back with more of "today" on this monday morning, the 9th of april, 2012. a beautiful day. it's a spring morning, 53 degrees. pretty nice. we're a little chilly, there's kind of a wind going on, but it's been a lot colder outside on the plaza so we're not going to complain. meantime i'm ann curry alongside david gregory and tamron hall. matt's g the morning off. and al is on assignment. he's in washington, d.c. >> having a good time. >> we're kind of jealous of you with the harlem globe trotters. >> it's really exciting. this is, of course, the 134th annual easter egg roll here at the white house. it's not just the easter egg roll. it's about people getting up, let's move, let's play, let's

go, the white house and first ladies initiative. i'm going to be talking with marcus samuelson and the white house chef in just a little bit about healthy eating and how it can be fun eating as well. there's a lot going on here besides rolling easter eggs, guys. >> all right. thanks so much, al. >> can i point out, covering the white house for years there's so many mornings when you'd have rain for this easter egg roll. looks like a gorgeous day. >> beautiful weather. >> we've got a very serious topic we're going to be addressing coming up in this half hour and that's about the shootings in tulsa, oklahoma. the police and fbi are on the scene, they're investigating these shootings, as a possible hate crime. those -- those two people you just saw are the suspects who've been taken into custody. the victims were african-american. we're going to get to the bottom of that as much as we can coming up this morning. >> they're going to be in court later this morning. also ahead, ways to save you money. we've got a bunch of tips on that. everyday items you need like toilet paper, shampoo, soap, is it cheaper to get them online, the big box stores or the

nearest drug store? we're going to tell you where and how to shop. plus, an important health news this morning as well and some advice about your eyes. as i have to keep looking down. they're itchy, puffy, or you have to, you know, put the paper farther away. what to do about the small complaints and when to see a doctor. >> good. >> a little bit later if you're a stay at home mom and you'd like to make some extra cash there are plenty of options out there but you need to beware there are also plenty of schemes out there that could end up costing you more in the end. you know, sometimes if it's too good to be true it usually is. we'll take a look at it. there are some things out there for sure. >> david you were commenting earlier on my shoes. don't you think tamron has made -- >> i do. >> my >> i didn't know they were making alligator skin as much as they are. >> we are both '80s hip-hop fans. i love this. >> i better cut this off. let's go inside and get a check

of the top stories from natalie. save us. >> okay, i will. thanks, ann. good morning once again, everyone. two roommates appear in court today on multiple murder charges in last week's shooting rampage outside tulsa, oklahoma, that left three people dead and two others wounded. all of the victims were black. police are investigating whether the shootings were racially motivated. after one suspect posted online that he was angry about his father's killing by a black man two years ago. tributes are pouring in for mike wallace who passed away saturday in connecticut at the age of 93. former first lady nancy reagan called wallace a dear friend and fox news chief roger ailes said wallace served the audience and never took a cheap shot. 60 minutes plans a full tribute to wallace next sunday. jury selection begins today at the chicago trial of the man acased of murdering the family of singer and oscar winning actress jennifer hudson. hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were killed in 2008. the star is expected to be in court once testimony begins and could be called as a witness.

a new study finds women who are obese during pregnancy are 67% more likely to have an autistic child. and double their risks of having children with other developmental delays. experts say more research needs to be done, but it could be one of several contributing factors to autism. the thriller "hunger games" ate up much of the competition at the weekend box office once again, taking in an estimated $33.5 million. keeping it at the top now for a third week. "american reunion" was second followed by the release of "titanic" in 3-d in third. let's go back to al roker once again at the white house. >> hey, thanks so much, natalie. we are at the let's play with your food area here at the white house lawn. joining me is executive pastry chef bill yostis, executive chef chris cullerford and marcus samuelson of red rooster on hand. everybody here. >> everybody helping out.

>> how important is it to know about healthy eating? >> oh, this is so important. and i can't thank the team here enough. because, bringing the garden here, really talking about healthy food, it helps the whole country. >> and, chris, when you're talking about this, it's a little changes that make a big difference. >> little changes do make a lot of difference. just really substituting little things here and there. but, seasonality is the key. whatever is available, that's what you should do. >> and then also, bill, being the pastry chef, you're the fun part of this. but, even with that, dessert can be fun and healthy. >> absolutely. and a healthy lifestyle can include some desserts, maybe less often and smaller portions. but good ingredients like the fruits we get from the garden and honey that we have here on the lawn is a good way to go. >> marcus what are you making? >> shrimp tacos. because it's the perfect dish in the sense that you can control the vegetable you put in. so you can have shrimp but you can also put lots of vegetable

in. putting fresh tomatoes, corn in and also lettuce. and it's something the whole family can enjoy. >> marcus, chris and bill. thank you so much. >> good morning. it will be a breezy and mild day today. temperatures will make it into the mid to upper 60's. it will cool off on tu >> and that's your latest weather. natalie? >> thank you al. this morning on "today's consumer" saving money on personal care items. we've all walked into a drugstore for everyday necessities and walked out with a tiny bag and a giant bill. shop smart magazine sent out

secret shoppers to find the best deals. lisa is the editor and she's here with the results. secret shoppers scouting for personal care products and the prices. what did they find? they went to all kinds of stores. >> we had them look at everything from shampoo to deodorant to mouthwash and they checked all kinds of stores, walmart and target, drugstores, supermarkets, we even had them check online at drugstore.com, amazon.com and harmondiscount.com. >> and what did they find when it came to best pricing overall? >> you could easily save 25% to 50% or more depending on where you shop. the store with the best prices was walmart. by a long shot. >> hmm. >> target and harmondiscount.com actually did pretty well, as well. they were the runners up. the drugstores were the most expensive. >> oh, interesting. and when it comes to convenience, and i think a lot of people are shopping for these things on the fly, so they're maybe not planning where they're going to go, are there other ways that you can save, as well? >> well, actually, the supermarkets are not a terrible place. they don't have the highest

prices, they don't have the lowest prices, so if you're kind of in a rush -- >> might as well buy your deodorant at the same time. >> if you're dropping in at the convenience store or the drugstore, if you have your loyalty card, you get a good sale, you bring your coupons, you combine all those things, you can actually get a really good deal at a drugstore, if you shop smart. so you just have to be prepared. >> so loyalty cards are key. >> yes. >> you're going to save money using that. you also say to stock up during sales. now how is this helping you save money if you're buying a lot of product at the same time? >> well, you know, a lot of the times people wait until they're out of their toothpaste or wait until they're out of their hair dye and pick it up when they need it. that's the worst time to buy it. when it goes on sale, stock up. and if you're not brand loyal, and you see an amazing deal, that's another great way to save. and these things, they last a year or two years or more. >> right. >> so it's a great thing to stock up on. >> hopefully have a lot of room at home that you can store everything away. because that can be a problem. that is the key. next thing you say coupons, you say max out coupons not just the

store coupons, as well, but go online, as well. >> websites like coupons.com, go to manufacturer websites of things that you buy frequently. and then combine all those coupons. that's called stacking. and if you can use multiple coupons on an item you can get it practically for free. >> i've seen people walk out of drugstores paying nothing. >> drugstores, supermarkets. >> you also say try store brands. if you're not brand loyal. >> we've been testing store brands versus big brands for years and years. and with toiletries we found they can be just as good or better than the big brands. we tested sunscreens, and we found that cvs, walgreens and target store brands were just as good as the big brands and walmart's equate brand, which is their star brand's body lotion was one of the best body lotions we tested. >> that's great to know. you also say price match. how does that work? >> target and walmart actually will price match. which means if you see a lower advertised price somewhere, a really great price, bring the advertised price with you to the register and they'll match the

price. >> you just have to do your research always. >> come prepared. >> and any other last-minute tips? >> buy larger sizes if you can. >> in bulk? >> we did find in bulk, if you belong to costco or a place like that, that's a great way to save. but also we checked a bunch of items in larger sides and we found the average savings was 29%. but you do have to check unit prices because that's not always the case. >> that's like going to costco or going to sam's club. >> or even just at the supermarket or drugstore, larger-sized items, check the unit prices because you really can save by buying larger sizes. >> always great to have you, lisa. you always save us some money and save us some work, too, so thanks so much. coming up next, the eyes have it. what you need to do to take care of your peepers. plus later, the stars of the new reality show, they're grown men, and still living with mom? what's that about? but first these messages. ♪ here you go.

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lead to problems. dr. roshini raj is a "today" contributor. >> good morning, tamron. >> a lot of people talk about their eyes this time of the year. mostly allergies but there are a longer list of other issues. >> they are. our eyes are so important but we really take them for granted. we didn't notice them until something goes wrong. we came up with a big roundup of the most common problems. >> one of the most common, itchy eyes. i mention allergies because i suffer from them severely. >> particularly this year has been a bad allergy season and we often see it in the eyes. so this itchy, watery eyes can be a sign of histamine release. that's the chemical that's at play during allergy season and what can you do about it? you can try over-the-counter antihistamine drops for your eyes. you can try steroid drops. but the other key is to avoid the trigger. when you're in your house, keep your windows closed. when you're in the car, keep the car windows up and closed and you want to wash your hair when you come in from a day outside. because otherwise you're

sleeping with that pollen in your hair, which will then get, you know, eye exposure as well. >> all right, burning eyes. you say this could be dry eye syndrome. what is that? >> well, many people suffer from dry eyes. meaning they don't produce enough tears to keep their eyes well lube rickated. that can lead to a burning sensation, gritty feeling in your eye. this can happen if you're in a surrounding with a lot of air conditioning, too much heat. if you're a contact lens wearer. if you smoke for example. if you're staring at the computer screen too long without blinking all this could lead to dry eyes. >> what do you do? >> well, the main solution number one is artificial tears. you can buy over-the-counter tears and they can either be the very thin ones or a thick more gel-like substance. talk to your doctor about prescription strength if you need it. and try to keep the air around you humid, a humidifier. if you're at work you want to take a break from staring at the screen every ten minutes. bat your eyelashes. it's not flirting with anyone. lubricating your eyes. >> pink and puffy eyes. >> is a sign of inflammation of

your eyelid. and it can be caused by oil or some dirt getting clogged in the oil ducts right around where the eyelashes come out. sometimes wearing too much makeup or not taking eye makeup off at night can lead to this. this will go away on its own if you find some warm compresses two or three times a day, keeping the area clean. avoiding the inside of the eye eyeliner is usually a good idea. but hygiene is the key here. >> and people seeing spots. what would cause that? and is that something serious? >> well, it can be. but often it's not. we call them floaters, those little spots that kind of float in and out of your vision. occasionally this is normal. basically the gel-like substance of our eyes, call your vitreous humor as it tends to shink you can get slumping of cells. they cast a shadow on your retina, this is what you're seeing. however if you get frequent floaters or it's associated with any flashing lights or loss of vision that could be a sign of retinal tear or detachment that needs to be treated immediately. you need to take it seriously if it happens often or with any of those symptoms. >> a lot of people can identify

with having trouble suddenly being able to read the menu at a restaurant or reading the teleprompter. >> it is pretty much a normal part of the aging process. as we age our lens becomes less flexible, it's harder to focus on those things. so if you can get glasses, of course, talk to your optometrist. but you can also, there's a great app out there called maglight which uses your smart phone as a magnifying glass, you can use the technology to help you. but this is one of those things that does happen to most of us. >> you want to draw attention to yourself with your mag in light that's okay because then you can see the menu. >> exactly. >> thank you dr. raj. great pleasure. coming up easy ways to bring in extra cash for stay at home moms. but first these messages. the capital one cash rewards card gives you a 50% annual bonus. and who doesn't want 50% more cash? ugh, the baby. huh! and th the baby bear said, "i want 50% more cash in my bed!" phhht! 50% more cash is good ri... what's that.

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gene has fought for our country in multiple military tours overseas serving in both desert storm and desert shield. >> now he's helping to keep the peace stateside as a bounty hunter in new orleans in the new spike tv reality series big easy justice. good morning. >> good morning. >> that's your official name? >> yes, ma'am. >> how tell me, i mean as i understand you are when it comes to bounty hunters the real deal. this is not a 1kriscripted show. this is complete reality? >> yes, ma'am. >> how do you catch the crime ma'ams? like how are you getting out there and doing it? >> basically just relying on what we rely on as police officers, military, and seeing the streets. we do what we got to do and we take them down day by day. >> day by day and you know your job, i don't even know if we can call it a job because it is crazy to see the people that you have to confront. you even had your head bashed in when someone tried to use a child as a human shield. >> he's doing 40 years in prison now. he used his own son and he knew

who i was, and put his son in front of me and said basically, i know you're not going to shoot me. and i took his son from him and he hit me in the head. >> you've been at war and you've been at war on the streets. which one is scarier? >> neither. >> neither? >> why? >> are you born with this toughness? >> yeah, pretty much, my mom and dad are both policemen. they were police officers. so it's in my blood. >> you've been shot at numerous times as well. are you ever afraid about what you'll -- you'll face next? >> no. honestly. i mean, just take it day by day, really. >> yeah but you told us that you were more afraid of being on live tv, you were faced off with 49 guns. so take that tough, guy. bring it. >> it's the tamron hall effect. >> right. >> this is what you call natural. i have all-natural. >> but you were more afraid to do live tv. >> yes. >> how is that possible? >> i don't know. >> he doesn't know. >> you lived through it. >> you did a great job. thank you. >> by the way, we should mention that the -- your show is also

part of al roker's entertainment company, al roker productions. so it's great. got a good boss there. >> big easy justice premieres tomorrow. be sure to check it out. >> that's right. and coming up next, recipes for busy families. weeknight meals in just 30 minutes. that's after your local news. [ female announcer ] ready for a taste of what's hot?

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>> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> today will be a nice day. clouds will thicken up as we head into the afternoon. 30% chance for rain shower. most of you will not see rain. breezy and mild otherwise. over the next few days, it will cool off. we shoul

socks. >> underpants. >> you do not give underpants. >> what? >> but who's going to -- >> i know, as opposed to just like peeling them off. >> do you recognize that voice? well you recognize this man, funny man ricky gervais. that was the animated version you just saw. he's not only the mind behind "the office" but has taken over award shows and hbo, too, and wednesday on "today" he is taking over studio 1a. batten down the hatches, watch out folks. it's going to be a lot of fun. >> absolutely. keep the censor button nearby. the stars of the new reality shows "momma's boys of the bronx" all about guys all in their 30s, still living at home and it's not always the moms who want them to stay.

fascinating. >> i cannot wait to talk to these guys. we'll see what they have to say. get the secret of dating with your momma in the house. plus if you are looking to make some extra cash as a stay at home mom we've got some smart options to make money, and some warnings on how to avoid some get rich quick schemes that are out there. >> there are a lot of get rich quick schemes. plus the folks at real simple put together a collection of recipes that are perfect for a family on the go. still want a nice, home-cooked meal at the end of the day. all sounds good. first let's go back to the white house, check in with al again on the weather, and also the easter egg roll. hey, al. >> hey, the weather is perfect, and we've got the ballou imaginistic knights from washington, d.c. under the direction of mr. durle watson. hit it. >> one, two, three. ♪ >> yeah, that's what i'm talking about. man. it's like a show band. let's show you what's going on.

as far as your week ahead is concerned. we're looking at cooler weather out west. look for showers along the mississippi river valley. as we move to the midweek period, warmer weather starts to make its way into the east coast. it's going to be a little on the cool side out west. look for more rain in the mississippi river valley. and then as we get towards the latter part of the week, whoo, it's going to be cool out west, with mountain snow, and a lot of rain, and warmer weather in the east. as you listen to the imaginistic knights marching band. >> good morning. a mixture of sun and clouds. there is 830% chance we could see some rain showers later this morning or this

>> and that does it for us here from the white house lawn. what a fantastic day for the 134th easter egg roll. tamron, natalie, i'll bring you some eggs back. >> bring us some of those dancers. >> all right, sounds great. al, thanks so much. we could share that as well. meanwhile dolvett quince is the mind and trainer from "the biggest loser." >> he's here to tell us about the week ahead. good morning, good to see you. >> good morning. >> what happened? >> yes! >> you guys -- >> you say it in unison. >> we're worried about you. you're hopping along. >> i was on a trampoline, and the trampoline won. >> oh, my goodness. >> i was working out on a trmp lynn. >> how long can your recovery going to take? >> i probably have about six more weeks before i'm back. >> so the contestants are happy

because you can't be at your top with only one leg. >> listen one leg doesn't stop. >> well we should talk about the great things that are going on on the show and you guys recently spent some time at the white house with the contestants and with michelle obama. what was that like? >> for me that was an amazing, amazing time. to be at the white house was a dream come true. then to be at the white house and getting a tour of the white house by the first lady was amazing. then having the opportunity to say, i trained the first lady. >> has that like? she's so physical. i mean we've seen her jump rope, play football, there's nothing -- >> did the secret service let you -- >> the real deal here? >> i was tough with her. tough enough, you know. >> yeah -- >> the running. >> yeah, yeah, yeah, it was great. >> what was it like for those contestants? were they inspired? i know we're going to see a lot more of it on the show. >> they were so inspired. she took so much time and was with each and every individual,

every family member and just, you know, just the great hostess that she is. and i'll never forget that moment for the rest of my life. >> we know she's a huge fan of the show. and of course this fits in so nicely with her initiative there at the white house and fitness initiative. so you know, what do you think the contestants take away from this, as well. >> you know i think they take a lot from it. it's one thing for them to be on the ranch with myself and bob and to do that experience. then when you have the first lady of the united states saying, you know what, everybody, be healthy. they feel like walking, talking billboards. you know. so you have all that empowering and all that backing from myself, and the first lady, for christ's sake. you know, it definitely sends a message and it resonates. >> well you're great. we love you. take care of that. >> okay. >> thank you, by the way "the biggest loser" airs tomorrow night at 8:00, 7:00 central right here on nbc. >> and up next the stars of the

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boys of the bronx." it's about five grown men in their 30s still living at home, with no plans to leave till the right girl comes along, whether their mothers like it or not. >> i'm not leaving this house. there's no need for me to leave this house. seriously, i'm not going anywhere. >> oh, mamma mia. [ speaking italian ] >> that was get out in italian. let's meet a couple of the momma's boys. frankie and anthony. and their mothers, gina and patty. good to see you all. >> nice to meet you. >> oh, my goodness. i've got so many questions. frankly first let me start with you. why are you still at home? >> why am i still at home? i don't have a girlfriend. >> okay. >> i stay home with my mother, my family that i love very much. why go anywhere else? >> right, why go anywhere else? >> momma? >> i love to have him home. it's not a problem. that's how we're culture it is.

they move out when they get married. >> so for a lot of people that's interesting. it's a part of your culture? >> yes, yes. >> which is to allow him to stay and kind of stick it out until he finds the right woman? >> yes. we no kick our children out. >> yeah, i'm not going to just settle down to anybody, you know. >> how old are you frankie? >> i'm 38 years old. >> anthony? >> 35. >> and you're still home with mom patty. what is that like especially, you want mrs. right but how do you date, you know, in this time where a woman might judge you for still living at home? >> where we're from. we're from one of the largest italian communities in the country. for us it's normal. i'm not dating somebody out of the state who doesn't really get it. in the italian culture it's pretty normal to kind of date somebody who lives home with their parents, and so they want to settle down and move out. >> patty how are you helping with his independence? i imagine it's great to have you there doing and helping with so much. >> well, he's basically independent. i mean, you know, i get his stuff ready, but i mean --

>> what do you mean basically? >> basically. i mean, you know, he is independent. he goes out to work. you know, he does what he has to do. >> does he pay rent? >> yeah. >> he does pay rent. >> i have three boys. they all chip in. and you know, i try to stay out of his business as much as possible. >> oh. you try? >> i try. because he is a grown man, after all. >> so when do you get in his business? >> every day. every day. all day. >> he says that. to him asking a question on, where are you going -- that's interfering in his life. >> frankie could you and anthony survive without your mama's there to help with so much? >> i mean like, can we survive? >> that's a no. >> listen, i've done it before. i've left, but i came back home. >> you came back home? >> listen, now the situation is a little different. she's a single mom raised three boys, struggled her whole life. we all pitch in and make sure she's comfortable and she don't

have to struggle no more. >> there's so many reality shows that focus on italians. you brought up the culture, gina. how does this set apart from the other shows, anthony? >> listen what you're going to be able to see on "mama's boys of the bronx" you're going to be able to see what it's like for real italians that come from the bronx, it's about family, love, tradition, values. basically everything, good food, good times, laughs. that's one thing about italians, not to any other race saying that they don't have that but everybody can relate. >> a celebration of your culture. >> that's what is great, you can relate. >> they love to come home and warm feeling, you know, of the food, is very important, and it's a family. >> it's a family. when you're ready to be mama's girls of the bronx, i'll move in. >> okay. >> thank you. "mama's boys of the bronx" debuts tonight, 10:00 on tlc. next ideas for bringing home some bacon and still be a stay at home mom.

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"today" is brought to you by tide pods. hop in, stand out. >> this morning on "today's" moms, jobs for state at home moms, with our changing economy, more women are looking for ways to make extra money while staying at home. good morning. >> good morning. >> i like the statistic, the bureau of labor statistics, 40% of the country's workforce are going to be self-employed by the end of the decade. that has to be good news for state at home moms. >> great news. there's a lot of advantages to being a full-time care taerk at home and working. a lot of moms i interviewed said

not only does this provide financial independence for the family to save more and pay down debt but for the moms it's a little bit of an activitactivit. it's going to do outside of being a mom. and then of course having that financial independence -- >> so important. >> many families learn the hard way how vulnerable you can be when you have one income. >> that's right. that said there are a lot of stay at lomb work scams that you have to watch out for. what are some red flags? >> one of the biggest scams is companies asking you to pay a fee before they can show you the job or asking you for your credit card information or any sort of sensitive financial information. those are huge, big red flags. you want to do a thorough background search just like a country would get your history, look online, see if there are any complaint sites, like gla glassdoor.com have anonymous reviews by employees, current and previous, and go to the bbb, that's the better business bureau, bbb.org to see if there are any recorded complaints. >> great. let's get to some legitimate

jobs out there. you said some great things, good ideas for mom perhaps if you're good at scheduling or organizing. you can start your own service as a personal assistant. >> yeah. you can do this either virtually or physically. there's one big site out there called taskrabbit.com, where task rabbits are anywhere from $40 to $50 a day essentially running tasks for everyday people who are too busy to do their own tasks. whether it's picking up groceries for someone else or dry cleaning or doing some data entry online or research online, there is a bit of a qualification process, you have to go through some exams, but usually it takes about a week and 70% of applicants get qualified. >> okay. next you say try online tutoring. now this is for those who have a specialty or educated in something. >> right. you need at least a college degree in some cases. tutor.com is a popular website for a lot of moms and dads going on there to find extra work. there again, is a bit of a qualification process. you don't need a teaching license but you do need about a college degree. there's a couple of exams you

have to take, a background check. but you can earn from $10 to $14 an hour and math and science tutors earn the most. >> that's great. now if you have some extra space in your backyard, pet sitting or boarding. >> i love this. because also it's a way to involve your kids especially. i interviewed a mom in phoenix who's doing this and she's got teenage sons. it's a way for them to earn some money, too. the money that she earns from pet boarding she gives a little bit to her sons who also walk the dogs, feed the dogs. she uses a site called sleepoverrover.com which is a local phoenix site that connects pet borders and owners. check the local vet's office or the local pet store to set up ads. >> some great ideas all around. i know you have a lot more ideas so farnage torabi. >> you're welcome. >> coming up next, easy home cooking recipes that you can whip up in 30 minutes.

this morning on "today's kitchen," what's on the menu? slow cooker chipotle beef tacos with cabbage radish slaw. >> sounds delicious. the recipe is from the new book "real simple easy, delicious home cooking." ally is the real simple food director. this cookbook is arranged in seasons but also focuses on weeknight meals. >> it focuses on weeknight meals. we're always thinking about how do people really cook? what are the problems they have getting dinner on the table and how can we help them? the slow cooker, as you know, has really been coming back. >> yeah. >> and for a really good reason. it's incredibly easy to cook dinner. >> you get started on our beef tacos. >> and this takes five minutes in the morning before you go to work. you don't have to cook anything. you just dump. you dump and chook. >> it's just chopped. >> exactly. this is beef chuck and you just cut it into pieces. >> there's no key to the kind of meat you use in this? >> my philosophy with slow cooking is the fattier the better.

but fatty also means cheaper, so beef chuck is really cheap, inexpensive cut of meat. so that's some beef in there. and we have some onions and garlic and bay leafs. >> okay. >> and this isn't too bad to put together in the morning. >> no. >> this is a nice size, you could feet the entire family. >> yes. >> this is a giant professional slow cooker. >> exactly. >> and then this is what gives the flavor. this is chipotle chilies which you buy in a can. they're smoky. they give a lot of heat and color and smokiness to this. >> salt? >> and oregano. >> perfect. >> no other base to it, no other liquid? >> the slow cooker is magical. liquid just appears. >> it's the fatty beef. >> yes. it really isn't liquid. but, yes. >> but it's good fat. >> exactly. >> so you cook that for four hours on high or eight hours on low. >> you work all day and you come home and it smells amazing. >> exactly. and you strain the liquid. and then you just shred up the pieces of beef. >> that's the key, so tender. >> it's so tender.

>> exactly. >> makes it so easy to break apart. >> exactly. and then you mix it with some of the cooking liquid and make this amazing flesh slaw. this is really a one-pot meal. all your vegetables here. you have some shredded cabbage, radishes, fresh cilantro. and some fresh lime juice. gives it a lot of tang and that's pretty much it. so you spend five minutes in the morning. five minutes at night, and your dinner is ready to go. >> awesome. >> now you put it all -- >> oh, not in there? >> that's okay. >> that's not the recipe! >> natalie, it's not one bowl! >> oh -- >> oh, that was nice -- nice. >> i thought we put it all in one bowl. >> that's okay. here. >> oh, my gosh. >> she's the one who can cook. >> all right. here we go. >> i warmed up the turkey. >> it's all going the same place, right? >> you put a stack of these in the oven. >> i'll hold it for you. >> i won't mess up anymore.

>> some beef. >> can we still use this? >> yes, we can still use it. >> that's going to make some kind of highlight reel. >> and the sour cream. >> too bad savannah went here. she would have loved to dig at me. >> a little sour cream and there, delicious. would you like some? >> i'm not a fan of hot sauce. >> i'll do hot sauce. i'll dig in. i'll make mine here. >> this is a really, easy. it's three ingredients, whipped cream, dolce delecce sauce. >> thank you so much. >> they're talking about dessert. ali, thank you. coming up, hoda and kathie leigh. we believe keeping kids healthy can start with healthy hands.

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