Good Readings

Tia Mowry gives us the game in her new cookbook "The Quick Fix Kitchen." If you are trappin', this book is comparable to the Martha Stewart Cooking School. The first 125 pages are about getting your kitchen in order, including a sample shopping list and a 21 day meal plan (7+7+7=21 based on a 7 day theory).

You don't have to be frustrated in your kitchen especially when those around you don't really want you to cook. This is a book to buy and study, even before you go shopping. There's a lot to learn. It's another one of those books you want to read in the privacy of your own home.

Fresh Oil

The Mane Choice just launched a new collection, H20h! Hydration Therapy. The prices of the collections are very affordable. A feature product is the Soothing Scalp Oil for $9.99 I just love scalp oils because I believe they do grow the hair. And I'm not a beautician so I could be wrong. But, if you don't have a good oil to massage into your scalp, I recommend trying this because it contains a sea soothing complex and the amino acid sarcosine.

3 Ingredient Roasted Chicken

This recipe is from "The Quick Fix Kitchen". If you've never roasted a whole chicken, it doesn't get easier than this. page 207

1 whole 3-5 pound chicken

Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

2. Remove chicken from package, remove the giblet or bag or neck from the inside of the cavity (or better yet, ask your butcher to do it for you!) Place the chicken breast-side up on a sheet pan or roasting pan. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.

3. Generously sprinkle the salt and pepper all over the chicken, including inside the cavity. Roast until chicken begins to brown, about 15 minutes.

4. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees, 40 to 50 minutes. If the chicken is browning too quickly, lightly cover with foil.

5. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest 10-15 minutes before carving.