We are now moved into our new home, and so I can continue updating my cooking knowledge.  I've tried a few new things in the meantime.  Today I'm going to try brining some pork chops before cooking them and have some applesauce as a side, adding some allspice, cider vinegar and a bay leaf to simmer for a bit on the stove.  I added some buttermilk to my mashed potatoes and really enjoyed the flavour difference there.

The pork chops were marinated in buttermilk and salt, then breaded in toasted stale bread crumbs, mixed with pressed garlic, crumbled dried rosemary and dried thyme.  I think I'll add some salt and pepper next go round, but they were yummy.  I like the applesauce, but would like to ramp up the flavour there a little, too.  I may try adding some onions next time.