we're back with more of "today" on this tuesday morning. it's the 6th day of december, 2011. yeah, it's raining a little here in new york, but it doesn't seem to have put a damper in the mood of the people here on the plaza. thanks as always to them for stopping by. kind of an eclectic crowd, a couple of groucho noses or whatever you call those. i'm matt lauer along with ann curry, al roker and tamron hall who's here. natalie is on assignment. savannah is inside. >> coming up, we've got a story about country music star mindy mccready. she is free this morning after

appearing in front of a judge on monday after allegedly running off with her 5-year-old son. we'll catch you up on that case. and if you're struggling to lose weight, we all know it's a real battle once you get into the holidays, we'll help you with the help of joy bauer to help you avoid the fat traps. >> what? the fat traps? that looks like a salad. >> i don't know if he's a fat trap but joy bauer has some healthy and filling snack options if you're always on the go or traveling. all that coming up in our diet sos. >> and how would you like some luxury items at 80% off? >> who wouldn't? >> here you go, i've got them in my jacket. jill is back with her popular steals and deals. today she's got some great gift ideas. everything from cute leather clutches, some luxury spa packages and even a deluxe knife set. all discounted. i have the knives in my pocket. no, i'm threatening him, not you. >> i'd like to thank everyone for being here. you are the truly committed, i mean truly committed.

it has been raining off and on all this morning. so thank you so much for being here. hope all your people see you at home. >> now the rain is picking up. let's go inside. savannah is at the news desk in for natalie. >> hi, guys. in the news today a rare outbreak of sectarian violence this morning in afghanistan. a coordinated stripping of bombings has killed at least 58 people there. twin bombings in kabul ripped through a crowded shiite shrine as worshippers gathered to mark a holy day this morning. and in kandahar, several people were wounded when a motorcycle bomb was detonated. it is a showdown on capitol hill. president obama is calling on republicans to extend the tax cut for another year. the cuts expire at the end of december and if they're not extended, the white house says taxes on the average american family would increase by $1,000. some republicans in congress support that extension, but they disagree over how to pay for it. bp has filed court paper that say accuse the company halliburton of destroying evidence after the 2010 oil rig

explosion in the gulf of mexico. that raises the stakes in the fight to assign blame and damages for the disaster, which killed 11 people and led to the biggest offshore oil spill in u.s. history. halliburton has told media outlets that those accusations are not true. checks, magazines, even prescription drugs could take longer to reach your mailbox by next spring. the u.s. postal service plans to eliminate more than half of its processing centers and nearly 30,000 jobs. the cuts are part of a $3 billion savings plan to help the postal service avert bankruptcy next year. the future of federal aviation administration chief randy babbitt is uncertain today. the transportation department is deciding how to handle his drunk driving arrest. babbitt was charged with driving while intoxicated this weekend when he was spotted allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road in virginia. a former pilot himself, babbitt al aggressively cracked down on pilots flying under the

influence. he has been placed on a leave of absence while officials consider his employment status. when asked about the arrest, the white house press secretary said the president reacted, quote, as you might expect. disgraced former illinois governor rod blagojevich heads to a crucial accesentencing hea today. a judge is weighing his punishment after his conviction on 18 counts of corruption. he is accused of trying to sell off president obama's old senate seat. prosecutors will argue for 15 to 20 years of jail time. the judge's final decision is expected on wednesday. even the queen of england is feeling the pinch as the british government institutes austerity measures. the monarch will not see a pay raise until at least 2015 and her funding will now be linked to the profits generated by her estate to take some of the burden off of british taxpayers. the queen's pay has fallen steadily since the early '90s when she received about $121 million a year. now she will have to make do with just $47 million.

and if you ever doubted that santa claus is real, this might be a video that per swasuades y. some 250 santas went skiing in maine this weekend, zipping down the hills and giving kids and spectators a real thrill. while they're not coming down the chimney, they are still bringing gifts for boys and girls. this annual event helps to provide gifts for local children in need. back to al with a check of the weather. we're looking at some rain along the eastern seaboard. as we move up into new england, it's changing over to snow late tonight on into tomorrow. sunny skies in the pacific northwest. a little on the cooler side in minneapolis today, 19 degrees, but partly sunny. 40 in parts of texas. look for rain moving up and down the eastern seaboard. beautiful day in miami today, partly sunny skies and a high of 80. >> good morning. we will have some light rain and today. it will be off and on.

it will last through this evening. time for joy's diet sos where we answer your diet questions. the nutritionist joy bauer is here with healthy advice, especially when it comes to now, being motivated during the holidays. good to see you. >> good to see you. congratulations on the book. i want a signed copy. >> it's yours. let's go to our first question. 69, caroline, new windsor, new york. what's your question, caroline? >> hi, joy. hi, al. how are you guys doing? >> great. >> great. >> hey, thanks for taking my question.

i'm a flight attendant and i work long days and short nights. what are some energizing snacks that i can take with me or pick up at the airport that will keep me awake during the long hauls. >> i travel quite a bit for work, and i am blown away and amazed by how many smart options there are nowadays at the airport, so that's great news. you can always pick up a plain small bag of nuts, nonfat yogurt, any nutrition bar under 200 calories. also i tend to see apples and bananas and oranges at the kiosks and the newsstands. at the cafes take advantage of soup, a hearty vegetable, black bean. starbucks now offers protein-rich smoothies and healthy preportioned snack and meal plates. certainly you can bring any of these very same things from your house, in addition to things that you don't find at the airport like a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread or even a big tub of humus and baby

carrots. make sure you have a few of those in your bag or your purse before you get on the flight. >> now let's go to jill. she's joining us on the phone from ohio. jill, good morning. what's your question? >> good morning. i started my weight loss journey in october, 2010, and i have lost 104 pounds so far. >> wow! >> since i now wear a size 10 instead of a 22 or 24, i was wondering if you have any tips to help me stay motivated, especially during the holidays, so i continue to lose and reach my goal weight, because i still have 30 pounds more to go. >> go, jill, go! wow! big congratulations. i have a great plan for you. i want you to go and pick up a gorgeous, chic, fitted dress that you're going to plan to wear at a holiday party. the key is to make sure it's a holiday party at the end of the month so a new year's eve party or a christmas party, so the excitement of wearing that fitted dress keeps you motivated through the next few weeks. i think another great idea is to

try on that dress in front of the mirror every single day to celebrate your new, fabulous body. i mean that is inspiring. and when you hit your goal, i definitely want you to go to the today.com mail bag and send your story. you can do it there or post it on my facebook. we are going to have you on the show to celebrate your wild success and you can wear the dress but you'll have to have it taken in because you have 30 pounds to lose. >> thank you so much. >> our director, joe michaels, is doing the same thing. trying on that dress every day. >> really? our next question, we've got a viewer e-mail -- all right, joy. this one comes from sondra. she writes i have an upcoming holiday party. the hostess is very health conscious. what's a good gift to bring her? >> great question and there are so many ideas. first, you can bring an indoor

herb garden, which is great for the winter months, a collection of gourmet spices, a fabulous healthy cookbook. if you want something edible and decadent, a box of dark chocolate, great coffee, interesting tea blends. there are so many ideas. seasoned roasted nuts and a great bottle of vino. >> red wine is healthy. >> and it's always a sure thing. i love to get that as a host. >> our last question is a viewer e-mail from alexa in miami, florida. how many calories are there in a cup of eggnog? is there a skinny version i can make at home? >> eggnog is potent. it can have up to 450 calories per measly cup. here's a great slimming strategy. fill your class with 50% skim or fat-free milk or almond milk and the rest will bow traditional eggnog and you will substantially cut calories, fat and sugar and you still get to enjoy your seasonal fix. >> what about the rum?

>> the rum's another story. a little bit and then you try on the dress. >> joy, thanks so much. >> thanks, al. still to come, country singer mindy mccready has her day in court after allegedly kidnapping her 5-year-old son. we'll have the latest. coming up next, jill's steals and deals. we have exclusive discounts just for you right after these messages. i think we should see other people. in fact, i'm already seeing your best friend, justin. ♪ i would have appreciated a proactive update on the status of our relationship. who do you think i am, tim? quicken loans? at quicken loans, we provide you with proactive updates on the status of your home loan. and our innovative online tools ensure that you're always in the loop. one more way quicken loans is engineered to amaze. yep! (mom) i'm so proud of you.

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us through these amazing offers. good to see you, good morning. >> good morning. >> i love this. this is like one of my favorite segments of the show. >> i've been getting tweets all morning, when is it coming, when is it coming. log on to today.com right now because we have a ton of products but a limited amount. we've been selling a ton. so go on and we'll link you to the retailer. >> let's jump right in the holiday edition. i love these leather clutches. >> aren't these great? they retail $158, they're genuine leather with 14 karat gold plated hardware. comes in five colors, each with a 14 karat gold plated charm and removable strap so it's great to go from day and night. sold at neiman marcus, the deal, $34. that's 78% off. >> i love it and they're so supple, very, very soft. that's a great gift. and if your guy likes a murse, this could be for a guy too.

>> the retail for the four candles comes in a set $152. smells great, right? >> yes. >> four large soy candles, holiday inn expired fragrances, four scents per set and they can be four separate hostess gifts. they come in these beautiful boxes so you can wrap them differently for four different parties. the retail $152. the deal, $39.95 for four. that's usually the price for one. you get all of these, that's 74% off. these are going to fly. >> and these are soy, which is a hot trend in candles right now. and oh, cozy up. >> cozy up for the holidays, especially here in new york on this rainy day. the destiny collection blankets, retail $45. these are plush, as you can feel, reversable micromink and sherpa blankets, comes in seven colors and they're all gift wrapped already in a bow, just hand it right over. the retail $45, the deal $13. that's 71% off.

these will all arrive in time for holidays so i want to make sure everyone knows that. >> all right, june jacobs, huge name in cosmetics and skin care. >> the retail for the set, it comes these three $168. the three products. i took this so you could smell in. the pumpkin peeling enzyme mask, which is a facial mask. >> is it edible? >> it smells great. cranberry body balm, the retail $168. the deal $42. 75% off. >> okay. i already see burning the candle, wrapping in this wrap and putting your mask on. >> and then cooking a fabulous meal, which is where i am taken out of the equation but i know a lot of people do like to cook. this is the miracle blade world class knife set. the retail $140. comes with an 18-piece set, including eight steak knives and two all purpose slicers. it's stainless steel and have revolutionary new contoured

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>> live, local, late-breaking - this wbal-tv 11 news in baltimore. >> good morning, it is a mild start for us on this tuesday. we will make it into the 60's this afternoon but we will have off and on rain showers. that is expected to receiving and high temperatures will between 59 and 64 and cools off to mark, 40's for the rest of to mark, 40's for the rest of the week and there could

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do you work here? >> no. i work for a courier service. i've been delivering packages to you for about, i don't know, a year now. but i think this is maybe the first time you've ever looked me in the eye. how are you doing? >> sorry. actually, an old resolution, make more eye contact. >> that's michelle fiver and zac efron. the pair will be here to tell us all about it tomorrow on "today." coming up in this half hour with the holiday eating season in full swing, let's just call it what it is, we'll help you avoid the fat traps with some healthy go-to meal plans and snacks that will give you energy and keep you full if you're on the go. also ahead, the latest on

country singer mindy mccready. she walked out of court a free woman monday, even thanking the judge after allegedly kidnapping her son. what's next in this case? we'll have the latest in a live report. and then in today's holiday kitchen, a latin touch to your holiday desserts with mexican chef patty ginich and her home made cookie recipe. >> we're going to find out what's so funny. do you think you can do the weather? okay, you can do it. al, how about a check of the weather. >> let's check it for you. see, you're laughing. today we've got wet weather up and down the east coast, rain down to the gulf. beautiful out in the pacific northwest. a little on the cool side. winds die down in southern california. tomorrow sunny, cool out west, clouds move into the pacific northwest. showers continue along the eastern seaboard. northern new england looking at some snow. >> good morning.

it will be a mild day today. we will see off and on rain showers. >> and that's your latest weather. >> all right, al, thank you. now let's say hello to sunny st. clair, the latest contestant to have the scales tip against her on "the biggest loser." good morning. you look beautiful. >> thank you. >> and i love you have the belt on to accentuate the fact that you have a great waistline. >> thank you so much. >> you were around 277, i worked 76 pounds. you were close to being in the 100s when you left the show. where are you now? >> i'm at 176. >> you look amazing. that last show when you fell off

the show, your face looked like you were in shock because here you had worked out so hard and then the scale said you had only lost one pound. were you like come on? >> i know, i was in shock. i was at a loss for words, which doesn't happen often. but, yeah, i was shocked. i was hoping to get into the 100s and i knew that was going to be the week. when i lost only a pound, i was kind of bummed and i was concerned that i would probably get voted off. >> now you're back home, back to work and for everybody that's really a tough spot. how are you doing now that you're back? >> well, it's tough. it's not easy. i work full time, i'm a fifth grade teacher. and i go to boot camps in the morning and then work all day and then go to the gym and work with my trainer and then off to the tennis courts with my tennis trainer so it's a long day. there are mornings when i want to cry when the alarm goes off at 4:30 but it's all worth it. >> enjoy the club. >> you are so dedicated and it's paying off. i know those kids are just so supportive. >> they are, they're thrilled.

they can't wait to talk on wednesday morning after the show. >> the proof is right there, you look fantastic. congratulations. "the biggest loser" airs tonight at 8:00, 7:00 central on nbc. coming up next, healthy meals for this holiday season right after this.

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this morning on "today's health" avoiding fat traps. as the holiday season gears into overdrive, it's easy for your health to take a back seat but there are healthy food choices so you don't ruin your diet. carrie glassman is a contributor to women's health magazine.

good morning to you. >> good morning. >> you are here to tell us just because we're traveling and in the holiday season we don't need to give up our diet. >> people treat traveling like they do a holiday diet. they throw in the towel and the truth is even gas stations these days have hard boiled eggs. >> which is a better option. let's get to it. we'll start with breakfast. you say watch out for the yogurt and granola which looks like a healthy option. >> the granola, those fiber muffins often are loaded with sugar and calories. they're not going to keep us satisfied. go for that protein breakfast. numerous studies have shown that protein at breakfast will help reduce our cravings later in the day and keep us more satisfied. >> so a ham and egg sandwich. >> that egg and you want to get the yolk, which has a little fat which will help us stay fuller longer and contains nutrients, vitamins and minerals which is important for brain health. the ham is less calories than the sausage or the bacon, but make sure you have it on the

toast or the english muffin. you don't want to have it on the bagel or the croissant because that will add tons of calories. >> you say a breakfast burrito can be a good option. >> if it's the size of your iphone it could be a great option because it has protein and carbohydrates and can even have vegetables in there. top it off with some hot sauce. the hot sauce will have red peppers and may help you burn some calories. but if it's loaded or cheesy, that's just a whole lot of calories. >> and on that note, smoothies. they're good for you unless they're made of ice cream. >> of course. and smoothies can be loaded in calories. however, liquid calories from smoothies do help satisfy hunger, unlike liquid calories from other beverages. the key, though shall is to order a small one and make sure it's not a beverage with your meal and make sure it's mostly

yogurt, and a little added fruit, no syrups or added sugars. >> let's do lunch and you say avoid the premade salad. >> if you see a premade salad with a little bacon and cheese it will probably be the same calories as a bacon cheeseburger. go for something like a black bean soup. there's fine e fiber and protei also loaded with antioxidants. if you're traveling, about to get on the plane, you want to keep your immune system up. >> vegetarian wrap also a good option, but not with cheese. >> get rid of the cheese. 82% of the airports have a vegetarian option. vegetables are loaded with fiber and water. water critical for staying hydrated. when you're dehydrated on the plane, you've at risk for colds. >> i know you like sushi rolls. >> it's a clean option if you don't go for the crispy sushi and add avocado in there for the healthy fat and the fiber. it also has b-6 which helps

produce serotonin to keep you calm on the plane. >> kip the protein bar, low fat yogurt. >> portion control and banana, tried and true. also has magnesium which is important so we don't get too tired. >> and nuts. everyone loves nuts but they're very high in fat. >> in portion control, though, they're very satisfying. a little bit of nuts can help save us calories later on. pack your snacks like you do your toilet res. you've got to remember to pack them. >> and unsalted? >> if that keeps you away from the candy bar, you don't want to eat the candy bar, save the calories for grandma's pie. >> makes sense. thanks so much. coming up next, country singer mindy mccready walks free from an arkansas courtroom after allegedly kidnapping her son. we'll have the latest right after this. [ female announcer ] you call that bread?

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36-year-old country singer mindy mccready is free this morning after allegedly taking off with her 5-year-old son, which sparked a nationwide manhunt. kerry sanders joins us from north ft. myers, florida, with more. kerry, good morning. >> reporter: well, good morning. mindy's son had lived here at his grand mother's house, his legal guardian, since he was a baby. this morning sources close to the investigation tell nbc news that he is in foster care in arkansas. u.s. marshals found mindy and her son, 5-year-old zander, hiding in a closet. but this morning, mindy is free and has not been charged with kidnapping. like the country song she sings, mindy mccready's story of heart ache has taken a happy turn. >> i can't talk about it, but i tell you all i'm a happy girl. >> reporter: mindy, who says she's seven months pregnant with

twins, did little to explain why she's smiling, but she praised the arkansas judge whose court was closed to the public and who issued a gag order preventing any explanations of why she was set free. >> i love judge harrod, i'll tell you that. >> reporter: u.s. marshals found mindy and her son zander hiding in the closet of an arkansas cabin on friday night. she had been on the lam after allegedly kidnapping her son from her grandfather's home in florida. for now mindy will not face any kidnapping charges, which has mindy's mother thankful but confused. >> i'm going to love you no matter what. i'm your mom and there's nothing you can ever do to keep me from loving you. >> reporter: but in a sworn affidavit obtained by nbc news, mindy mother's caring words are questioned by none other than her mother, joan stancel. mindy's grandmother alleges she holds cultish beliefs as treasures of the snow religion and that zander would be hit

with a wooden spoon for punishment, to the point she claims i was so worried he would break his bones. guardians gayle and michael inge tell nbc news they are both ministers but have gone into no greater detail. they deny all allegations of abuse and say state social work visited their home regularly and found no reason to remove zander. mindy, whose singing career has been on the skids, was featured on the tv program "celebrity rehab 3" for everyone to see as she battled her demons. a pill addiction and several attempts to commit suicide. mindy lost control of her son when he was only a baby. and now experts say this custody fight is especially hard on a 5-year-old. >> that is a trauma that is going to take a very, very long time, if ever, for him to work through. i can tell you now that he's going to need a lot of long-term therapy. >> reporter: it is unclear if

5-year-old zander will be returned to the home here that he has always known. meantime, the federal authorities here, the fbi and the u.s. marshals service say while there could be federal charges, for the moment they're deferring to the states, that's arkansas and here in florida, and letting the officials there handle this situation. >> all right, kerry, thank you very much. up next, spicing up your holiday cookies with some mexican flavor. but first, this is "today" on nbc.

"today's holiday kitchen" is brought to you by hershey's kisses, delightfully delicious, one-of-a-kind kisses. and this morning in "today's holiday kitchen" cooking with a little latin spice. pati jinich is here with a

mexican tradition. >> good to be here. >> these are cookies with a little more flavor than folks are used to. >> they are. these are mexican traditional cookies. they are called piggies. >> piggies? all right. now, we're starting off, this is called a piloncito? >> yes. it's also called panela but you can substitute it for dark brown sugar. it's the main flavoring. >> it's a cone of sugar. >> you grate it or chop it and put it in the saucepan. >> i like an enchanting cookie. >> you're going to see. but you only need a sauce pan and a mixing bowl. we have the -- it's melted and a bite of cinnamon. you can help me add the butter. >> this is a decent amount of butter in here. >> of course. >> of course. >> and you're going to see after

we mix these, so you only need the saucepan. you're going to mix these, it's going to melt and then we pour it onto the dry ingredients. >> what's this here? >> this is honey. it's two kinds of sweet. you have the charming sweetness with the raw, unprocessed cane sugar and the honey and it goes with flour, baking powder, baking soda, a little bit of salt and then -- perfect. and then -- >> egg? >> and two eggs. and we're going to end up -- >> it's kind of a gooey dough, isn't it? >> it is the gooeyest, messiest, stickiest dough. >> wow, that's fantastic. >> but that is what you want. >> how do you work with it? >> i have a hard time when i make it at home, i have a hard time keeping my kids out of the mixing bowl and eating the dough. >> that must get messy. >> it's lovely. >> so do you refrigerate it? >> you refrigerator it.

so see, gooey. it would be perfect for ice cream. and then after you refrigerate it for just like a half hour to an hour, it's perfectly rollable and -- >> why pigs? >> because these are pigs in mexico. you know, it's pigs, abundance at the table. so we have the little piggy, the large piggy. >> and you put them on the baking sheet? >> and then you put them on the baking sheet and you brush them with the eggs. >> a little egg wash? >> a little egg wash. >> how long do you bake them for? >> in 375, anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes, just until they're fluffy and puffy. >> fluffy and puffy. sounds like my lawyers. let's come back here. now what are we take making back here? >> that cookie is fluffy and puffy like bread-like. this one is crisp.

so these are anise seed ropes. so it's very easy to make also in a mixing bowl or food processor. you make little balls like these. once you have a ball, you make little ropes just like these and then you stick the end -- you give them a little twist. it smells like christmas. >> it does. and they come here and end up looking like this? >> exactly. >> and you've got these scribble cookies? >> these are really fun to do with the kids. you can scribble anything you want on them. there's one that we made -- >> can we try them? >> of course. >> they're show cookie. show they're good. >> one for dough, and two for show. >> that's fantastic. pati, thank you so much in blinging a little christmas to our home. very nice. what have we got coming up? >> i'll tell you. >> this happened yesterday. >> one of our own is with the

rockettes and then the ten secrets of happy women. i think this may be one of them. >> yes. >> first your local news and weather. >> nicely done. >> have a great day, everybody.