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Have any of you had the chance to try Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion yet? They sent me a bottle to try and I am hooked! Living in the desert is hard on my skin. We have virtually no humidity, so the air is dry and my skin is dry constantly. I use moisturizing lotions almost 10 times a day, seriously!

I’ve started using the Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion after my shower and have noticed that I don’t have to reapply throughout the day at all! My skin feels moisturized and not dry at all. I just love this stuff!

Features of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion

Skin MD Natural is a shielding lotion, a very special type of lotion helping the skin restore its integrity, enhance its protective functions so that the skin is able to heal naturally and regain its youthful appearance. Skin MD Natural works by bonding with cells of the skin’s outermost layer to form what works as an invisible shield. This layer of protection prevents environmental irritants and pollutants from penetrating the skin, while sealing in the skin’s own natural oils and moisture, helping resolve the dry skin condition.

Skin MD Natural uses only the finest natural ingredients, and is focused on urging the skin to be active, and to use its own moisture to effectively heal itself. It is not oily or sticky, doesn’t sit on top of your skin leaving a greasy residue on everything you touch, it doesn’t rub or wash off easily, is hypoallergenic, fragrance, colorant and paraben free and dermatology tested.

Now I know you want to try it out, and here’s your chance!

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WINNER #24 Elkaye

Contest ends Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. You have 48 hours to respond. Special thanks to Skin MD Natural for sponsoring this giveaway.

So the holidays are over and if you’re anything like me you are burnt out on turkey. We made one for Thanksgiving and one for Christmas, and it will be awhile until I pull the leftovers out of the freezer. When that time comes though I have some great recipes to try that use all the Kikkoman products, and I’d like to share them with you.

5 Great Kikkoman Recipes

1. Turkey Fried Rice

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 green onions and tops, chopped
• 1 cup diced cooked turkey
• 1 carrot , cut in julienne strips
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3 cups cold cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Heat oil in large skillet. Add next 3 ingredients; stir-fry until carrots are tender, yet crisp. Add egg; cook, stirring gently, until cooked. Mix in rice and soy sauce well; cook until rice is thoroughly heated. (Makes 4 to 6 servings)

2. Elegant Creamed Turkey

• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen pattie shells
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups light cream
• 3 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 2 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons thickly sliced pimiento
• Fresh parsley, optional

Bake pattie shells on un-greased large cookie sheet following package instructions. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook until onion is tender. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute; stir occasionally. Add cream, soy sauce and wine. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Add turkey and pimiento; cook until heated through. Remove tops from pattie shells; spoon in turkey mixture. Replace tops and garnish with parsley as desired. (Makes 6 servings)

3. Spanish Turkey Ole

• 3 pound cooked turkey, cut up
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) tomatoes cut up
• 1/3 Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Heat oil in a pan, add celery and onion to same pan; saute until transparent. Add turkey over the onions and celery. Combine next 4 ingredients; pour over turkey. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring to blend. (Makes 4 to 6 servings)

4. Terrific Turkey Tetrazzini

• 3 pounds turkey, cooked
• 1 pound sliced mushrooms
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups Kikkoman PEARL Original Soymilk
• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cut turkey into bite sized pieces. Melt butter in saucepan, then stir in flour; cooking until it starts to bubble. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring until sauce thickens, then add soymilk; salt and pepper and cheese. Add turkey and mushrooms and slowly simmer. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and stir into the turkey mixture. Pour into a non-stick baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees until heated through and cheese has melted. (Makes 8 servings)

5. Quick Chinese Turkey Salad

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
• 1 package (14 to 16 oz.) mixed salad greens, washed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded

Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable and sesame oils in large bowl; stirring until sugar dissolves. Add salad mixture and cilantro, tossing to coat all pieces. Add turkey; toss to combine. Serve immediately. (Makes 4 servings)

Do any of those recipes sound good? Which one would you like to try. Do you currently use Kikkoman products? Let me know in my comments for a chance to win a Kikkoman prize pack that includes a Kikkoman recipe book, plus two full sized bottles from Kikkoman’s line of special sauces.

Contest ends Sunday January 10, 2010 at 12:00 noon PST. I will choose one random winner from all the entries and notify you by email. You have 48 hours to respond. Special thanks to Kikkoman for sponsoring this giveaway.

WINNER #34 kim eddings