Q: I recently purchased half of a pig from my local farmer. I now have many boneless pork loin chops. Do you or your readers have any ideas on what I can make with these boneless chops other than pork chop dinners? I was thinking of cooking them in the crock pot and making shredded pork, but wasn't sure if a loin would work as well as a shoulder. Any other ideas?

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While on a recent trip to Taiwan, I was honored to spend a few irreplaceable hours in the home and kitchen of a local urban family. My generous host not only prepared a traditional Taiwanese breakfast, lunch, and dinner; but also took me shopping for the day's fresh ingredients and allowed me to get hands-on with a few of the recipes!

My intention was to learn how the local women (and men!) feed their families on a day-to-day basis, which to me is of central importance when immersing yourself in a new food culture. What fads people eat in restaurants and what trends famous chefs create don't hold a candle to the traditions upheld within the walls of a home kitchen, prepared lovingly by a home cook. And how one shops for groceries, organizes a pantry, and plans the weekly meals can be revealing of so much more than just their culinary prowess.

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