Catherines is proud to support the American Diabetes Association. Tis The Season For Something Scrumptious The holidays are a time for friends, family...and food! Impress your guests with this mouth watering (and easy to make) recipe. Each recipe has been approved by the American Diabetes Association as part of a smart, healthy diet. They’re festive, fun and fabulous. Bon appetit! Season’s Greetings from your friends at CATHERINES! Simple and Elegant Poached Pears Ingredients1 cup red wine or low-calorie cranberry juice 1 cup water 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 slice lemon 6 small, ripe, but firm pears, peeled, stems intact (D'Anjou are best) PreparationMakes 6 servings 1. In a large Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine the wine or juice, water, sugar, vanilla, and lemon slice. Bring to a simmer. NutritionNutrition facts Fruit exchanges 1.5 Amount per serving Calories 95 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0 g Saturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 0 mg Total Carbohydrate 23 g Dietary Fiber 4 g Sugars 16 g Protein 0 g |
Catherines is proud to support the American Diabetes Association.
‘Tis The Season For
Something Scrumptious
The holidays are a time for friends, family...and food!
Impress your guests with this mouth watering (and easy to make) recipe. Each recipe we post has been approved by the American Diabetes Association as part of a smart, healthy diet. They’re festive, fun and fabulous. Bon appetit!
Season’s Greetings from your friends at CATHERINES!
Ingredients
1 12-lb. turkey
1 granny smith apple, unpeeled and chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 head of garlic, separated into cloves, skins left on
3 sprigs thyme, folded over
3 sprigs rosemary, folded over
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
Broth mixture
2 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 Tbsp. butter
Preparation
12 servings
Preparation time: 22 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours to 3 hours and 20 minutes
1. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wash the turkey inside and out, and pat dry.
2. In a bowl, combine the apple, onion, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to taste, and 2 tsp. of the olive oil.
3. Stuff the cavity of the turkey with this mixture. Tie the turkey using twine: first, tie the legs together so that the cavity is sealed, and then bind the wings to the body of the turkey.
4. Rub the outside of the turkey on both sides with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Combine the ingredients for the broth mixture in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until simmering. Reduce heat to low.
6. Place the turkey breast-side down on a rack that has been coated with cooking spray. Place the rack inside a large roasting pan and roast for 1 hour. Baste occasionally with the broth mixture.
7. After 1 hour, reduce oven temperature to 375° F. Continue to roast the turkey for another hour, basting occasionally with the broth mixture.
8. Turn the turkey breast-side up and continue to roast about 45 more minutes or until the legs move easily and a meat thermometer registers 180° F. Be sure to insert the thermometer into the meaty part of the thigh, making sure not to touch the bone. It is important to cook the turkey thoroughly, so add additional time if necessary.
9. Remove the turkey from the oven and let rest on a platter, loosely covered, for 20 minutes to allow the juices to settle back into the turkey and to make carving easier.
10. Remove the twine to carve. The stuffing is for flavoring only and does not get consumed; discard it when carving.
11. Serve the turkey skinless, with the natural pan juices. Store any leftovers in a covered container for no more than 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 4 oz.
Lean meat exchanges: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 200
Calories From Fat: 55
Total Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.1 grams
Cholesterol: 85 milligrams
Sodium: 100 milligrams (without added salt)
Total Carbohydrate: 0 grams
Dietary Fiber: 0 grams
Sugars: 0 grams
Protein: 33 grams
WHATS ALL THE BUZZ?
Everyone's talking about the plus-size model in Glamour magazine's September issue. Why all the talk? Because she's beautiful, confident, comfortable in her own skin and, yes seemingly unretouched in all her realistic semi-nude glory.
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According to the article by Glamour's editor in chief, when the magazine hit newsstands, messages poured in supporting the magazine's choice in publishing the picture. And the buzz continues, as women everywhere feel compelled to share their gratitude to see a plus-size woman celebrating her body.
At Catherines, we salute this lovely woman for having the confidence and personal power to show off her plus size curves. Kudos, also, to the editors of Glamour who ran the photo in conjunction with a story about body confidence. But we can't help but ask: why is it so unusual to see a size 12-14 woman feeling great about her body?
After all, the average woman today wears a size 14 and Catherines has been celebrating the beauty and confidence of plus-size women for almost five decades. We're proud to offer a size scale that begins where most others end, giving women from sizes 16-34 a breadth of exciting fashion options. What's more, we stay true to our customers by using models who are plus size themselves.
So, let the media frenzy fly. Let the talking heads talk. And the bloggers blog. We're happy to see the world waking up to what we've all known all along. Real women wear plus sizes, and they are beautiful, confident and--with a little help from Catherines--amazingly fashionable.
Everyone's talking about the plus-size model in Glamour magazine's September issue. Why all the talk? Because she's beautiful, confident, comfortable in her own skin and, yes seemingly unretouched in all her realistic semi-nude glory.
Read the Glamour.com article >
According to the article by Glamour's editor in chief, when the magazine hit newsstands, messages poured in supporting the magazine's choice in publishing the picture. And the buzz continues, as women everywhere feel compelled to share their gratitude to see a plus-size woman celebrating her body.
At Catherines, we salute this lovely woman for having the confidence and personal power to show off her plus size curves. Kudos, also, to the editors of Glamour who ran the photo in conjunction with a story about body confidence. But we can't help but ask: why is it so unusual to see a size 12-14 woman feeling great about her body?
After all, the average woman today wears a size 14 and Catherines has been celebrating the beauty and confidence of plus-size women for almost five decades. We're proud to offer a size scale that begins where most others end, giving women from sizes 16-34 a breadth of exciting fashion options. What's more, we stay true to our customers by using models who are plus size themselves.
So, let the media frenzy fly. Let the talking heads talk. And the bloggers blog. We're happy to see the world waking up to what we've all known all along. Real women wear plus sizes, and they are beautiful, confident and--with a little help from Catherines--amazingly fashionable.
Staycation. Boo. Hiss. We know that we're supposed to be reprioritizing and appreciative of what we have, but it's wanderlust season—and we want to get the heck outta dodge. We want to eat new things, sip cocktails, wear fabulous clothes and not worry about laundry, housework, errands and returning phone calls. You know what? All this wallowing in our lonesome pity party has got us thinking. Parties! Yes, parties! Okay, this is going to be easy: Eight weeks of summer equals eight, fun-filled, destination-themed parties. Grab a few friends, your creativity—and you’re set! One week, you host a Mexican fiesta, outside on your patio, complete with chips and salsa, guacamole, tacos and refreshing margaritas. The next week, you go to your girlfriend's house, aka Italy, for an evening of wine, pizza, bakery-fresh cannolis, and maybe even impromptu late night dancing. Mambo Italiano! Then it's off to Greece, Morocco, Jamaica and, well, you get the picture. Now, what else is there? Definitely no phones during your weekly jaunts, no current-event talk, no rattling off your to-do lists—just fun, food, drink and fashion. Yes! You've got to dress the part.
From exotic prints to fresh lightweight fabrics, this season’s trends bring new life to every destination. Funky animal prints (tigers, zebras and leopards, oh my!), abstract tribal designs and bold patterns make a statement and dress up your everyday attire. And tropical florals add a burst of color to your beach or backyard barbecue outfit. Nothing says “buon giorno” to a fresh, new perspective and a much-needed time out like a few key, attention-grabbing pieces.
At Catherines, we can help you escape the ordinary. No long lines, no missed flights, no overbooked hotels, no passport necessary. Just the high quality, affordable, well-fitting fashions made especially to flatter your figure and suit your style. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one amazing outfit.
Get style for miles. Visit a store near you or go to www.catherines.com to take a step into the everyday exotic.
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We'd like to be reincarnated as women who always look put together. You know those kinds of women, right? Not a hair out of place, always appropriately dressed for every occasion from a run to the market to a night at the theater. We're not that naturally gifted. We get there, but we have to work at it. Sigh.
We have, however, figured out an easy way to looked pulled together, in fashion and on trend: Wear a dress. A dress is an instant chic-maker, a one-garment wonder, a total no-brainer. A quick slip into a dress means you've instantly got the look.
This season, maxi is the way to dress for success. Calling on the classic silhouettes of late sixties and early seventies, long flowy dresses in patterns, prints and bright solids with a hint of bejeweled embellishment cut a current and flattering figure. Hint: add a cardigan or shrug for more coverage or cooler summer nights. Whether it's a versatile sundress or a fancier frock for a more formal affair, a maxi dress is sexy, fun, footloose and fancy-free. Necklines range from V, gathered and scoop to haltered. Sleeves run the gamut from short to three-quarter to none at all. Don't fashion yourself a dress gal? Sport a skirt—just remember to keep it long and loose. Ruffled, pleated or trumpet, skirts with a flare fit the season's style.
At Catherines, you can embrace the summer's hottest styles. Catherines has the best selection of plus-size dresses that are made to flatter your figure without skimping on style.
Take it to the maxi! Visit a store near you or go to www.catherines.com for the long—and short—of it.
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Summer's coming! That was code for “Your social calendar is about to explode with graduations, weddings, garden parties, reunions, charity events and more.” We've all searched for the outfit, as in the outfit, that will dress our memory lane—and the pictures of it—perfectly. Don't let the what-to-wear conundrum frazzle you. Razzle dazzle your way through event season in the height of summer chic. Spare yourself from future what-was-I-thinking moments captured forever thanks to your snap-happy nephew and his new digital camera. Here's your photo album survival guide for summer 2009.
Whether it's your daughter's college graduation, a trip down the aisle as mother of the groom or your neighbor's annual mid-summer tea party, you always want to look your best. Fortunately, looking your best doesn't have to mean spending the most. There are affordable and smart ways to shine your way through the big moments that also add a new dimension of versatility to your existing wardrobe. A special occasion top is the season's top choice for instant-style. Bejeweled or embellished with ruffles, lace, a bow or a modern graphic print, this dressier blouse can be paired with pants, a skirt, a suit and even denim and worn to just about any day or night event. Buy two or three of these multi-functional summer staples and you've got endless possibilities for creating many easy, breezy (yet very eye-catching) looks all season long. It's the summer, after all, and we want our style to be as effortless as it is photograph-worthy.
Let Catherines dress your picture-perfect moments. Our extensive social occasion collection is made exclusively for plus size, style-savvy women. The pieces are current enough to keep your look updated and fresh but timeless enough to become permanent fixtures in your closet. To us, fashion is just as important as fit and function, and everything we do is guaranteed to get you ready for your closeup.
Smile! Visit a store near you or go to catherines.com for the season's best memory-making looks.
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Shoes—the word alone can lift the spirits of just about any female on the planet. They're little works of art. Little rays of sunshine. They're like Prozac in a box. Yes, the pair, as in the pair, can make an otherwise level-headed woman get downright giddy.
So, here we are in 2009 when everything is either taboo or bad for your health. No drinking, no smoking, no red meat, no sweets, no plastic, no big cars, no chemicals and, as of fall of last year, no lavish spending. What's left? We'll tell you what's left—though left and right would be more appropriate. It's shoes! Fabulous, head-turning, oh-my-goodness-where-did-you-get-those shoes. They just might be our last guilty pleasure. Let's face it: you don't really need more than a couple pairs of shoes, but in our world, the more the merrier. We collect them. We covet them. We lust after them until they are ours and then we place them on a shelf and lovingly glance at them until the time comes when we can put one foot in front of the other in them.
This summer, the peeptoe brings a retro, ultra-feminine feel to the modernized, sturdier and more functional pump and heel. In general, mules and slings work for day and wedges and sling-backs for night. And embellishments like bows, ties, laces, straps, buckles, jewels, sequins and beads take center stage as the looks of the season. We're also seeing a lot of snakeskin—of the faux variety. The one thing that all of the styles have in common is that they make a statement. So whatever your style, an irresistible pair of shoes —or two or three or four or ten—is the way to go.
At Catherines, we now have more than 40 styles online and we specialize in wide widths. Not only will you find the fashionable pairs capable of stopping envious onlookers in their tracks, but we also have both updated and classic comfort styles to keep up with your busy on-the-go day-to-day schedule. We're putting our best foot forward to ensure that you can do the same. And here's the best part: our shoes are totally affordable—so you can stalk, uh, we mean scoop up several pairs today. Happy hunting!
Step right up! Visit a store near you or go to www.catherines.com to take a walk on the fabulous side.
So, here we are in 2009 when everything is either taboo or bad for your health. No drinking, no smoking, no red meat, no sweets, no plastic, no big cars, no chemicals and, as of fall of last year, no lavish spending. What's left? We'll tell you what's left—though left and right would be more appropriate. It's shoes! Fabulous, head-turning, oh-my-goodness-where-did-you-get-those shoes. They just might be our last guilty pleasure. Let's face it: you don't really need more than a couple pairs of shoes, but in our world, the more the merrier. We collect them. We covet them. We lust after them until they are ours and then we place them on a shelf and lovingly glance at them until the time comes when we can put one foot in front of the other in them.
This summer, the peeptoe brings a retro, ultra-feminine feel to the modernized, sturdier and more functional pump and heel. In general, mules and slings work for day and wedges and sling-backs for night. And embellishments like bows, ties, laces, straps, buckles, jewels, sequins and beads take center stage as the looks of the season. We're also seeing a lot of snakeskin—of the faux variety. The one thing that all of the styles have in common is that they make a statement. So whatever your style, an irresistible pair of shoes —or two or three or four or ten—is the way to go.
At Catherines, we now have more than 40 styles online and we specialize in wide widths. Not only will you find the fashionable pairs capable of stopping envious onlookers in their tracks, but we also have both updated and classic comfort styles to keep up with your busy on-the-go day-to-day schedule. We're putting our best foot forward to ensure that you can do the same. And here's the best part: our shoes are totally affordable—so you can stalk, uh, we mean scoop up several pairs today. Happy hunting!
Step right up! Visit a store near you or go to www.catherines.com to take a walk on the fabulous side.
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Back in the day, there were definite rules that governed the way we dressed for any and every occasion. A work outfit was more of a work uniform. Day events called for below-the-knee dresses and evening soirees meant long gowns. No sandals before Memorial Day. No white after Labor Day. Oh, yes! And your handbag better match your shoes. Your mother, and your mother's mother, and her mother's mother said that this was the way you should dress. We say…no way!Out with the old rules and in with the new. The what-to-wear paradigm has been liberated (some would even say obliterated) and it's opened up a brave new world of fashion. So why settle for merely appropriate when you can be bold and fabulous? All it takes is a little myth-busting. Here, we focus on the four biggest fashion rules you simply must break if you want to step out of the dark ages and into the 21st Century.
Denim is for downtime only
Wrong. Denim is your new best friend that goes just about everywhere. Pair it with classic career knit tops and elegant georgette blouses to carry you effortlessly from errand-running to a girls' night out. Or add a casual knit tee and top it off with a statement jacket. Then there's career denim, featuring darker washes and tailored details that mirror the lines of suiting separates. Yep, it's denim that's made for the workplace.
Social events require a dress
Not anymore. From weddings to graduations to cocktail parties, the first and foremost rule to remember is that you've got options. You really can wear anything from suiting to a sundress, from traditional soft separates to fashion-forward printed pieces. So go ahead and wear black flowing pants and an animal print top to your next wedding. People might talk…but they'll be whispering about how fabulous you look!
Never wear black with brown or navy
Correction. Black, brown and navy are all neutrals, so you can wear them with just about anything, including each other. In fact, many of today's best prints contain these colors in various combinations. Think cheetah and woodblock prints, or how about the new graphic floral tops. The same rule applies to accessories. We love black shoes with a navy dress,
or a brown belt with head-to-toe black separates.
Shoes and handbags must always match
Bo-ring. Maybe our mothers who grew up in the 1950s lived by this rule, but we sure don't have to. These days, it's all about the statement bag. You know, that really cool handbag that you simply had to have because it came in the coolest shade of chartreuse? So here's a new way to think about shoes and handbags and such: just make sure your accessories work with your entire outfit, but don’t feel the need to be so matchy-matchy. In fact, the Everything Must Match rule is really outdated.
The new rules are all about options and versatility. At Catherines, versatile pieces are the mainstays of our collections. We offer fashions that not only fit well, but fit your lifestyle (and by lifestyle, we mean that non-stop, on-the-go blur that happens in between sleeping). You do not have to sacrifice style for versatility—or even practicality. We make clothes for plus size women like you who deserve to look good, feel good and feel good about how you look. Buy the right clothes from the get-go and you'll be able to go, go anywhere in style.
Get the look! Visit a store near you or shop online at catherines.com for the key pieces you need to break all the rules and put together a brand new you.
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Here's a secret, ladies: the right clothes make the vacation. And more to the point, the wrong clothes can break a vacation. If you don't feel confident and pulled together, you are just not going to have a good time. It's the truth! So, consider this your pack-and-go guide for a summer vacation you'll love to write home about.For a summer sojourn to the seashore, think soft, flowy and light. Embellished tanks and tunics shape a flattering silhouette in multicolored tropical and exotic prints. Paired with sleek white pants, these effortless, comfortable tops keep you cool in the hot mid-day sun, as you dine beachside before taking a stroll through the local town. Add earrings, heels and lipstick for a dressier night look. Or trade in your casual-cool outfit for a black and white tropical print sundress for a nighttime head-turner.
For a trip abroad, think sleek and sophisticated and pack pieces that go from day to night easily, so you can go wherever the road takes you. Ahhh, we can see the cozy cafe in Paris now: The small table brings you oh-so close to your husband as the two of you sip red wine from a carafe, and the hot summer breeze rushes through the windows that open out onto the street. Oh, sorry. We're back now. Okay, so here's the “it” item for your European vacation: The Slinky Dress. Wear it with a pair of sturdy (but still cute) flats for your sightseeing days, and slip on wedges for a night of impromptu dancing at the cantina down the road from your hotel. Ole! (Yes, we've moved on to Spain. Hey, a girl can dream, can't she?) While you're at it, grab some slinky separates (skirt, tank, pants, cardigan…). These versatile, easy-care items wear well and pack perfectly because of their chic lines and wrinkle-free fabric. Add a few fun tees, a pair of capris, a bathing suit or two, cover-up, sunglasses and your wanderlust and you've got the recipe for a fashion-forward and fancy-free trip of a lifetime.
Before you fly the friendly skies, surf on over to Catherines. With our vast collection of vacation essentials, packing—a normally arduous task to say the least—will actually be fun. You don't have to sacrifice style for comfort and substance. Designed with the needs and wants of plus size women, our styles fit well and feel great for any occasion, keeping you in the height of the season's best trends anywhere, any time, in any state or any country. These clothes dress the moments and make the memories. With Catherines, you'll be the leader of the pack wherever the road may take you.
Happy—and well-dressed—trails! Make catherines.com or a Catherines near you, your summer vacation destination before you leave on that jet plane.
Bathing suit shopping. That’s right, bathing suit shopping. It's right up there with taxes, mother-in-law visits and dentist appointments. Seriously, it doesn't matter who you are or what size you wear, no woman enjoys bathing suit shopping. Those three-way mirrors, that awful overhead lighting and the suit that looks adorable on the hanger, but when worn, is quite possibly (pause here for dramatic effect) the most unflattering style you've ever seen. Ever. So, what's a girl to do…skip the beach and the pool all summer long? No way! We've actually got some good news (yes, good news does still exist): there is a way to find your groove, your Zen, if you will, with the whole process—and it all comes down to fit.
Let's start from the very beginning—with body shape. If your hips are wider than your bust, a shape known as triangle, then go for swim separates in lighter colors or patterned tops to emphasize your upper body and darker bottoms to minimize hips. For inverted triangle shapes, meaning your shoulders are wider than your hips, a skirtini will balance your silhouette. If you have an hourglass shape, meaning the hips and shoulders are balanced and the waist is defined, consider yourself lucky because any classic bathing suit shape will flatter your figure. For rectangles (are these names killing you yet?), your shoulders and hips are of equal proportions, so go for styles with detailing around the waist like stripes or a sash to accentuate the waistline. And lastly, if your waist is larger than your shoulders and hips, referred to as a circle, seek out one-piece suits with empire waistlines or shirring and power mesh for extra tummy control.
Dive right in to the swim scene with the hottest looks from Catherines. With styles ranging from traditional one-pieces to swim tanks and swim shorts, swimdresses and brunch-to-beach-worthy cover ups, designed to fit and flatter the plus size figure (no matter what shape!), Catherines has what suits you all season long.
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