T.V. Chef's Rx For The Juiciest Turkey Ever!

                             Recipe For The Perfect Turkey! 

If you're a fan of the Food network, then you're well aware that we (the viewing
public) will be hit with an onslaught of Thanksgiving day recipes and tips
in the next 2 wks.
And if you enjoy these types of shows, then by all means, continue to watch.
But, if you're not a fan or just don't have the time, that's okay as well. 

And if you plan on making turkey, and want a recipe for the "juiciest turkey"
ever, copy this recipe from none other than Food network star, Ree Drummond. 
AKA the "Pioneer Woman" says that brining your turkey first, is the key to a
turkey that's succulent and brimming with flavor. 

What is brining, you ask?
Soaking or saturating the turkey (meat) in a salty solution for a day or two before cooking it.
And the Pioneer woman's best brine for your turkey is...
Ingredients:
3 cups of apple juice or cider (not vinegar)
2 gallons of cold water
2 cups of brown sugar
1 1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cups fresh rosemary leaves
3 Tbs. peppercorns
6 cloves of garlic
5 whole bay leaves
the peel of 3 or 4 large oranges and get as pith (the white part)
as you can.
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a large pot, turn on the heat and simmer just
until the sugar and salt dissolve. Turn off the heat, and let it cool completely. 
Next,   look for a pan, tub, pail, whatever--something that can 
accommodate a 10, 15, or 20 pound turkey.  Place the turkey into the pot, pan, tub,
plastic bag, whatever, and then the brine, cover and leave in the refrigerator
or if you're lucky enough to live in Alaska, Minnesota or Buffalo N.Y. (colder
environments) place the bird and brine on an outdoor porch or tool shed for a day or two. 
(make sure no wildlife can get to it, cats, dogs, wolves, bears, or Raccoons).
And in a day or two, discard the brine, pat dry the turkey,
add some melted butter or oil, spices and herbs to it and then cook it.
Another great tip: place the turkey on the lowest rack, why?
Heat rises and if it (the turkey)  is at top of the oven it'll cook too fast.
Another great tip: From Wolfgang Puck and Rita Wilson, (Mrs. Tom Hanks)
place the turkey breast-side down. Why? All of the juices flow to the bottom,
which will make the breasts (white meat) much more juicier. 

That's it- a recipe for the "juiciest turkey ever" courtesy of the Pioneer Woman!
And if you want more great tips from some of your favorite chefs, head on over 

to Amazon.com/the kindle store and type, see title to the right
in the search bar and download it.
Learn how chefs-Carla Hall, Michael Symon, Giada DeLaurentiis, Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray may some of your 
Turkey day favorites.

Good Luck!
JGib~
RedCarpetRxs!

Male Star's Romance Tips Just For Men!

                        Be More Like Blake! 

Guys, having trouble winning the hearts, minds and bodies of the women out there?
Do you think there's some magical potion  that'll help you become a lady
magnet?
Well, if you think a big bank account, a flashy car,  a body that's resembles
the Greek Gods or being a brooding, moody bad boy is what women want
you may be right. 
But wait, that's only a small percentage of women, the majority of women
want someone complementary, kind, attentive, funny, hardworking, ambitious
 and helpful (with the dishes and laundry).

And do you know what star just revealed that she has found this type of man
after being married for 13 yrs.?
Give up?
It's Gwen Stefani!
Yes, the superstar singer and voice coach is now revealing secrets about her marriage
and why it didn't work.
And those secrets:
She was tired of being put down, belittled and criticized.
She also says that she felt like she was in prison and now she's been released,
released into the arms of kind and loving Blake Shelton.
And yes, there are those who will say "come on" Blake is 6'5" tall, good looking
with dimples, sings and has a bank account overflowing with money.
But hold on, according to insiders who watched the romance blossom,
they (the insiders)say  those aren't the things that swept Ms. Stefani off her feet. 

Okay, so what were the things that convinced and captivated her?
People who know Mr. Shelton say he is as kind, complementary, helpful, attentive
funny and affectionate as he is tall, in other words a whole lot.
And if you "can't find or keep the woman of your dreams" perhaps you better
follow the Blake Shelton playbook and become some of or all of the things listed above.
And one last tip: If you do decide to become more like Blake, (a one- woman man)
make sure to practice and use these tips and suggestions on One woman only.
No playing the field,  no juggling 2 or 3 women, because doing so  will only make you a 
dirtbag.

And one last tip- If you are new married or planning on getting married
and you want it to last, head on over to DailyMail.co.uk and scroll
down to an article about marriage. Look for the article that starts with
the sentence--You don't truly know your partner for three years.
Click on the story and learn the 7 secrets that'll help you stay married for life.