, guests will not bunch up in one place trying to do both, and it actually encourages mingling!
Send your tips to Now Here’s a T ip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at [email protected].
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Q: I have several Pez dispensers in the “Pea-nuts” series, including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Snoopy as “Joe Cool” and Lucy (the one known as “Psycho Lucy”). These keep knocking around in my sock drawer, and I need to make a decision whether to sell or toss them. -- Billy, Fenton, Mo.
A: I found all of your dispensers in “The Collec-tor’s Guide to Pez: Identification and Price Guide” by Shawn Peterson. According to Peterson, values are as follows: Charlie Brown ($1-$20, depending on version), Snoopy and Snoopy as “Joe Cool” ($1-$3), and Psycho Lucy ($75-$90. If you have the Charlie Brown with eyes closed, which was not produced in the U.S., you have a dispenser worth about $50.
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Q: I have a paperback of “Some Like It Hot,” based on the Billy Wilder film from 1959. It has a little wear but the cover picture is still bright and the content is complete. -- Art, Morro Bay, Calif.
A: Your Signet paperback is valued in the $25-$175 range depending on condition. Other movie-related paperbacks include “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” ($10-$90), “Elmer Gantry” ($2-$35) and Elvis’ “Flaming Star” ($5-$90). As you can see, condition is extremely important in determin-ing how much a paperback is worth in today’s market.
• • •Q: I have a luncheon plate commemorating the
Coronation of King Edward VIII in May 1937. I purchased it for $35 at a flea market. Was I fleeced? -- Susan, Naperville, Ill.
A: Since you didn’t identify the maker, I can only give you a general idea of its value. I have seen similar items in shops priced in the $25 to $45 range, depending on design and condition.
• • •Q: I have inherited a collection of 160 Danish
Christmas plates, including some duplicates. My big question is, should I keep them or sell them? -- Jessica, Ramona, Calif.
A: It’s no secret that our economy is still slug-gish, and unless you need the money, I suggest you keep them until the collectible marketplace has improved. You might monitor eBay to see what current values are like.
Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected]. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally an-swer all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
Glazed Ham with ApricotsYes, ham can be the centerpiece of a healthy holiday meal -- just choose
a piece that’s lean (ask for shank), low-sodium and smoked (to reduce fat). Amp up the flavor with apricots and mustard-marmalade glaze.
1 (7-pound) fully cooked bone-in smoked half ham
1 package (6-ounce) dried apricot halves
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1/2 cup orange marmalade or apricot jam
2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard with seeds
1. Preheat oven to 325 F. With knife, remove skin and trim all but 1/8 inch fat from ham. Secure apricots with cloves to fat side of ham in rows, leaving some space between apricots. Place ham, fat side up, on rack in large roasting pan (17 by 11 1/2-inches); add 1 cup water. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake 2 hours.
2. After ham has baked 1 hour and 45 minutes, prepare glaze: In 1-quart saucepan, heat marmalade and mustard to boiling on medium-high. Remove foil from ham and carefully brush with some glaze. Continue to bake ham 30 to 40 minutes longer or until meat thermometer reaches 135 F, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes. Internal temperature of ham will rise 5 to 10 degrees F upon standing. (Some apricots may fall off into pan as you glaze.)
3. Transfer ham to cutting board; cover and let stand 20 minutes for easier slicing. Slice ham and serve with apricots from pan. Serves 16.
Tip: Ham halves are available as butt or shank. The shank half looks more like a classic whole ham because it contains the leg bone. It’s also easier to carve than the butt half, and less fatty.
• Each serving: About 240 calories, 7g total fat (2g saturated), 62mg cholesterol, 1,525 mg sodium, 16g total carbs, 0g dietary fiber, 29g protein.
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If you’re planning a festive holiday meal, don’t forget to cele-brate with cranberries. Cranberries often are associated with the holidays, but their nutritious tastiness is worth having anytime. Like many fruits, cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and
low in calories and fat. A fresh cup of these tangy berries has 5 grams of fiber and 24 percent of the vitamin C the average person needs in a day, but just 51 calories. Use fresh, frozen or unsweetened dried berries for the best nutritive value.
Cranberries are packed with antioxidants that may help maintain heart health and reduce cholesterol. The tannins in cranberries might help prevent gum disease and urinary tract infections. In the lab, cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract and the gum line. According to the November 2010 edition of the Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter, “trials investigating cranberry intake and uri-nary-tract infections showed that there has been some benefit established in reducing the number of infections in women.”
Cranberry juice is often the form used when deliberately seeking to prevent infection. The fluid in the juice does help maintain hydration, which is known to help prevent infection. Cranberries are very tart and are often consumed in combina-tion with sugar. For example, a glass of cranberry juice cocktail has about 30 grams of sugar and 137 calories.
This wonderful recipe uses a cranberries combined with figs and apples to add punch to a delicious roasted pork tenderloin.
(Additional information provided by Janet Eckert, Regional Nutrition and Health Education specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension.)
PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CRANBERRY AND FIG CHUTNEY
2 cups fresh, frozen or dried cranberries 1 cup apple juice or apple cider 1 medium Gala, Fuji or Granny Smith apple, peeled,
stem and core removed and chopped1/2 cup snipped, dried figs 3/4 cup packed brown sugar or granulated sugar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 (12-ounce) pork tenderloins 3 tablespoons honey mustard2 tablespoons poultry seasoning3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil6 green onions, tops and white ends, diced (optional)Hot cooked brown or long grain rice (optional)
1. For the chutney: In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the cranberries, apple juice, apples, figs, sugar, rosemary and 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the chutney reaches the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
2. Cut each tenderloin crosswise into six pieces (12 pieces total), about 1-inch thick. Press each piece with the palm of your hand to an even thickness. Mix the mustard together with the remaining salt and pepper, and the poultry seasoning. Coat each piece with the mustard mixture evenly on both sides.
3. Pour the oil into a large, nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Place the pork in batches in a hot skillet. Do not overcrowd. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the pork is slightly pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning once halfway through cooking time. Do not overcook.
4. Place cooked pork on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Continue cooking, a few pieces at a time, until all the pieces are done.
5. Place 2 pork medallions on each dinner plate. Serve with hot cooked rice. Spoon some of the warm chutney over pork. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired. Pass remaining chutney. Makes 6 servings.
Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook and go to Hulu.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis.
