Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Herb-Roasted Turkey


The average American gains SEVEN POUNDS during the holiday season! Here's a great recipe that helps you eat healthy but still satisfies your Thanksgiving hunger.


This method produces all the good looks and moist flavor you dream of in a Thanksgiving turkey. Make sure you show this beauty off at the table before you carve it. Garnish your serving platter with fresh herb sprigs and citrus wedges.


Makes 12 servings, 3 ounces each, plus plenty of leftovers


ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes


TOTAL TIME: 3 1/2 hours


EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy


1 10- to 12-pound turkey1/4 cup minced fresh herbs plus 20 whole sprigs, such as thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano and/or marjoram, divided2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepperAromatics: onion, apple, lemon and/or orange, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)3 cups water, plus more as needed


1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 475°F.

2. Remove giblets and neck from turkey cavities and reserve for making gravy. Place the turkey, breast-side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan; pat dry with paper towels. Mix minced herbs, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the herb mixture all over the turkey, under the skin and onto the breast meat. Place aromatics and 10 of the herb sprigs in the cavity. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Add 3 cups water and the remaining 10 herb sprigs to the pan.

3. Roast the turkey until the skin is golden brown, 45 minutes. Remove the turkey from the oven. If using a remote digital thermometer, insert it into the deepest part of the thigh, close to the joint. Cover the breast with a double layer of foil, cutting as necessary to conform to the breast. Reduce oven temperature to 350° and continue roasting for 11/4 to 13/4 hours more. If the pan dries out, tilt the turkey to let juices run out of the cavity into the pan and add 1 cup water. The turkey is done when the thermometer (or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone) registers 165°F.

4. Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and cover with foil. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes. Remove string and carve.


NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving (without skin): 155 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 63 mg cholesterol; 0 g carbohydrate; 25 g protein; 0 g fiber; 175 mg sodium; 258 mg potassium.


0 Carbohydrate Servings


MAKE AHEAD TIP: Equipment: Large roasting pan, roasting rack, kitchen string, thermometer






Monday, November 24, 2008

It's not for guys #2

The same guy tries another approach to attracting women using his sister's Scentsations body spray. But again, it doesn't go exactly how he planned...

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Fall 2008 Beauty Trend: Glitter Eye


I love glitter. I mean what girl doesn't like the shiny stuff? I have been wearing glitter on my eyes for years and years. I can clearly remember myself as a teen heading off to baby-sit with a fresh coat of glitter on my eyelids only to hear my mother shout "Get that crap off of your eyes, you will scare the kids." Newsflash Mama, kids like glitter too.

Glitter may have never left for me but for the rest of the population it's probably been a while since you have rocked it. This coming Fall has been dubbed by MAC Cosmetics as the "season of the glitter eye." I am sure a lot of you just jumped back in horror with images of disco balls and drag queens but fear not because there are many ways to wear this trend without looking absolutely ridiculous.

Go wild: If you want to go wild with this trend there are some awesome beauty products that you should try out. MAC's glitter eyeliner is a personal favorite of mine and comes in a bunch of fun colors. Another great item to try is glitter mascara; this look should be reserved for evening only and be careful not to rub your eyes too much (glitter in the eyes hurts).

Go subtle: If the thought of glitter has you running scared you can go easy with the trend and try a shimmery eye shadow or apply a little glitter lotion to your legs or chest. NARS body glow lotion.

Complete your glitter look by smelling great with ScentSation's new body spray: Sassy with glitter mist.

It's not for guys, yo

This guy figures his sister's Scentsations body spray may help him get more women since it works for her, but it didnt quite go how he expected...


Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Black Friday 2008 Sales

Are many stores going to have sales on Black Friday?????

Many stores are going to have awesome deals- mostly 50% off clearance. Most good sales end at 11 am in the mall so go early! At Victoria's Secret you usually get an awesome accessory if you spend $50 or more; last year was a cute tote purse. Other stores have 20% off your entire purchase before 10 or 11. Aeropostale yess! Charlotte Russe gives you a bag at the door and everything you put in it is an extra 15% or 20% off. Claire's usually has a sale. Zumies yess! Wet seal yess. Disney yess!! Hot Topic yess!! Forever 21 no. American Eagle yessss!! Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch have clearence sales. I hope this helps you all. And make sure you have good shoes on, and a Christmas list!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Top 3 Nail Colors for Fall 2008

Polish colors for each season are inspired, in large part, by fashion. So, it makes sense that the biggest colors this Fall are rich blues, grays and reds.

Bold blues are very big in fashion this Fall. For polishes, go with bright blues or navy blues. The darker the polish, the shorter your nails should be.If you’re really into blue, try pairing these polishes with blue eye makeup, too.

Red is always a big color. Especially around the holiday season. With red lipstick making a comeback, red nails are the perfect match. Try to find a color that matches your lipstick to achieve a super classic look.

Grey nail polish may seem a bit drab, but it’s the perfect compliment to the season’s top color, purple. If you choose a purple polish and you wear purple often, you run the risk of either overdoing it or clashing. With grey, you’ll always match. Don’t wear grey polish if your wardrobe consists mostly of neutrals. If that’s the case, choose a brighter, bolder color to spice up your calm tones.



Thursday, November 6, 2008

Alyssa Milano Sports NFL Apparel Line Touch

Fashion does cross paths with football every rare occasion. With the help of Alyssa Milano's clothing line "Touch", this sports fanatic has given women the chance to look cute, stay warm and support their local team.





The missy contemporary-targeted collection consists of hoodies, shorts, jeans, tops and jackets for every team in the NFL, MLB, NBA and college.

If you're a sports fan like Alyssa, try ScentSation's new body spray scent: SPORTY.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

AC Slater Hearts Barack Obama







Many celebrities have endorsed Barack Obama for this election. This is the first time Oprah Winfrey has endorsed a candidate. Other supporters include: George Clooney, Edward Norton, Will Smith, Rob Reiner, Laurence Fishburne, Warren Buffet, Matt Damon, Nas, Emilio Estevez, Sharon Stone, Common, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Halle Berry, Ben Affleck, Wyclef Jean, Charles Barkley and several more. Holloywood usually endorse Democratic candidates but does this really make a difference? Can Oprah sway that many white women? We'll find out after tonight. Make sure you all vote today! =)

Invitation: Halloween Stories!






Halloween is over, and we wanna hear how yours went. Most importantly, we wanna hear about your Halloween party stories. We were lucky enough to have Halloween fall on Friday night, so there has to be some crazy stories out there. Small condition: we only want stories that involve body spray in some way. Maybe you may have used it as an air freshner after the party. Maybe you used your friend's spray and wore a mask, to have someone mistake you for her. Or you could have taken two spray bottles to use as fake jet packs for your Rocketeer costume. We might just use the most outrageous story in our next comercial...