Friday, November 23, 2012
The answers to Thursday's pop culture quiz may give you some movie suggestions for the holiday weekend.
And the answers to Patch's Thanksgiving Pop Culture Quiz are: Congratulations to Joan Burny for getting all the answers right!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here's some arts-flavored trivia about famous Thanksgiving movie and television scenes. Can you figure them out?
There are some movies that have holiday dinners you'd be thrilled to be a part of, and some you'd be relieved to never have to see again. Every bit of the "Christmas Vacation" dinner is pretty brutal to watch even before Chevy Chase cuts into a gross, flatulent turkey. But a chance to sit down and eat and drink with the Big T from "The Sopranos" could be interesting as long as you don't make him angry. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Patch has assembled some trivia questions for those of you that like movies and television as much as you like turkey. The answers will be posted on Friday, along with as many Thanksgiving-flavored YouTube clips that can be assembled. Leave your answers in the comments, along with your favorite pop culture …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Candles, fresh flowers, supplies, a step-by-step guide for creating a stunning holiday centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.
Thanksgiving brings families, friends and neighbors together, reminds us to be grateful for all we have and to be generous toward others. One way to make guests feel special is to include a Thanksgiving centerpiece on the dinner table. Lori Treffens, floral designer at Pesche’s Flower Shop and Garden Center, 170 S. River Road in Des Plaines, has 30 years of design experience. Treffens showed Patch step-by-step how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving “long and low centerpiece” with candles, fresh flowers and other products that will add a festive decoration to your party, and give your guests one more thing for which to be thankful. The same concepts and techniques presented here about how to create a Thanksgiving centerpiece can be applied …
Do you bake a mean apple pie? Have you invented a new and delicious twist on stuffing? Give a recipe and share one with your neighbors around Chicagoland.
It's that time of year again — time to give thanks, celebrate the season in good company and bring out those tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipes. Patch wants to know about those dishes that always have a place on your Thanksgiving table and those that are making their debut this year. Have a creative spin on cranberry sauce? Are you known for famous stuffing that friends and relatives talk about long after all the Turkey Day leftovers have been gobbled up? This is your opportunity to find out what your neighbors are cooking. Give a recipe and get one from your neighbors. If you have a recipe you would like to share, post it in the comments below or upload a PDF to this story. Feel free to include a short history of how the recipe came to …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Keep the kids amused and Mom and Dad sane while traveling this Thanksgiving
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Heading out to see the relatives this Thanksgiving? Before you travel over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house, check out these sanity-saving tips to make your ROADTRIP stress-free and even fun. (If you are flying instead of driving, check out my tips on How to Have Fun at the Airport with Kids in Tow.) Tip: Make a List Make a list of everything you'll need on the trip for everyone in the family. If it's on the list, you won't forget it. To make it easier, download a free Family Vacation Packing List and then add your unique items. Tip: Plan the route ahead of time. By taking a little time up front to plan the route including places to stop for bathroom breaks or energy stops, you might feel a little more in control …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Ideas to teach your kids to be more grateful and thankful for what they have
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to work on teaching your kids to be more thankful for what they have. We get so caught up in the Holiday madness of traveling, hosting dinners, shopping, and making Holiday wish lists that sometimes it's nice to take a breath, sit down as a family and talk with your kids about how lucky your family is, how grateful we should be, and how to say thank you for more than just gifts. It's a tricky concept to teach young children, who are natually self-centered, but by starting when they are young you can help lay the foundation to be grateful and think of others. We try a variety of activities to help our kids develop more of an attitude of gratitude. Here are some ideas we've found to create a more …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Bring some homemade cornbread dressing to your Thanksgiving table this year.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Patch reader Janet Kelley and her husband Tom enjoy doing together is preparing their traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and she is sharing her treasured cornbread recipe with all of us! Kelley, an accomplished cook, does most of the cooking at their house, but at Thanksgiving the couple divides the labor and both work on the big meal. Cornbread Dressing cornbread ingredients: other dressing ingredients: Cornbread: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stirring well to combine. In separate bowl, beat together eggs and buttermilk. Stir together egg mixture and dry ingredients. Add melted butter and stir until fairly smooth. Don’t worry if a little bit lumpy. Preheat 9-10” iron skillet…
A cheesy potato casserole and delicious cranberry sauce are sure to light up your Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
It’s time for Thanksgiving! Not only do you get to see family, but the food is plentiful and delicious. There are multiple side dishes to choose from to accompany the all important turkey. Everything from green bean casserole to sweet potato pie, Patch is sharing some fantastic side dish recipes that may become a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Ingredients Cheesy Potato Casserole 3 lbs red potatoes, sliced 1 lb broccoli, chopped 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken 1 cup sour cream ½ lb ham, sliced 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp basil ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Asiago, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup butter, melted Cranberry Sauce 1 12 oz bag cranberries …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Whether you only venture into the kitchen to turn on the microwave or you’re a gourmet at heart, chances are you have a favorite holiday recipe. We want to hear about it!
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Monday, October 1, 2012
If there’s one thing about the holidays that almost everyone can agree upon loving, it’s the food! Decadent desserts, scrumptious roasts, to-die-for sides, homemade breads–you get the idea. The spreads that start popping up in homes and offices this time of year make the holidays memorable for many. As Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah approach, we want to make it easy for Chicago suburban Patch readers to plan out their menus. That’s why we’re inviting you to share your favorite recipes right on the site. It doesn’t matter if you have an elaborate turkey dish to share or your favorite is a simple cookie recipe that gets your family in the holiday spirit each year: We want to hear from you! Just share your favorite recipes–and photos if…
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