First McDreamy, then McSteamy - now? McKidd!
March 31, 2009
Kevin McKidd - Grey’s Anotomy’s newest hot doc - is on hand, and of course the big question is, what’s HIS characters nickname? Kevin laughed and said one name being bantered around is “McBadAss” which he found amusing. They talk a bit about his character and the fact that he suffers from post traumatic stress disorder, which he says is a very important topic. “I think it’s really brave of the show, and I’m really proud of the fact that we’re really talking about this in prime time. We’re really opening up on the subject because there are many service men and women who feel they can’t talk about this - that they have these problems - because there’s this stigma in the military that you’re supposed to be tough.”
After they chat a bit more, Kevin takes on a round of Ray’s Anatomy - can he do better than McDreamy did? He got 7 out of 7 - and here’s how it works, the photographer takes pictures of the wax figures, and it’s time to try and figure out who it is. He finishes the game with with 3 out of 4 - and he got help on that fourth one. Not bad! Click here for more with Kevin backstage.
It’s time to meat the Table for 12 family from TLC’s new reality program. Betty and Eric Hayes had twins, then twins, then sextuplets! They have a total of 6 boys and and 4 daughters, and Betty does up to eight loads of laundry in one day - plus cooking and cleaning and all the things that comes along with having 10 children. “You can’t sweat the small stuff” says Eric when asked how to deal with the stress. “It’s all going to be tehre tomorrow, we just move on. Dirty clothes, dirty dishes, they’re going to be back tomorrow! A hole in the wall, crayon on the counter, whatever!” He agrees that you have to have a very Zen approach to the whole thing to survive.
One of the challenges they deal with every day are the special needs of daughter REbecca who was born with Cerebral Palsy. Betty says that it’s challenging, but it brings them all a lot closer too. It took a while to decide to let the camera’s into their daily life as well, but they wanted to be able to show people so that they could understand people with special needs, and for the experience for the kids. They’ve agreed though that the first time the kids get uncomfortable or are embarrassed, they’re out. Click here to see what the kids have to say about it all, and here for more backstage.
Need some tips on how to buy the best chicken? Ray the butcher is on hand with some helpful tips:
Keep in mind that there are two labels, the sell by date and the package date on the back. Chicken has a shelf life of 13 days from it’s original packing date, and 7 days left in the sell by description. You don’t want to see blood in the packaging, which is the moisture coming out - and a sign it was previously frozen. If the skin is getting transparent and you see the meat through it, it’s older. There should be a nice shine to the skin.
The biggest value is buying whole chickens - even if you have a small family. The bones are the same size, but a 3 to 3.5lb chicken will have more meat, and you get for what your paying. Use the same carving techniques that you’d use to carve a turkey, then use the leftovers for chicekn stock, chili or other great dishes! boneless thighs are a great alternative to help trim the budget too - versatile and flavorful. Stock up on boneless breasts when they’re on sale, because it can last up to 6 months in the freezer!
Organic vs. free range? Free range birds have access to the outside, and a vegetarian diet to give them a light taste. Organic means everything from the feed to the products used to clean are certified organic - they taste the same.
To properly freeze your chicken - do so the same day you buy it, wrap it in freezer paper then put it in a zip lock bag with the air squeezed out. Date it and label it to make it easier to find again. Thaw it in the refrigerator - only enough so that it will cook through, but not so much that all the moisture runs out and leaves you with a bland taste.
On the menu: Super Sized 7 layer casserole, garlic and cheese orzo, pesto-presto italian flag chicken.
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Mario Lopez has been breaking hearts since his days on saved by the Bell, and dishes with Rachael a bit on what it takes to get a date with him now, and what he’s looking for in a girl. Mario says it’s simply - if she makes him laugh and has a good sense of humor when it comes to his own jokes, she’s a win. If she COOKS, it’s a definite bonus! Though, looking at the picture there - Mario himself could be the bonus!
David Borenanaz has a huge following from his show Angel, and Bones, though his little boy acts as his own little bodyguard. His 7 year old son, Jayden, is very protective when folks come up and ask for his autograph or a picture. Jayden is all “Hey! That’s my dad! What are you doing to my dad!” - which is awww, sweet! Last time David was on the show, they played a game called
Jimmy Fallon understands pressure, as he’s taken over for Conan O’Brian on the Late Night show! He says that he feels a bit more freedom though, because of the time slot, joking that they can do whatever they want because “no one’s watching!” They can stretch and be weird and see what’s funny. One of the most popular segments to date is the “Lick it for Ten” where he has audience members lick ordinary objects for $10 bucks. Rachael jokes that they’ve licked a lot worse than bowling balls or lawnmowers on her show! (











