Saturday, November 17, 2012
Over 250 frozen turkeys were collected for Thanksgiving charity last year.
On Sunday, Nov. 18, Summit will once again show how much it can give to those in need of Thanksgiving food and supplies. Come to the Summit Diner at 1p.m. near the corner of Summit Avenue and Union Place and drop off your frozen turkey and groceries. Last year dozens came out to support the turkey drive, including former Summit Mayor Jordan Glatt who helped deliver frozen turkeys. Portions of this article originally appeared on Nov. 21, 2011.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
AAA projections made before Sandy; impact of extreme weather on holiday travel unclear.
The following is a press release from the New Jersey branch of the American Automobile Association. ------------- The AAA projects over one million New Jerseyans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. While the 43.3 million traveling nationwide represents a small but continued increase, New Jersey numbers have remained stable. The 2012 Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 25. AAA’s survey was conducted prior to Hurricane Sandy and actual travel numbers may end up varying greatly. “The true impact that Sandy has had on travel in New Jersey and the Northeast is difficult to predict, while many residents may cancel travel plans, many others may change …
Monday, November 28, 2011
Parmesan puffs for now and to freeze for later
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Monday, November 28, 2011
As we bid farewell to Thanksgiving, we welcome with open arms the "silly season." You know, a few weeks of mad shopping, parties and revelry followed by Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's Eve. It's the party season at full tilt and it's fun as long as you're organized. Taking that first step to managing all the silliness is having an hors d'oeuvre in the freezer that's ready to go. We're not talking pigs-in-a-blanket from Costco. Don't waste your freezer space unless it's catering-quality homemade yet easy, unfussy and tasty. Parmesan puffs are just the ticket. It's amazing what a few well chosen ingredients can do: Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, a small onion and thin sandwich bread. These four flavors create an addicting little bite. …
Friday, November 25, 2011
From Union to Watchung, shoppers in New Jersey took advantage of hundreds of dollars in savings on items from Target and Best Buy.
Thanksgiving shepherd's pie making the memory last a little longer
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- Amy Currie
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Let's face it, the day after Thanksgiving is not a day for cooking. In fact it's hard to muster up any energy at all in the kitchen. But chances are the fridge is stuffed with leftovers, so why not do the most logical thing? Put it all together in a casserole and enjoy that Thanksgiving feast one more time. Shepherd's pie is nothing new and this is hardly a recipe. The Shepherds' knew what they were talking about back in the 1800s . It originated as a dish using up leftover meat with a mashed potato crust on top. The dish is still very relevant today especially after Thanksgiving. For those who like a little of everything on turkey day, this is Thanksgiving all over again but it can eaten it in front of the game (or the shows you …
A turkey sandwich is just so lame. Try these ideas from around the state.
So the feast is over and everyone has had a good night's sleep fueled by an excess of food and drink. So what to do with the leftovers? We asked our own staffers and their friends and neighbors and of course, being Patch, scoured the Web, to find out what Jersey does the day after the feast. Of course, there's a turkey sandwich. But why not make it a bit more Jersey-specific, with a turkey Sloppy Joe? First, a bit of history: cooking enthusiast Ben Salmon explains the history of how the sandwich was invented in South Orange and rates three local purveyors. But now on to the recipe, complete with homemade Russian dressing. Ben has lots of other good ideas for leftovers, including what sounds to us like a Thanksgiving Dagwood. Want a more …
Chef Fabian Quiros, Executive Chef at the Salt Creek Grille, offers a way to use leftover turkey and cranberry sauce.
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Turkey Flatbread Sandwich Leftover cranberry sauce is mixed with mayo and Dijon to make a tart and creamy aioli that tastes great when paired with turkey, spinach, cheese and bacon. Ingredients Spread aioli across one slice of flatbread. Layer spinach, bacon strips, roasted red peppers, turkey and burrata cheese. Roll up tightly. Slice into 1" pinwheels and serve. Yields 4 servings. Cranberry Aioli Mix cranberry sauce, mayonnaise, mustard and orange juice in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Performer Sarah Mason,13, makes her Macy's Thanksgiving Parade debut.
Sarah Mason, who recently moved to Summit performed a song marking the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade's 85th year. She joined other theater students during the opening number and will also help close the show with Santa Clause. Mason, who's been acting since 10, joins other Stagedoor Manor students from neighboring NJ areas. Many proud local mothers are no doubt watching along the parade route this morning. “I’m very excited. I think this is a great experience for her,” said Mason's mother Maurene Singer. She said she was happy her teen would be rejoining her friends from acting camp during the performance. For Singer, a performer who studied with the lauded acting coach Stella Adler, seeing her daughter perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
This orange and spice cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving will brighten up your table.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Too busy to read this because you're too busy cooking? No worries. This quickie recipe for homemade cranberry sauce can be made in 10 or 15 minutes with minimal fuss and absolutely no hassle. Given to me years ago by my good friend Lorraine Bowyer, I now make a double batch every year at Thanksgiving. The combination of the tart cranberries and orange rind with the warm spices of cinnamon and cloves makes for a very popular dish at the table. Last minute cooking has its benefits too. Since they are home from school, get the kids involved in the kitchen. They can measure the ingredients, peel the orange and stick the whole cloves in the peel (and snack on the orange while they work). Fresh cranberry sauce is a fast fix and it's done …
Sunday, November 20, 2011
The second installment of the Patch 2011 Holiday Gift Guide reminds you that the holidays are not complete without great food. What better way to thank the foodies in your life than with these unique gifts from Union County shops.
Looking for something special for the foodies in your life or a gift for the host/hostess of your Thanksgiving dinner? You can count on the Patch 2011 Holiday Gift Guide to direct you to the Union County artisans and retailers to find gifts that will make the season bright. Gifts to Eat Gifts to Drink Gifts for the Table Gifts for the Prep Work Gifts for Fun If all else fails, gift certificates to your favorite restaurants are always a good option! If you want to share your finds, feel free to upload them to this article and join our live chat about local holiday shopping here now through Black Friday.
Dave
5:41 am on Friday, December 2, 2011
A great mini-doc. Marty Markovits crafted a subversive piece of video journalism -- tradition sacrificed at the alter of the almighty SALE! more ›