"Cafe ICA"

So, that recent post I did about the Interstitial Cystitis Network Newsletter generated some interest and I was recently informed that the Interstitial Cystitis Association also has a free e-newsletter called "Cafe ICA."

This newsletter offers IC medical highlights, self-help and coping strategies, ICA news, and a variety of resources that would be of interest to an IC patient.

You can check out their Web site and join the mailing list here: http://www.ichelp.org/Newsroom/CafeICA/tabid/92/Default.aspx

Honey-Glazed Pork Chops

Honey-Glazed Pork Chops

Serves 4

4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4- to 1-inch thick
Salt and ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. honey

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.
• Heat skillet over medium heat.
• Add pork chops and cook until brown, turning once, then remove from the skillet.
• Place pork chops in 9x13 baking dish.
• Combine brown sugar and honey in small bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds; stir to combine.
• Spoon half of the honey mixture over tops of chops, spreading evenly.
• Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Turn pork chops; spoon remaining honey mixture over chops, spreading evenly. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve!

Interstitial Cystitis Network Newsletter

I wanted to share this resource that I use for interstitial cystitis news and updates. It is the newsletter from the Interstitial Cystitis Network Newsletter. It comes directly to my Inbox once a month or every two months and includes updates like:

• Breaking News
• Tips
• Latest Research
• Videos
• Helpful Resources
• Products
• And so much more!

It is really a great thing to have to skim through and keep updated on the topic.

To subscribe to the newsletter visit: http://www.ic-network.com/newsletters/. You can also choose to subscribe to their quarterly magazine or follow the IC-Network on Twitter.

Just check it out! It is easy to unsubscribe if you don't like it.

Tuna-Pasta Casserole

It has been awhile since I have made a casserole and I thought this would be a great recipe to add to my blog. It is almost like a broccoli and cheese casserole, but with tuna and pasta as well. This would also be a great dish to take to a pot-luck party too! You can also take these ingredients and mix and match with other veggies, like substitute the broccoli for green beans, etc. You can really have fun with this one. Anyway, ENJOY!

Tuna-Pasta Casserole
6 servings

Casserole
1 1/4 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (3 to 4 oz)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded American cheese
2 cups broccoli flowerets
2 cans (6 oz each) tuna in water, drained (if canned meats bother you, I would recommend using the equivalent serving of fresh tuna)

Crumb Topping
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp butter, melted

• Heat oven to 350 degrees
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package
• Meanwhile, in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from hat.
• Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
• Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in pasta, broccoli and tuna; mix well.
• Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole dish.
• Cover and bake about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix topping ingredients.
• Sprinkle topping over casserole.
• Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until topping is toasted.