Thursday, November 15, 2012
Give a recipe and share one with your North Shore neighbors.
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. Salem Patch and sister sites on the North Shore want 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 North Shore neighbors. If you have a recipe you would like to share add it below in the comments section or send it to Associate Regional …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Your neighbors across the Merrimack Valley have provided recipes they love.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Looking for a new recipe to spice up your Thanksgiving Day table? Patch readers across the Merrimack Valley have shared their tried and true holiday recipes. Here are some ideas for casseroles. --- Hamburger Corn Casserole Provided by Mary Khederian, Westford Patch blogger Ingredients 1 Package of Broad Egg Noodles, cooked, drained 1-2lbs Ground Beef 1 Onion Chopped 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup (undiluted) 1 Can Corn (drained) 1 Cup Sour Cream 2 T Butter Melted ½ Cup of Seasoned Breadcrumbs Directions: In large saute pan sauté the onions and the ground beef till no longer pink. Add the soups, the corn and sour cream. Heat through. Add the cooked noodles and turn out into a casserole dish. Melt the …
Sunday, December 25, 2011
But don’t play Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer in their presence.
We’ve had some fun over the past four weeks asking you about your favorite Christmas songs, movies and specials –- and which song you didn’t want to hear again. Here’s a roundup of the results. Favorite Christmas Song Our most popular Christmas poll over the past month (309 votes) was – What’s Your Favorite Christmas Song? Nearly one-quarter of respondents (23%) went with “O Holy Night.” Eleven percent said “The Christmas Song” and 10 percent chose “Little Drummer Boy.” Other choices in the comment section given by readers were “Where Are You Christmas?,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “Silver Bells,” “Mary’s Boy-Child” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Tiresome Christmas Song "Which Christmas Song Are You Most Tired of" was …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Where is Santa?
Santa Claus is on his way. Follow his journey from the North Pole to your home as NORAD provides the latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Here are five things that say Christmas in Andover.
Andover embodies the yuletide season just as much as the next and there is evidence of Christmas all around town. From the town buildings to downtown to various spots around town, Christmas is everywhere. Here are five things that say Christmas in Andover. 1. Tree at TD Bank - Each year the town has been lighting a Christmas Tree at TD Bank with much fanfare during the Holiday Happenings festival. 2. Nativity Scenes - Churches around Andover set up full scale nativity scenes during the Christmas season. Lit up, they go well with other Christmas decorations at night. 3. Holiday Happenings - This annual holiday festival features live music, holiday crafts and a visit from Old St. Nick. Check out photos from this year's festival. 4. …
Patch will be offering NORAD's reports about Santa Claus’ whereabouts on Christmas Eve.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and his workshop is putting the final touches on the toys. In only two days, Santa will make his worldwide trek – and Patch will be there to let you know his location. Check back to Patch on Christmas Eve (Saturday) and we’ll provide NORAD’s latest information about Santa Claus’ location.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Opinions differ on wishing a Happy Holidays or a Merry Christmas.
Christmas surrounds us all directly after Thanksgiving and we are inundated with everything Christmas; from songs to decorations to clothing. But, when it comes to greetings, what do you prefer? Let us know your opinion and add an option if you like.
Andover gears up for the Christmas holiday with decorations and lights.
As Christmas approaches Andover pulls out the ornaments and decorations in traditional holiday fashion. See some photos from around town and share your own holiday images with us if you like.
Let us know which Christmas song you don't want to hear again.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
It happens every year. Christmas music starts cropping up around Thanksgiving and for a week or two we tolerate it -- and many of us actually like it. Then, we move closer to Christmas and each note of an Andy Williams or Mitch Miller song makes our blood pressure rise. There's only so much mirth one person can take! Then there's the sappy song like Wham's tune or the corny songs from legends like The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney, Eartha Kitt or Dean Martin. And then, there's Feliz Navidad, 12 Days of Christmas and no list of painful Christmas music is complete without Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer. So, we want to know -- which Christmas song are you most tired of? If we don't have your choice in the poll, let us know in the comment …
Monday, December 12, 2011
Let us know your choice in our poll.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
From the joy and seriousness of “It’s A Wonderful Life” to the silliness of “Elf,” Christmas movies run the gamut of emotions. Everybody has their favorite films and moments. The incredible acting of Jimmy Stewart in the darkest parts of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the heart-warming scenes of “Miracle on 34th Street” and Ralphie’s desire for a BB gun in “A Christmas Story” are all staples of the holiday season. So we want to know – What is your favorite Christmas movie? Take our poll and let us know in the comment section what is your favorite Christmas movie.
Chris Helms
8:52 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Green Bean Casserole gets no respect — but food writer Kendra Nordin, who I knew in my old job as editor of Jamaica Plain Patch — has the recipe and history on why we ought to call it "Feminist Green Bean Casserole." http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/blog_posts/feminist-green-bean-casserole more ›