A HEALTHIER THANKSGIVING, WINES TO SERVE, WAYS TO COOK TURKEY 12 Days of Christmas Specials from Our Office to You!! Save 20% When You and a Friend Both Have Surgery, See Below Two Easy Recipes Pumpkin Soup Appetizer, Cassoulet for Turkey Leftovers Skin Care Special: Smart TCA Peel Package Saves $100
ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME…
On Monday, December 1st, we will begin our annual 12 Days of Christmas! For MOST of these specials, YOU CAN CALL OR EMAIL, WITH NO NEED TO COME IN. Some, however, require a consultation first, so please plan accordingly.
Because each special is VALID ONLY ON ITS ASSIGNED DAY, we will email a friendly reminder the day before. (See below for a preview!)
Mused after watching Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, put hard-boiled eggs in her gravy. This is something I’ve never heard or read. The history is that using yolks thickens the gravy. The hard-boiled egg is also designed to add more protein to the meal.
The 12 Days of Christmas
(Our Annual Specials to Celebrate the Beginning of the Holiday Season)
Day 1, Monday, December 1st:
RF (radio frequency) microneedling to tighten loose skin. Packages of three treatments in one area save $400, now just $1850, two areas save $500, now just $2800, and three areas save $600, now just $3650. Common areas include the face, neck, chest, or hands.
Day 2, Tuesday, December 2:
15% OFF ALL SkinCeuticals Products!
Day 3, Wednesday, December 3:
Double Stamp Day. Any skincare product or skincare facial peel service purchased today gets double the McKenna Rewards stamps. Twenty stamps give you a $50 savings.
Day 4, Thursday, December 4:
Package of three micropeels for $330, normally $360. Package of six micropeels for $600, normally $660. (Limit one per patient.)
Day 5, Friday, December 5:
Maureen Signature Spa. 20% off enhanced 90-minute skin care treatment includes dermaplaning, glycolic or micropeel, brightening vitamin C mask, aromatherapy with steam, manual extractions, massage of face, neck, shoulders, decollate, and hands. Normally, $175 today $140.
Day 6, Monday, December 8:
Botox/Filler Day! Botox $195/15 units ($13/unit) and Fillers 10% off (Juvederm Ultra, Vollure, Voluma, and Volux). Wrinkle, lip, jawline, and cheek enhancement. Please note: Patients must receive the injection(s) on this day. Botox/filler cannot be purchased for later use.
Day 7, Tuesday, December 9:
Latisse for Eyelash thickening, lengthening and enhancing! 3ml $110 (nl. $119), 5 ml $145 (nl. $179). Lasts months.
Day 8, Wednesday, December 10:
Botox/Filler Day! Botox $195/15 units ($13/unit) and Fillers 10% off (Juvederm Ultra, Vollure, Voluma, and Volux). Wrinkle, lip, jawline, and cheek enhancement. Please note: Patients must receive the injection(s) on this day. Botox/filler cannot be purchased for later use.
Day 9, Thursday, December 11:
Dermapen microneedling packages for pigmentation and loose skin on the face, neck, or chest, 20% off. Starting at 3 for $900, plus a 20% discount, AND the 4th treatment is free!
Day 10, Friday, December 12:
CoolSculpting Elite. Freezing fat cells to improve your figure, with treatments until achievable results are obtained. Packaged for multiple treatments. This day only, save $300-$1,000. Cooltone stimulates muscle fibers, increasing abdominal, buttock, and thigh tone. 25% off. Please note: A consultation is required before CoolSculpting / CoolTone to customize your treatment plan. Come in for a FREE consultation today and see if it’s right for you!
Day 11, Monday, December 15:
Botox/Filler Day! Botox $195/15 units ($13/unit) and Fillers 10% off (Juvederm Ultra, Vollure, Voluma, and Volux). Wrinkle, lip, jawline, and cheek enhancement. Please note: Patients must receive the injection(s) on this day. Botox/filler cannot be purchased for later use.
Day 12, Tuesday, December 16:
Gift Certificates. All gift certificates are 20% off! Please note: Gift certificates purchased at a discount during the 12 Days of Christmas cannot be used on Botox/Filler Days, as the two offers cannot be combined. These gift cards also cannot be used for surgery.
Our Gift To You:
Everyone who has purchased a special from the 12 Days of Christmas will have a chance to win a Holiday Basket filled with goodies: skincare products and services, Botox, and other surprises! We will draw THREE names and contact the winners after Day 12!
GREAT DUOS: Tom & Jerry, Abbott & Costello, Simon & Garfunkel, Sonny & Cher, Procter & Gamble, Bert & Ernie, Cagney & Lacey, Peaches & Herb, Nichols & May, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Captain & Tennille, Lewis & Clark, Turner & Hooch, Jack & Coke, Hall & Oates before they started feuding….
A HEALTHIER THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is the beginning of the annual fight to avoid gaining weight during the holiday season. We feel guilty about the weight we put on, but feel worse if we don’t partake in holiday meals, parties, and desserts. However, by emphasizing the healthier side of meals, we can limit unnecessary calories or fat.
Turkey and tenderloin are main courses that limit calories and fat compared to ham and other forms of beef. For example, 3 oz. of turkey has 110 calories and .5 g of fat. Prime rib has 310 calories, and ham has 4.5 g of fat. Don’t forget to remove the skin from the turkey and chicken.
Emphasizing fruits and vegetables rather than potatoes and bread makes a meal healthier. Fresh vegetables and fruits, especially before the main meal, help fill you up and also help you avoid higher-calorie appetizers. Roasting vegetables reduces fatty sauces or butter. Substitute a vegetable soup for a more complex carbohydrate. Make your stuffing with whole-wheat bread. Cranberries, sweet potatoes, and green beans are nutritious, but watch how they are prepared.
(Did You Know? It is not the turkey that makes you sleepy after your Thanksgiving meal, but the carbohydrates. They increase your insulin level, which results in an increased level of tryptophan in the bloodstream, and voila, naptime!)
Dessert and alcohol, deathtraps for calories! Seriously, no one is expected to avoid these, and moderation is the key. Alternate a glass of wine with a glass of water. Red wine has about 120 calories per glass. Not all desserts are created equal. Minimize those with lots of calories. Pecan pie is high in calories. Take the crust edge off pumpkin pie, and choose Cool Whip over ice cream when adding to a dessert.
Part of the enjoyment of the holidays is indulging in good food with friends and family. There is no reason to skip these pleasures. However, small changes add up and can make a big improvement in the way you would have looked in January without sacrificing.
Wines for Thanksgiving
Not sure what to buy? I’m serving Hahn Pinot Noir, Kendall Jackson Reserve Chardonnay, and Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, all costing under $20 at Kroger. Other types of wine that pair well with turkey are zinfandel, rosé, Beaujolais, gamay, and chenin blanc. But don’t forget, like every special occasion, to start with a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine! 😉
Ways of Cooking Your Turkey
Of course, the oven is the most common way, but I try to stay out of the kitchen and let the “sides” use the stove. Three years ago, I cooked turkeys three ways: hickory smoking with a Green Egg, spatchcocking one on the grill, and deep frying the third. Last year, I stuck with smoking and deep frying. This year I’m smoking a 25-pound turkey on a Green Egg AND roasting/grilling 3 racks of baby back ribs. Martha Stewart has an easy recipe for BBQ sauce that you can alter (add a couple of ingredients) to make Kansas City style, Memphis style, and Texas style BBQ sauce. Should be fun. Again, I stay out of the kitchen and take a glass of wine with me. Patients have told me about microwaving a turkey and cooking one “low and slow” on the stovetop. Any other interesting ways you have cooked a turkey?
LA DOLCE VITA, JOIE DE VIVRE:
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
In a large pot, melt 3 tbsp butter, then add 1 diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp white pepper, ¼ tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree and 3 cups of vegetable broth. Salt to taste and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and let cool for 10 minutes. Transfer soup to a blender or use an immersion blender in the pot and puree until smooth. If needed, add more broth for desired consistency. Can be made the day before and reheated. Serves 6.
Turkey Cassoulet
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large frypan, fry 3-5 strips of bacon chopped into 1-inch pieces. Remove and set on a paper towel when cooked. Add ½ – 1 pound of sweet Italian sausage and cook in bacon fat. When cooked, set aside and cut into ½-inch pieces. Add one chopped onion to the same pan. When softened, add 3 minced cloves of garlic. After about 30 seconds, add one 28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce, about 5-7 minutes. Add one can of drained cannellini or Great Northern beans and cook for another 5 minutes. Salt as needed. Mix the bacon and sausage with leftover chopped turkey. In a 9 x 11 casserole dish or oven-safe pot, layer the tomato-white bean mixture with the meat mixture until all have been used (for me, it was 3 layers). Mix ½ cup of breadcrumbs with ¼ cup of olive oil (I added some parmesan cheese too) and top the cassoulet. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are brown. Serves 6.
SKIN CARE SPECIAL:
For the month of November, anyone who leaves a Google Review will be entered in a drawing to win skin care products with a value of over $700! We greatly appreciate your valuable feedback. There are three ways to leave a review:
• Click here: McKenna Peter J MD – Google Maps and scroll down to the “Write A Review” button.
• Scan the following QR code:
• Search “Dr. Peter McKenna” in Google, click “Rate and Review on Google,” and then leave your rating/review.
Let us know you’ve done this at the office: call 513-793-5772, or email us at Elizabeth@mckennamd.com. We’ll select a winner on December 1.
Monthly payment plans for surgeries, skincare, and injectables through CareCredit. Call us for details. Currently, there is no interest on 6-month plans.
TESTIMONIAL:
“I have been going to Dr. McKenna’s office for years. The office is so inviting, and the staff is always knowledgeable and professional. I have learned so much about skin care and quality products to use. Professional skin care and procedures really do make a difference, and you see better results.” A.M.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Peter McKenna, M.D.
513.793.5772
mckennamd.com
McKenna Cosmetic Surgery Center | 513.793.5772 |10577 Montgomery Road | Cincinnati, OH 45242
30+ Years of Improving Lives
A Cincinnati Magazine “Top Doc” since 1998
Allergan Top 500 Physician
SkinCeuticals “Flagship” Practice
And now a Luminary (expert) for Endymed RF Fractional Treatments
(I do write all the emails and have done so since 2007. -PJM)
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