Catching and Cooking Fish

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Welcome to the Crazy Carmen Show! Today my special guests are my nephew – Rusty, and my niece – Lynna. We’re here at their beautiful lake house right on Lake Livingston.

In these parts, Rusty is known as the Expert in catching fish and Lynna is hands-down the Queen of cooking them. And as a real treat, I’ve convinced them to share their top 3 secrets to both. So, Rusty – what are your secrets to catching fish?

Catching and Cooking FishRusty answers: Well, my 1st secret is to use the right fishing lure. This is the one I use all the time (showing a hammer). My 2nd secret is to be sure the water temperature is perfect. It should be in the range of 10 degrees to 30 degrees (brrrr….). And, my 3rd secret is to make sure the wind is not blowing too much. If it blows your hat off, it’s too windy!

Carmen: Awesome tips and I know everyone appreciates you sharing.

Rusty then takes out his phone and a note card (which has Fish Market and BR-549 on it). He calls the number and says: “Hey this is Rusty, give me my usual and I’ll meet you on the side of the house.”

Carmen (in the distance), “Did he just order fresh fish?”

Rusty then meets the delivery person on the side of the house and exchanges dollar bills for the bucket of fresh fish.

Next, Rusty takes the fish to Lynna and asks, “How long it will be before lunch?” Lynna says, “Oh, about an hour.”

Carmen asks Lynna: “So Lynna, what are your secrets to cooking fresh fish?”

Lynna answers: Well, my 1st tip is using the right seasonings. My secret ingredient is Bar-B-Q seasoning. My 2nd tip is using a boning knife properly. Always hold it like this and cut away from your hand. And, my 3rd tip is to always use fresh grease. My favorite is the Hytop brand.

Carmen: Those are great tips to use and we thank you for sharing them.

Next, Lynna takes out her phone and a note card. On the note card is “Fish Market and BR-549.” She dials and says: “Yes, this is Lynna. I have a bucket of fish for you and just meet me at the front door.”

Carmen (in the distance): “Did she just call someone to pick up her fresh fish?”

Next, Lynna meets the driver at the door and hands over the fish. The driver counts out the ones to Lynna and leaves.

Lynna then takes out another notepad that reads, “Cooked Fish and BR-549,” and 7 fish and 1 chicken. She then says, “This is Lynna again and I need an order of 7 fish and 1 chicken and just deliver it to the front door.”

Carmen (in the distance): “Did she just order lunch?”

The delivery driver knocks on the door, hands over the cooked order and Lynna counts out the money.

Next scene: everyone eating.

Lillian says, “Wow! This is good, but mine tastes just like chicken!”

Lynna and Rusty look at each other with a big smile.

Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “Certifiable” Catchers and Cookers are used in our shows!

To find out more about The Crazy Carmen Show, visit http://www.CrazyCarmenShow.com or watch all her shows at http://www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com

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Making the Bed Properly for Guests

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Crazy Carmen is joined by Interior Decorator Extraordinaire, Leslie Sarmiento, in this delightful how-to video demonstrating how to make the bed properly for guests. The instructions come from Leslie while each tip is demonstrated by Carmen (who makes a mess of everything!). Watch Crazy Carmen’s humorous demos as Leslie shares each tip.

Welcome to the Crazy Carmen Show – Making the Bed Properly for Guests! This is episode #042413.

I’m your host, (Crazy Carmen) and today I have a special guest with me, Interior Decorator Extraordinaire, Leslie Sarmiento (hi everyone)! And she’s going to share her secrets for “Making a Bed Properly for Guests!”

Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Bed Makers are used in our shows!

Making the Bed ProperlyNow, while Leslie shares her top 3 secrets for making a bed, I’m going to demonstrate each one. So, Leslie, over to you…

When you have company coming, you want them to enjoy the guest room and get a good night’s sleep.

So, starting with my 1st tip, you should always use a fitted sheet on the bottom and make sure it is pulled taut. A sheet without wrinkles will feel luxurious and help your guests sleep soundly.

(CRAZY CARMEN DEMONSTRATES)

My 2nd tip is for making the bed look inviting.

Don’t be afraid to use lots of pillows. And be sure to mix them up using different colors, patterns, sizes, and even shapes. This will give the room that “decorator” look and really impress your guests.

(CRAZY CARMEN DEMONSTRATES)

And, for my 3rd tip, I’ll share a way to get that “canopy” look even if you don’t have a canopy bed.

To achieve this, you’ll need 2 drapery rods and some shear fabric.

Install one of the rods either on the wall behind the bed or on the ceiling. Install the other rod on the ceiling near the foot of the bed. Then drape shear fabric from the floor to the 1st rod, draping it slightly over the bed and through the 2nd rod on the ceiling at the end of the bed back down to the floor. That’s all there is to it and the beautiful draping will be so inviting to your guests.

(CRAZY CARMEN DEMONSTRATES)

Doing these 3 steps will make your guests feel very special.

Crazy Carmen then shows Leslie a picture of her masterpiece.

Well, Leslie, what do you think?

Well, you did say you have lots of hotels near your home for guests, didn’t you?

To find out more about The Crazy Carmen Show, visit http://www.CrazyCarmenShow.com or watch all her shows at http://www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com

For more information about Leslie Sarmiento, visit http://www.LeslieSarmiento.com

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Family Traditions for Easter

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Crazy Carmen shares her own Easter family traditions this week with the help of Jenna and Drew demonstrating each one. Forget about boiling the eggs and forgetting where they were hidden. Get a little more creative and use oranges instead.

Welcome to the Crazy Carmen Show, episode #032713! I’m your host, (Crazy Carmen) and today we’re discussing family traditions at Easter time.

Family Traditions at EasterDisclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Easter traditionalists are used in our shows!

My helpers today are Jenna and Drew. Say hi to everyone! They’re going to help demonstrate various traditions.

When we think of family traditions for Easter, a lot of us think of family get-togethers, Easter bonnets, Easter eggs, the Easter bunny and chocolate.

Now the problem with using eggs is…
• You have to boil them first (which takes time to do).
• Then you have to color them (which is very messy).
• Most of the time, your kids don’t want to eat them.
• And, finally – once you’ve hidden them, if don’t get found, you have a smelly mess later on!

Well, I’d like to share another Easter tradition with you that my family always practices. It’s what I call Easter oranges.

Sounds odd, I know, but here’s why you should use them…
• First, you don’t have to boil them – they are ready to decorate.
• Decorating is easy to do.
• You can make a game out of it and give a prize for who decorates the best.
• Kids love to eat them afterwards.
• You don’t have to hide them, but if you do and it doesn’t get found, you don’t have the same smelly mess.

So, here’s how you decorate your oranges:
• Use a stand to put them on.
• Use anything you want to decorate – stickers, colors, ribbons.
• And then let the kids decorate away. See, beautiful!

But, if you still want to hide something to find in the yard: try using a plastic egg filled with some goodies.

Of course, most parents don’t want their children eating a lot of garbage, so make your own special treat to go inside.

Kids love chocolate, but you would rather they eat something healthy, so take some baby carrots and cover them with chocolate!

That way you both get what you want.

Let’s see how Drew reacts to our chocolate surprise! Well, there you have it! It’s a hit!

So, have a wonderful Easter and try some Easter Oranges and Chocolate Carrots this season. They are so much fun and it’s a great tradition to try!

Here Drew – have some delicious oranges! (and we have some treats for us later, too – like a chocolate bunny!)

Happy Easter everyone!

To find out more about The Crazy Carmen Show, visit http://www.CrazyCarmenShow.com or watch all her shows at http://www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com

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Non-Cooking Yummy Potatoes!

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What do hair crimpers, paper cutters, door jams, and washers and dryers have in common? They’re all great non-cooking tools for fixin’ potatoes Crazy Carmen style! Our new video, Non-Cooking Yummy Potatoes is ready to view and full of laughs.

Non cooking yummy potatoesWelcome to the Crazy Carmen Show: Episode #032013! I’m your host, (Crazy Carmen) and today I’m going to share with you how to Non-Cook Yummy Potatoes.

Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Non-Cookers are used in our shows!

I have 3 different potatoes I’m going to demonstrate:
• New (or Red) Potato
• Russet Potato
• Sweet Potatoes

The biggest hassle when fixing potatoes is you have to wash them, prepare them for whatever dish you’re making and then cook them.

Well, being a self-proclaimed “Non-Cook” and “Kitchen Mechanic,” I’m going to share some of my secrets in doing these tasks with very little effort. So let’s get started.

First thing is to wash the potatoes…
The easiest way to do this is to use the right techniques.

Here’s what you do:
• Put them in a pillow case and tie it up.
• Add them to the washing machine.
• Put in some detergent (any kind will do).
• When the washing machine is through, put everything in the dryer with a dryer sheet (this will save you a step in softening the potato skins to peel them, too).

There all through!

Now we’re ready to prepare our potatoes:

Take out the potatoes and put them in a plastic bag. Let’s start with the New Potatoes.

To skin them and prepare them, put them back in the pillow case, tie it up and tape it inside a door jam. Next slam the door. See, now we have tater tots!

And you can non-cook them in the toaster oven or use my scorcher to brown them. Very easy to do!

Next we’ll take our Russet Potatoes and add them to a clear plastic bag, put them in the pillow case, add in a hair crimper, tie them up, lay them on a cutting board and drop the heaviest book you can find on them. Take them out and you have crinkled French fries!

And, you can cook these the same way you did the New Potatoes.

The last potato we’re going to prepare is the sweet potatoes.

First, cut them in ½ using a paper cutter. Next put them in a microwavable dish with a stick of butter, and some marshmallows (of course, these are optional). Then heat in the microwave, take them out, pull out the butter wrapper, and heat the marshmallows with the scorcher. See, beautiful and so easy!

One last secret I’d like to share with you is for my special Flamin’ Hot Texas Potatoes – just take your French Fries, add some Hot Sauce (or Jalapeno Peppers) and heat with the Scorcher! Yummy good, but oh, so spicy!

And remember, everything I’ve showed you today will just be our little secret – you know, the Non-Cookers Creed!
 
To find out more about The Crazy Carmen Show, visit http://www.CrazyCarmenShow.com or watch all her shows at http://www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com

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Dealing with Telemarketers

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Welcome to the Crazy Carmen Show – Episode #022713. Today’s topic is on “Dealing With Telemarketers!”

My helper today is Geoffrey and he’s going to help me demonstrate the calls.

Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Phone Call Handlers are used in our shows!

Crazy Carmen Show - Dealing With Telemarketers1st call: the first call is from a salesman and goes like this:

Geoffrey: Hello – am I talking to the lady of the house? Great, I’m Cordell from the XYZ We Want Money firm and I’d like to tell you that you qualify for our offer!
Crazy Carmen: What, we won a car? Honey, we won a car! Oh, my gosh, this is so exciting!
Geoffrey: Wait! Ma’am, you didn’t win a car! You just qualify for our offer.
Crazy Carmen: Wow! Do I get to choose the color? Honey, what color should we choose?
Geoffrey: No, Ma’am, you didn’t win a car! I’m trying to tell you…
Crazy Carmen: Do we get to choose the make of the car? I want a Hummer! Do you have it in black?
Crazy Carmen: Hello, hello? Guess we got disconnected!

2nd call: this second call is from a marketing survey company:

Geoffrey: Hello, Ms. Wisenbaker? This is Patrick from the Rip Off Marketing Company and we’d like to get your input on a few topics.
Crazy Carmen: Oh, this is wonderful!
Geoffrey: Great! The first question is…
Crazy Carmen: Wait! Before we start, how much am I going to get paid?
Geoffrey: Well, ma’am, we don’t pay for the answers.
Crazy Carmen: You don’t? Then I’m confused!
Geoffrey: About what?
Crazy Carmen: Don’t you take my answers and sell them to other companies?
Geoffrey: Well, yes I guess we do.
Crazy Carmen: Then why don’t I get a piece of the pie.
Geoffrey: Well, we just collect the information and then compile it into…
Crazy Carmen: What? I don’t get paid to do this?
Geoffrey: No, ma’am… we don’t operate like that. Uh, uh! CLICK!

3rd call: this 3rd call is from a utility company:

Geoffrey: Hello? Yes, this is Anson from the Black Light Utility Company. Am I talking with the lady of the house?
Crazy Carmen: Yes, what can I help you with?
Geoffrey: Well, ma’am, we’d like to offer you the lowest price possible on your light bills.
Crazy Carmen: Awesome! This is great! So, what is your address and I’ll have them forward my bill to you!
Geoffrey: No, wait I didn’t mean we would pay your bill!
Crazy Carmen: Why not? That’s the best way I can think of to lower my light bill. Now your name was Anson, right? Do you spell that A-N-S-O-N? So, what is your last name? Hello? Hello? Guess we got disconnected – wonder why that keeps happening?

4th call: this 4th call is from a salesman:

Geoffrey: Hello? I’d like to talk with the lady of the house.
Crazy Carmen: Sure, just a minute! (puts the  receiver down by a radio). Oh wait, maybe you don’t like that type of music – let me change the station! Hello? Hello? Guess he really didn’t like the station. Oh well!!!

To find out more about The Crazy Carmen Show, visit http://www.CrazyCarmenShow.com or watch all her shows at http://www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com

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Does it really work, review of the GoJo Hands Free Headset

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Welcome to the Crazy Carmen Show! I’m your host, Crazy Carmen, and today we are reviewing the gadget – the “GoJo Hands Free Headset.”

Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Gadget Reviewers are used in our shows!

GoJo Hands Free HeadsetHere’s the concept: this gadget is supposed to hold your phone so you can speak hands-free while doing other stuff.

It claims it works on ALL phones!

It also claims you can use it while doing everything else – exercising, taking a stroll, or working outside.

My helper today is Sara Chappell. And she’s going to help me test the product. So let’s take it outside.

Well, as you can see – it doesn’t exactly hold anything very firm. Kind of slips and slides and is awkward to wear.

But, Sara and I did find some usefulness for the headset – decorate with bows and such and wear it as a regular headband (and you know I love headbands!).

So, my review on this product is only a 1, unless of course, you consider the headband idea. Then I’d give it a 2.

Still better, just wear one of those headbands that dispense drinks instead. At least that wouldn’t look stupid!

To find out more about The Crazy Carmen Show, visit http://www.CrazyCarmenShow.com or watch all her shows at http://www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com

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Should you produce your own show?

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Now before you ask, the answer is “no” I’m not crazy. Okay, well maybe I am on my own show, but not in asking this question.

We have been producing the “Crazy Carmen” show weekly for almost 3 months and the opportunities that have been coming our way have been tremendous! And, only by doing my own show would I have learned any of the things we have experienced through this journey.

Show DirectorSo, again my question is, should you produce YOUR own show? If you have a business that would tie into a show, not only would you receive a lot of attention marketing-wise, but you never know what other opportunities might come your way, too.

So how do you make money doing your own show? Besides the attention it gets from viewers (who might do business with you), it also gets attention from companies looking for great ongoing shows to sponsor. Did you know there are businesses that will pay for an “un-branded” version of your show to convert into their own sponsored show? Of course, the standard ways are to utilize AdSense ads, sponsorships and product placements. But there are so many more ways, too!

Next question is – what types of shows are popular? Well you have a lot to choose from: sitcoms, dramas, reality shows, talk shows, game shows and competitions (just to name a few).

So, get creative and think of your concept and as we continue down our path, we will be sharing more ideas for helping make you a star!

To view all of our shows, visit www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com!

Cheers,
“Crazy” Carmen

Gift Giving for Your Honey

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Today is our “Crazy Carmen’s” Valentine’s Day Special: “Gift Giving for Your Honey!”

Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Gift Givers are used in our shows!

My husband, Donald, is going to help me demonstrate our first gift choice – a remote control for each of you.

Gift Giving for Your HoneySee, a remote control not only makes it handy to change channels, mute the TV and regulate the volume! But, it makes a great gift if you don’t already have several.

My next gift suggestion concerns a woman’s favorite shopping item, shoes. Here’s the difference – a man will typically buy a pair of brown shoes, a pair of black shoes, and a pair to kick around in. Whereas, a woman will buy a pair of shoes and if she likes them, go back and buy the same pair in different colors. She will also buy a pair to match every outfit in her closet (and don’t get me started on buying clothes!). So, the perfect gift for her would be to either build an extra room that she could use as her own personal shoe store or buy a bigger house with an extra room for her shoe closet. Perfect gift, I must say!

And the last gift is great for recycling:
One of the things about gift-giving is that we always buy a card to go with our gift.

Well, just buy a card you really like, keep it and give it each year. Think about it, you probably don’t remember what card you received last year anyway (so you’ll think it’s new), and you’ll let your honey off the hook and they’ll have more time (and money) to find your perfect gift.

And, if you’re recycling the cards, you won’t feel so guilty buying gifts that you don’t recycle – like chocolates and flowers.

Or if he does give you something that can be recycled, don’t let him know!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

To find out more about The Crazy Carmen Show, visit http://www.CrazyCarmenShow.com or watch all her shows at http://www.WatchCrazyCarmen.com

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1-Minute Cleaning Tips for Dusting

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Welcome to the Crazy Carmen Show!
In today’s show I share my – 1 Minute Cleaning Tips!

Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Non-Cleaners are used in our shows!

I have a couple of friends that have agreed to come over and help me demonstrate some easy ways to dust and clean the kitchen countertops.

1 Minute Cleaning TipsBut I noticed my living area is somewhat a mess and I really should pick things up before they get here.

“Ding Dong!” Uh-oh! They’re already here! “Just a minute!”

If this ever happens to you – here’s a quick way to get ready to open the door:

First, keep large shopping bags (or even gift bags) handy. Then move like lightning!
There! Much better!

Myra says: Your house always looks so clean! How do you do it? I answer: Oh, just a little trick I learned while shopping years ago.

Okay everyone, meet my helpers today – this is Myra and this is Bethany. Say hi.
So, are we ready to get started?

What we’re going to demonstrate is how to dust your furniture without really trying.

Let’s say you have a little dust on your furniture. Well, don’t start getting out all the dusters, cleaners, towels, and everything else. Just grab your blow dryer. Watch as I demonstrate.

But, if you really have a lot of dirt and need a lot more power, Bethany is going to demonstrate how to take care of that problem, too.
See… works every time! Thanks Bethany!

Next, Myra is going to help me demonstrate how to clean your kitchen countertops quickly.

But, I thought it might be even more interesting if we had a little challenge to spice things up. Myra will clean that side of the countertops using the old method, and I’ll clean this side using my new method. Let’s see who finishes first.
Done! See, much faster and easier!

Well, that’s it for today’s show, and REMEMBER … Keeping our houses clean all the time is the only reason we go shopping so often.

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Non-Cooking Delicious Steak Kabobs!

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Non-Cooking Delicious Steak Kabobs! A real Texas pleaser!
Welcome to the Crazy Carmen Show!

I’m your host, (Crazy Carmen) and today we’re going to – Non-Cook Delicious Steak Kabobs! Disclaimer: DO NOT try this at home! Only “certifiable” Non-Cooks are used in our shows!

My helper today is Shelby and she’s going to help me tenderize the meat, prepare the vegetables and grill the kabobs.

Non-Cooking Steak KabobsWhat we’re going to demonstrate is an old family technique handed down from generation to generation. The ingredients to use are: the meat, the vegetables, seasonings, and the right tools. I like using screwdrivers, and awls can be used, too.

First thing is to “prepare” our vegetables. Shelby is measuring and marking our cuts. So, next thing is to tenderize our meat.

Tightly wrap all of your ingredients in aluminum foil, including your tools.

Shelby will now demonstrate how to tenderize and assemble everything – all at one time.

See… perfect (and so brilliantly executed)!

This process will help save you lots of time in the kitchen.

To cook your kabobs, just heat them in a toaster oven.

If you don’t have a toaster oven, just use what I use, my trusty SCORCHER. This thing comes in handy for everything!

Well, that’s it for today’s show, and REMEMBER … when inviting guests for Steak Kabobs…always have them bring their own tools.

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