Randy's Talkin Panties!

It's really not fair. My co-anchor Randy Turner has the best poker face in the world. Whether he's reading about renovations at the zoo or an underwear thief, Randy stays cool and collected. As for me...not so much. After Randy read the "Panty Thief" story on the ten o'clock news, I lost it. Have you ever had a case of the giggles that you just couldn't get rid of? It's as if no matter what you do, you aren't going to shake them? It happened to me on the news. That's one of the great things about Randy; what you see, is what you get. What I saw was Randy reading about a panty crook, and what I got, was nothing but laughs. Take a look. Oh and be sure to watch until the very end of the clip, that is when the laughter sets in!CLICK HERE

My New Life

I just got home from my Lasik procedure. What an incredible experience! I was a little nervous going in, but the people at the Abilene Eye Institute were great. The whole procedure, from being in the chair until I walked out of the office, was only about a half-hour. They fixed my vision problems that I have had since I was a child in 30 minutes! The actual process of correcting my vision was only 10 minutes per eye. It was quick, virtually painless, and an amazing experience. I am so happy and I can't describe how great it is to have a new "vision" on life.

Melissa's Thoughts on The Biggest Loser

Melissa Morgan came to the Krbc Studio's after we said bye to her Tuesday night on the biggest Loser. Here our some of her thoughts on being on a hit t.v. show and changing her life for the better.



Melissa writes....

"I am humbled and honored that KRBC has asked me to write a blog about my experience on The Biggest Loser. I will start with a short blog about being a contestant and over the next several weeks I will share some insider tips and tricks that you can use to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.


"Being on The Biggest Loser was the adventure of a lifetime. I mean, really, who ever thinks they will be chosen when they send in an application to a reality show. I certainly didn’t. I sent in an application and video for me and Lance beginning with Season 6 and we were finally chosen for Season 9.


"Being a contestant on the show was both horrible and wonderful at the same time. Obviously it was wonderful because I learned so much about nutrition and exercise. But at the same time it was horrible because I was being physically pushed farther than ever before.


"I met some of the most wonderful people and hope to continue those friendships well after the show has ended.


"If I had to choose one thing to be my legacy for the show, it would have to be patience. Anyone that watched the show knows that I struggled on the scale in weeks two and three. There was some speculation that I was “playing the game” given my zero net loss over those two weeks. I hope that my +1 in week six helps people realize that I was not playing the game, but rather I truly struggled with my weight. The “roller coaster” weight loss has continued since I’ve been home. However, I have to be patient and remember that if I give myself time, I will eventually see the number on the scale go down. During my time on the ranch and since I’ve returned home, I’m fortunate that I’ve lost nearly 60 pounds. That is a huge accomplishment and I am proud of each pound. For anyone else that struggles with the scale each week, don’t give up. If you are patient, you will see results."

No more Conan

Randy and I say bye to Mr. O'brien!

Take a look

http://bigcountryhomepage.com/content/fulltext/?cid=212242

Go Red Team!

Aspermont couple Lance and Melissa Morgan survive week three of The Biggest Loser, but not without a little controversy! Lance lost twelve pounds while Melissa only lost one! This lead trainer Jillian to believe that she was throwing the weigh in! Whether she did or not...we still get to show support for the local couple for another week, as they move on to week number four. Good Luck!!

Now if you want to become your own biggest loser here locally Gold's Gym is holding their own version. The twelve week challenge is open to people who want to transform their bodies and take advantage of the gym's facilities and programs. Gold's will have weigh-ins the next two saturday mornings. There is a fifty dollar sign-up fee, but one local winner could walk away with two thousand dollars in prizes! For more information call 325-695-8900.

Did I just say that?

I don't know what's wrong with me, but this is twice now that I have said a bad word on air! I promise you I really didn't mean to say it, the word just came out wrong.

To see my on-air screw up,

click here.

Cold Weather Recipes

Tortilla Soup Recipe

CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
8 6-inch corn tortillas
Salt
2 tablespoons CRISCO® Pure Canola Oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 package (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoons lime juice
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped cilantro
Sour cream
Lime slices (optional)



Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a baking sheet and both sides of the corn tortillas with Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray. Slice the tortillas into strips; sprinkle lightly with salt. Place on baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat Crisco Canola Oil over medium high heat. Add onions and saute until soft. Add chicken, corn, beans, tomatoes, chilis and taco seasoning; stir to combine. Add chicken broth; stir. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, 10-15 minutes. Stir in lime juice.
To serve, place a few tortilla strips into soup bowl; ladle soup over. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Top with remaining tortilla strips. Garnish with sour cream and a lime slice.

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Pampered Chef's Lean N' Green Chilli

Ingredients
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, divided
2 teapoons vegetable oil, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chopped poblano pepper (1-2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-fat chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/4 cups salsa verde (green salsa) or
1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Directions
1Preheat oven to 400°F.
2Cut 4 tortillas in half and stack them one on top of the other. Cut into 1/2-inch strips & toss with 1 teaspoon oil.
3Spread tortilla strips in a single layer in a baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove from oven and set aside.
4Fold each of the remaining 4 tortillas into quarters & and coarsely grate using a box grater or your favorite method. Set aside. (Cook's note - I opted to just finely chop the tortillas rather than grating).
5Toss chicken pieces with cumin.
6Heat remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in a large soup pan, add chicken and cook 5 minutes. Remove chicken.
7Add poblano peppers, onion and garlic to pan. Cook and stir 3 minutes.
8Stir in chicken, broth, beans, salsa and grated tortillas.
9Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
10Stir in cilantro, ladle into soup bowls and top with baked tortilla strips.