Watching Rachael Ray

On Thursday’s Rachael Ray show, one of my favorites surprised her audience by stopping by for a Kitchen Table Chat - Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson! Seriously, is there a more beautiful man alive? His smile KILLS me… in a good way, of course! They talked of family, his wife and daughter, and how he reacted to finding out he would be a daddy - he cried! Awww…! Big Strong Guys (tm!) who are mushy softies about their kids - AND “Daddy Pancakes”? It doesn’t get any better then that.

He is now his daughter’s hero, of course, due to his new movie out “The Game Plan”. It’s one thing to be an actor, but entirely another to be a DISNEY actor! He confided that being on Hannah Montana is what really sealed the deal, and elevated him to the ultimate ‘cool’! Students from his grade school asked him questions, and though they ran out of time he promised to come back and answer more next time.

Also today, Greta came by to give us tips on pulling off the colored jeans, and a side-by-side, steal vs. splurge comparison on denim. It’s nice to see a celeb that refuses to spend $400+ on some denim. Gold thread woven through the jeans? Are you KIDDING me? I know there’s folks out there buying this stuff, but I just don’t see the point. Sure, the $14.99 special might fade, but at that price, you can always buy more! And, added bonus - you won’t get mad when the kids wipe their dirty hands all over it, or you spill your plate of spaghetti in your lap!

What’s for dinner? Lean, Mean & Spicy Beef Satay Sticks, and “Thai it, you’ll like it” Spicy Thai Shrimp with Coconut Rice.

Note: I know I’ve said this before, and have it on the about page - Watching Rachael Ray is a fan site, and written by a fan. Much as I’d love it otherwise, I am not affiliated with Rachael Ray, her show, her cookbooks, etc.

That said, I had an email asking if I remembered Dr. Phil’s wife, Robin McGraw’s herbal remedy for hot flashes. I did some research, and came up with the Peri Zapper Treatment, devised by Ann Louise Gittleman in her book ““Before the Change”. It’s this treatment that Robin McGraw follows.

The part dealing with hot flashes:

Flaxseed Oil High in lignans, a natural hormone-balancing substance, flaxseed oil is as effective as hormone replacement therapy in lessening hot flashes and sweating. It’s also good for depression and fatigue.
— Recommended dosage: 1 to 2 tbsp. a day. An alternative is to buy ground up flaxseed, and sprinkle it on top of your food (such as oatmeal and popcorn).

Hope that helps, Jean!

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