The economy, education and pork chops are on the menu today with Tom Goodson, Florida House of Representatives for District 29. Tom and Lori will be serving pork chops, sweet potato and apple gratin, Italian coleslaw and, of course, Food for Thought.
Stuffed Pork Chops, Sweet Potato and Apple Gratin, and Italian Coleslaw
Center Cut Pork Chops Stuffed
Four 1½ – 2” thick center cut pork chops
6 oz. thin cut prosciutto
6 oz. good quality provolone cheese
1-sleeve butter crackers
2 tsp black pepper
1 tbls finely chopped fresh rosemary
Preheat oven to 375° finely chop the prosciutto and divide into 1½ oz. piles. Stand chops on edge and cut a pocket in chop, being careful not to cut all the way through. Place approx. 1½ oz. of prosciutto and 1½ oz. of cheese into each pocket. Using kitchen twine, tie chops to close pocket. Crush one sleeve of crackers and mix with pepper and rosemary. Press chops into mixture. Place in oven and bake 40-45 minutes or until barely cooked through. Let stand 5 min before serving
Sweet Potato and Apple Gratin
3 sweet potatoes thinly sliced
20-25 dried plums
½ cup Calvados (apple brandy)
1 large apple
4 tbls butter
½ cup brown sugar
Preheat oven to 375°. Butter the bottom of a 9-inch square dish. Cut plums in half and put them in a dish, then cover with Calvados. Place sweet potatoes in pot of boiling water and cook until fork tender. Drain. Place half of the potatoes in a dish. Melt 2 tbls butter in pan, and place thinly sliced apple in pan and cook until just tender. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar to the apples. Drain the plums and put the liquid in apples. Put apple mixture on top of potatoes and then sprinkle plums on top. Top with rest of sweet potatoes. Dot top with the remaining butter. Bake 20-25 minutes or until hot and slightly golden on top.
Italian Coleslaw
1 package pre-shredded cabbage/carrot mix
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
½ red onion
3 tbls olive oil
2 tbls white wine vinegar
1 tsp dried dill
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
In large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Chill and serve in 2 to 3 hours.
Tom Goodson, FL House of Representatives, District 29
Tom Goodson currently serves as a Republican in the Florida House of Representatives for District 29. Tom has also served on the Canaveral Port Authority from 2002-2010, and was Chairman 2006-2010.
Tom’s work in the Florida House serving on many committees, including The Congressional Redistricting Committee and on the port authority’s board, has given him the experience necessary to tackle subjects such as business development, economics of the tourism and leisure industries, international trade, energy, homeland security/law enforcement partnerships, and environmental protection.
Tom’s experience in the Florida House and the Canaveral Port Authority have prepared him to tackle the most vexing issues facing our communities and state, particularly those related to the fallout from the space shuttle’s retirement last year.
The Goodson Family
Goodson lives with his wife Evelyn Watson and two children, Travis and Lindsey, in Rockledge.
Committee Membership
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (2012)
Judiciary Committee
Rule Making & Regulation Subcommittee
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2010
Other Public Service
Canaveral Port Authority, elected 2002-2010, Chairman 2006-2010
Affiliations
Brevard Economic Development Council, member 2002-2010
Civilian Military Council, member 2002-present
Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce, member 1988-present
Melbourne Hunting and Fishing Club, member 1988-present
