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he Flanders is hosting its Annual Gingerbread
House Contest. Participation is open to the pub-
lic. Bring your creation to The Flanders Hotel, 719
E. 11th St. in Ocean City, Nov. 22-Dec. 20 for a chance
to win a two-night stay in a penthouse or suite, dinner for
two at Emily's Ocean Room or breakfast or lunch at Emi-
ly's. Children ages 4-12 are eligible to win a basket of toys
and Ocean City Boardwalk ride tickets. Every child that
enters will receive a prize. All gingerbread houses must
be handmade. No electrical or moving parts are allowed.
Judging will be Dec. 31. The houses will be on display
in the lobby of The Flanders. Call 609-399-1000 or see
www.theandershotel.com for more information.
The Ocean City Board of Realtors will host a drive
to collect coats, blankets, towels and linens through Nov.
28. The Warmth for the Winter Drive will collect
gently used or new items to be donated to the Ecumenical Clothes Closet.
Donations can be dropped off at the ofce of the Ocean City Board of Real-
tors, 405 22nd St. in Ocean City. For pick-up, call 609-399-0128. For more
information, contact Vicki Heebner at 609-399-0128 or Vicki@ocbor.com
MAPS Foundation Holiday Dance Festival noon Saturday and
Sunday through Dec. 21 at Atlantic Club's Theater, Atlantic City. Local
school choirs will present Sounds of the Season each weekday 11 a.m. from
Dec. 2 to 20 in the same location. There will be beauti-
ful hand decorated wreaths, stuffed animals and small gift
items for sale during all performances as well as free park-
ing. Call Rose Silverman at 609-822-9093.
Make a Thanksgiving Flower Arrangement 6
p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 at the Ventnor branch of the Atlan-
tic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave. This craft
program is open to teens and adults, and registration is
required by Nov. 21. There is a $15 materials fee, which
is payable by check at the beginning of the program. Call
609-823-4614.
First Presbyterian Church will host a Community
Thanksgiving Service 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Sev-
enth Street and Wesley Avenue. The service, sponsored
by the Ocean City Ministerium and the Ocean City Ecu-
menical Council, will include Thanksgiving hymns, the
Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation, and a Thanksgiving sermon. A free
will offering will be taken up to support the Ocean City Ecumenical Coun-
cil. Everyone is encouraged to bring a contribution of nonperishable food
to be donated to the Food Cupboard. Parking is available. All are invited to
attend.
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A live, potted Christmas tree can be planted outdoors after the holidays where it can be
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he Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.
(BCCI) annual holiday celebration,
Winter at Batsto Village will take place
on Sunday, December 8 at the historic site.
The Hammonton High School Choir, under
the direction of Marrissa Carraello, will per-
form Winter Music in the Wharton State Forest
Visitors Center beginning at 1p.m. Admission is
$5 and seating begins at 12:30 p.m., with the per-
formance beginning promptly at 1 p.m. For addi-
tional information, please call 609-561-0024 or e-mail: info@batstovillage.
org.
The stately Batsto mansion, dressed in the splendor of the winter season, will
be available to tour for $3 and tickets are available on site at the Visitor Center.
Visitors can bring their holiday cards; already stamped and addressed, and
have them hand cancelled by a volunteer postmaster at the Batsto Post Of-
ce. Members of the Merchant-
ville Stamp Club will be on hand
to assist with this effort. Due to
its age and historical signicance,
the Batsto Post Ofce (1852), a zip
code is not required to be part of
the hand postmark cancellation.
Toby Kroll of Three Cedars Forge Blacksmithing will demonstrate some of
the techniques and tools of the trade using the Batsto blacksmith shop.
Art work created as part of the Plein Air Art event held at historic Batsto
Village in September will also be on display. December 8 is the last day to
view these incredible works depicting a variety of scenes around the site.
Light refreshments will be served in the Exhibit Room that adjoins the
Batsto Post Ofce. Several displays for both adults and children are available
for viewing.
About Historic Batsto Village
Located eight miles east of Hammonton on New Jersey Route 542, Bats-
to Village is a New Jersey historic site located in the South Central Pinelands.
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site is nationally recognized for its
historical signicance and beauty.
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traced back to 1766. Two centuries
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visitors, with the Pinelands envi-
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and soil conditions. A local nursery should be able to guide you to the right
evergreen.
Because you intend to plant this tree after the holidays, it is a good idea to
choose the location where the tree will eventually grow and dig the hole as
early as possible before the ground freezes and becomes difcult to excavate.
Consider digging the hole in the autumn and then lling it with leaves or
a tarp until the time comes to plant the tree. Roughly two weeks before
Christmas, you will need to transition the tree for indoor use. Neglecting
this step may result in shock to the tree, which can cause it to wilt or die.
Place the tree inside of a garage or a shed where it is generally warmer than
outside but not yet room temperature. After this two-week period, move the
tree inside where it will have a place of honor for festivities. Do not leave
the tree inside the house for more than 10 days. It will need to be moved
back into the garage and then outside before planting. Many evergreens are
durable, and the majority of the decorations you use on the tree should not
harm it. But be careful not to tug or break branches. Use small lights that
do not generate much heat; otherwise, you risk damaging the boughs with
burns. When the tree is indoors, it's also essential to keep it in an area that
gets ltered sunlight and is away from heating vents that may dry it out. A
spot in front of the front window may be the best location.
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hit full swing. But much like the story of Christmas, the story of Chanukah
is a rich one.
The celebration of Chanukah has a deep history that can be traced back
to a successor of Alexander the Great. Upon conquering Syria, Egypt and
Palestine, Alexander the Great allowed these lands to remain relatively au-
tonomous, a gesture that extended to allowing residents of these conquered
lands to observe their own religions.
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desecrating their temples and even ordering the massacre of many Jews.
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an additional supply of oil for the menorah. An eight-day festival was then
declared to celebrate this miracle, and that festival is now known as Chanu-
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and most popular tunes.
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* The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
- Mel Torme, Robert Wells
* Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
* Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin
* Winter Wonderland - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
* White Christmas - Irving Berlin
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* Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Johnny Marks
* Jingle Bell Rock - Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe
* Ill Be Home for Christmas - Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram
* Little Drummer Boy - Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati,
Harry Simeone
* Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
* Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Edward Pola, George Wyle
* Silver Bells - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
* Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Johnny Marks
* Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano
* Blue Christmas - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson
* Frosty the Snowman - Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins
* A Holly Jolly Christmas - Johnny Marks
* I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Tommie Connor
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* Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Meredith Willson
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* Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
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million despite having already been out in the theaters one full week.
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of 2012 lms, the latest big screen adaptation of Les Miserables ($18 mil-
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This event benets the Ocean City Humane Society.
Preregister at www.active.com. Same day registration is
7-8:25 a.m. in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and
Moorlyn Terrace. Applications are available at Aquatic
and Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Ave.; The Sneaker
Shop, 846 Asbury Ave.; and the Ocean City Humane
Society, 1 Shelter Road. For more information, call
609-398-5068 or see www.hsocnj.org.
Ocean Citys Christmas in the Downtown,
Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue, will be 2-5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 29 on Asbury Avenue in front of City
Hall at Ninth Street. Join the merchants and Cham-
ber of Commerce in kicking off an old-fashioned
downtown Christmas. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. on
the roof of City Hall, the Philly Phanatic will cavort from 4-6 p.m., Miss
Winter Wonderland will be crowned and there will be entertainment by the
Ocean City Theatre Company. There will be photos with Santa at the ga-
zebo across from City Hall, free horse and carriage rides 1-4 p.m. from City
Hall and more. For information, call 609-391-0240.
Atlantic City Aquarium Black Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov.
29 at the aquarium located in Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City. New members
who join with a family membership to the aquarium that day will receive
a 25 percent discount on their annual renewal next year. Many activities
throughout the day. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for
children ages 4-12. Children under 3 are free. Call
609-348-2880 or see www.acaquarium.com. Cou-
pons for discounted admission are available on the
website. Like the Atlantic City Aquarium on Face-
book for the latest news.
Latke Fest 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 at Con-
gregation Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northeld.
The Latke Fest will follow Shabbat services. A variety
of latkes will be served along with a full salad bar.
Open to the community. Cost is $25 per family or
$10 per person. Reservations may be made by con-
tacting the synagogue ofce at 609-641-3600, bethis-
rael@cbinortheld.org or by mailing a check with
your contact information, and number of adults and
children, to Congregation Beth Israel, 2501 Shore
Road in Northeld, NJ 08225.
Jacob Marleys Christmas Carol will run from Friday, November
29 to Sunday, December 29 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse located in
downtown Cape May on the corner of Lafayette and Bank Streets. Perfor-
mances are at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 seniors (62+) and $15
students. There is no half-price preview performance for this production;
the ofcial opening night will be Friday, November 29. A special half-price
senior matinee will take place on Sunday, December 8 and there will be
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a special pay-what-you-can matinee at 3 p.m.
on Saturday, December 14. For more information
and reservations, please call the box ofce at (609)
770-8311 or visit the theatres website at www.
capemaystage.org. This enchanting production stars
Jonathan Brody, who was seen last summer at Cape
May Stage in Time Stands Still. He has appeared on Broadway in Monty
Pythons Spamalot and in the original companies of Titanic, Me and My
Girl, and Sally Marr and her escorts. He has also been seen on National
Tours, in regional theatres and on television shows like Boardwalk Empire
and Guiding Light.
Chanukah on Ice 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Flyers Skate Zone,
501 North Albany Ave., Atlantic City. Open to the entire community, the
event will include open ice skating, organized skating games for children and
families, and a special guest appearance by the biblical heroes of Chanukah,
the Macabees. Admission is $8 per person and includes refreshments. Ice
skates are available for an additional $3 fee or participants can bring their own.
Free parking is available. Call 609-822-8500 or see www.chabadac.com.
The Cape Shore Chorales Christmas Oratorio 3 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 1 at Grace Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point. Michael
Haydn's "Missa Tempore Quadragesimae" will also be presented at this an-
nual Bach festival. All are invited to attend. A freewill offering will be taken
and light refreshments will be served. Email wolfrose70@hotmail.com.
Holiday Card Swap Monday, Dec. 2-Friday, Dec. 20 at the Vent-
nor branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave. The
Card Swap is open to adults. Visitors to the library
exchange holiday cards, with envelopes, for other
cards and envelopes in the swap box. Call 609-823-
4614.
The Ocean City Gardens Civic Association
is planning to open the holiday season with a Bus
Trip to the Winterthur Museum and Gardens on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Tickets are $75 and include entrance, a garden tram tour (weather permit-
ting) and a house tour, transportation and snacks on the bus. The group will
leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Tabernacle parking lot, Sixth Street and Wesley
Avenue in Ocean City, and return around 7:30 p.m. The bus trip and tour
is open to all and is a fundraiser to benet local charities and scholarships.
Contact Pat Watts at 391-1657 or ljwatts4@aol.com for information or to
conrm reservations.
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at
the Ocean City Intermediate School, 17th Street and Bay Avenue, Ocean
City. Vendors, food and rafes. Vendor space available. Call Sarah McDow-
ell at 609-425-8844 or sarahmcdowell@comcast.net.
On Wednesday, December 4, The Atlantic Pops Community
Band is proud to collaborate with area artists and once again present its An-
nual Toy Drive Concert to benet needy area families at the Cygnus Cre-
ative Arts Centre located in the Egg Harbor Township Community Center
5045 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township. Doors open at 6:30 pm;
concert begins at 7 p.m. In lieu of admission, donation of a new, unwrapped
gift labeled for boy or girl is requested. Donations will be distributed to
needy area families by the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. More information
at www.atlanticpops.org or on Facebook: Atlantic Pops Community Band.
The Middle Township Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual
Holiday Social on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Bellevue Tavern on
Route 9 in Cape May Court House. The cost is $10 per person and includes
buffet and cash bar. RSVP by Dec. 2 by calling Eileen Sinn (609) 425-8606
or email info@mtcc4u.com Please bring an unwrapped toy to assist us in
making a child happy for the holidays. You will also have the opportunity to
view the Tree of Life display the night of the social.
The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library
are holding a Holiday Book Sale in the Ocean City Free Public Library
Atrium 3-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Donated
and gently used Books, CDs, DVDs, videos, puzzles, etc. will be available.
See fvocfpl.wordpress.com.
The Somers Point Holiday Parade 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at
Dawes Avenue and continues along Shore Road to City Hall, 1 W. New Jer-
sey Ave., where a tree lighting ceremony will take place and complimentary
refreshments and goodies for the kids will be served. This year, the parade
features several oats from local organizations and will be led by the Cub
Scout Pack 87 Color Guard. Mayor Jack Glasser will be the grand marshal
and commence the tree lighting. Call 609-927-2053, ext. 3101.
Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College Holiday Party and
Opening Reception for the Associate Artist Exhibition 5-8 p.m. Fri-
day, Dec. 6 at the Museum, 733 Lily Lake Road, Oceanville. Exhibition
showcases the work of 32 outstanding New Jersey artists. The party will
also feature live music by singer/songwriter Paul Pedersen, and a book sign-
ing with Galloway resident D.C. Stone, author of the thriller, Shadow of
Darkness. Guests will also enjoy 20 percent off museum shop merchandise.
Admission $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students. Members, children 6
and under, and Stockton students receive free admission. Call 609-652-8848
or see www.noyesmuseum.org.
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Mainland Choral Society Christmas Concert
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at Christ Church, Shore Road and
Meyran Avenue, Somers Point. The 25th Anniversary
Christmas concert will feature a mixture of American
composers, traditional music and popular classics of the
20th century. The Choral Society is directed by Elaine
King and accompanied by Debra Roland. A freewill of-
fering will be taken. Call Elaine King, conductor, at 609-
266-8912.
Holiday Children's Craft noon-2 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 7 at the Somers Point branch of the Atlantic County
Library, 801 Shore Road. Bring your kids and make holi-
day crafts for your loved ones or your home. Kids can also
put their mark on a festive mural that will be hung in City Hall. Call 609-
927-2053, ext. 3101.
The Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. in Ocean City, has an-
nounced its 2013 line up. On Saturday, Dec. 7 will be the Annual Messiah
Sing-in with the Atlantic Youth Orchestra 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Tab-
ernacle. This event is free. On Saturday, Dec. 14 will be the Annual Live
Nativity 2 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle. This event is free. See www.
octabernacle.org for more information.
Light Up the Holidays 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Absecon
Lighthouse, Atlantic City. Holiday Cheer, a professional caroling group, will
sing a cappella carols of the season and invite guests to sing along. And to tune
up your singing voice, some holiday cheer of wine and beer, and light refresh-
ments from award winning restaurant Tony Boloney's will
be served. A night climb to view the spectacular Atlantic
City skyline at night is included. Guests will enjoy the of-
cial lighting of a holiday tree and have a chance to do some
holiday shopping in the gift shop. Tickets are $20 per per-
son to benet Absecon Lighthouse, and can be reserved by
calling Absecon Lighthouse at 609-449-1360.
Ventnor Holiday Parade noon Saturday, Dec. 7
from Cornwall and Ventnor avenues. Lineup begins at 11
a.m. at the public works complex located at the corner of
Cornwall and Winchester avenues. Groups or individuals
who want to participate should call Patti Kedziora 609-
823-7900.
Make Your Own Gift Wrap Craft 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the
Pleasantville branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Lu-
ther King Jr. Ave. This craft project is suggested for ages 6 and older and
registration is required. Participants create a distinctive wrapping to give
their holiday gifts an extra-special touch. All materials are provided. Call
609-641-1778.
Dickens of A Holiday Craft Fair 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at
the Mays Landing branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut
Ave. The craft fair is free and open to all ages. Vendors display and sell locally
produced crafts. Proceeds benet the Atlantic County Library Foundation's
support of programs in the Atlantic County Library System/Mays Landing
branch. Call 609-625-2776.
Pet Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Pet Pros
Pet Supplies, 112 Woodland Ave., Somers Point. Cost is $9.95 per picture.
A portion of the price is donated to an animal rescue. Appointment is sug-
gested but not necessary. Call 609-927-3232.
Holiday Gingerbread House Craft 1:30 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at
the Hammonton branch of the Atlantic County Library System, 451 Egg
Harbor Road. This craft event is open to all ages, and registration is required.
Participants can pick up the gingerbread recipe and the construction tem-
plate at the library. Other materials, including mortar and decorations are
provided. Call 609-561-2264.
Galloway's Annual Santa and Character Breakfast 8:30 and 11:30
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Historic Smithville Inn, Galloway. Cost is $13
for adults, $12 children. Reservations are required. Call 609-652-8657.
26th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the
Atlantic City Free Public Librarys Main Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., At-
lantic City. Afro-One Dance, Drama and Drum Theatre will perform songs,
poetry and traditional and contemporary dances, while also teaching about
the holidays background and principles. Call 609-345-2269, ext. 3112.
Adult Evening of Cheer 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at the Wil-
liam Morrow Beach on Bay Avenue in Somers Point. Carolers will stroll
along Bay Avenue and Shore Road until 10 p.m., lling the air with holi-
day songs. They will also visit Somers Points many taverns and eateries.
Participating restaurants include the Anchorage Tavern, Charlies Bar and
Restaurant, Gregorys Restaurant and Bar and Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro.
Each restaurant will be featuring a special holiday cocktail to commemorate
the evening. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Great Bay Art Gallery
from 5 to 8 p.m. at 829 Bay Ave. which will be decorated and serving light
refreshments. Call 609-927-2053, ext. 3101.
Christmas Boutique 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 7 at Christ Epis-
copal Church, 157 Shore Road, Somers Point. Get all of your Christmas
shopping done in one location. Call 609-226-5334.
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Breakfast with Santa 8:30-9:45
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Hamilton
Mall's food court. Sponsored by the
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Cape Community College. The chefs
and students at the Academy will pre-
pare pancakes, bacon, sausage, mufns and Danish. In addition to meeting
Santa, Mrs. Claus and other favorite holiday characters, children can enjoy
the magic of award-winning magician Chad Juros. Tickets are $5 can be
purchased now at the customer service desk at Hamilton Mall, 4403 Black
Horse Pike, Mays Landing, or the day of the event, based on availability.
Proceeds benet the Spread the Magic Foundation. Call 609-343-4923.
Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 8 at Trinity Masonic
Lodge No. 79, 563 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township. Holiday dance per-
formance by Miss Margot's Ensemble Arts Dance Studio. Visit with Santa.
Tickets $10 adults, $6 children.
Movie in Pajamas The Polar Expres 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the
Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton. Sponsored by the Hammonton
Mothers Club, DiDonato Family Fun Center, Toy Market and Batastini
Orthodontics. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and
fuzziest slippers and cuddle up on the oor on a blanket, sleeping bag or a
pillow to watch this holiday classic. Floor seating is on a rst come rst serve
basis. Tickets are $8 general admission and can be purchased online at www.
hammontonmothersclub.com. Children 1 and under are free. Call Sheryl at
609-502-7588.
Christmas Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Holy Spirit
High School, Absecon. There will be more than 100 crafters with a unique
variety of crafts and gifts, homemade food and baked goods. Free parking
and admission. New this year, "Drop and Shop" with Mrs. Claus. Parents
can drop their child off in a secure classroom with Mrs. Claus for stories and
crafts while they enjoy some uninterrupted shopping. Photos by Leenie will
be taking pictures with Santa from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 609-335-5884.
An Olde English Christmas 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 at Stockton
Performing Arts Center, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, on
Jim Leeds Road in Pomona, Galloway Township. The South Jersey Area
Wind Ensemble will delight the audience. All tickets are $17 and may be
ordered online at http://stocktonpac.org/or by calling the Box Ofce at 609-
652-9000.
Christmas at the Flanders Luncheon 11 a.m.-2 -p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 11 at the Flanders Hotel, 11th and the Boardwalk, Ocean City. The
Cape-Atlantic Christian Women's Connection invites you to their annual
luncheon. Light refreshments from 10:30-11:30 a.m. while Sandy Swagler
plays Christmas music on the piano. Handmade Christmas crafts by Ellie
Beebe will be available for purchase. The all-inclusive luncheon price is $25.
Free nursery is available by reservation. Call Judy at 609-457-7947 or Joyce
at 856-765-3775.
The Nutcracker 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and 1 and 5 p.m. Satur-
day, Dec. 14 at Stockton Performing Arts Center, Pomona. Tickets are $32.
Childrens tickets are $12 when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be
ordered online at www.stocktonpac.org or by calling the Box Ofce at 609-
652-9000.
Bay-Atlantic Symphony Annual Holiday Concert Series 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13, at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May
and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Richard Stockton College Campus Cen-
ter Theater, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway. Tickets start at $25 and may be
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wonderful time of the year
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cast of professional singers and dancers will present a high-energy, family-
oriented, song and dance tribute to the holidays, directed and choreographed
by Ocean City Theatre Company artistic director Michael Hartman. With
a new theme for 2013, the show features songs from holiday cinematic hits
and a brand new set. The show kicks off with a brand new song that was
composed specically for the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company by
award-winning composers Keith Wilson and Juan Cantu. Catch this family
musical revue 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Ocean City Music Pier,
Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Admission is $18 for adults and $15 for
kids under 12. For tickets, call 609-525-9300, see www.ocnj.us/boxofce or
visit the community services ofce in City Hall. Lights, Camera, Christ-
mas is sponsored by Gillians Wonderland Pier. See www.oceancitytheatre-
company.com for more information.
The Rio Grande branch of Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union is col-
lecting gifts for their Starsh Angel Tree to benet the Hamers School of
Karate Christmas Party for children less fortunate on Saturday, December
14 from noon to 4 p.m. at Martin Luther King Community Center, 207
West Main Street, in Whitesboro. Every year approximately 100 children be-
tween the ages of 3 and 10 from the community are invited to attend. Con-
sider helping our credit union spread some holiday joy and most importantly
some much deserved Christmas cheer for these children. Stop by the credit
union at 3317 Route 9 S in Rio Grande and select a starsh tag from the tree
in the lobby starting Tuesday, November 12. Unwrapped gifts should be
returned to the credit unions lobby and placed under the tree with the tag
attached by Monday, December 9. For more information about the gift drive
to benet the Hamers School of Karate Christmas Party, please call Jersey
Shore Federal Credit Union at (609) 646-3339 ext. 110 or visit us online at
www.jerseyshorefcu.org.
Breakfast with Santa 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 14 in the cafeteria of
the Ventnor Educational Community Complex, 400 N. Lafayette Ave. The
Ventnor Home and School Association and the eighth-grade dance commit-
tee will host the pancake breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $5 for kids, $10 for
adults, $7 for seniors and a family of four for $25. Shore Entertainment, face
painting and balloon art will all be there. Santa will be stopping by for photos
and the Secret Santa Sale store will be open for kids to purchase items for less
than $5. For information, email the HSA vhsa327@gmail.com.
Joy to the World: A Christmas Story 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
Dec. 14 and 15 at St. Bernadette's Church, 1421 New Road, Northeld. The
Adult and Young People's Choirs of St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish present
Joy To The World a Christmas Story set to music. Admission is free. An
optional love offering will be taken. Call Bettie Timm at 609-926-7610.
Pictures, Visits with Santa Claus noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at
the Pomona Volunteer Fire Company, 225 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway
Township. Refreshments and more. Call 609-652-7675 or 609-412-1534.
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One of the best parts about
holiday entertaining is spend-
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and family. If youre rushing
around trying to cook and pre-
pare everything, your food may
taste great, but youre missing
out on a key element of the
season-togetherness.
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conversation, say cooking ex-
perts.
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holiday gathering-both a deli-
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ty time with your friends and
family, says Christy Jordan,
author of the new cookbook
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collection of budget-conscious,
kid-friendly recipes designed
for busy families.
Jordan is offering this handy
checklist for a more fullling holiday entertaining season:
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Shop for groceries and make dessert.
If I know I am going to have company, I like to make my dessert a few
days ahead of time so when its time for dessert, I know all I have to do is cut
and serve! says Jordan.
Jordan points out that refrigerator cakes are wonderful for holiday enter-
taining, because they can be made in advance and actually get better as the
days go by. They also taste great cold.
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Many entres can be made ahead of time, such as chilly weather soups
and stews. Casseroles also do very well if assembled ahead of time and then
placed covered in the fridge to be baked just before supper.
You may also consider doubling your recipe and freezing half for later
use. Since the season is a busy time of year, having extra meals on hand can
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I like to have as many things done as possible before company arrives so
I have more time to enjoy my guests, says Jordan.
Making most of the meal beforehand can save you valuable minutes just
before supper to bake fresh bread-a true treat and easy to make.
More useful cooking and entertaining tips can be found at www.South-
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on the Atlantic City Board-
walk in front of Tropicana
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tas best and get ready for
some charitable fun. Registration takes place from 7-9 p.m. at Hooters in
The Marketplace. Advance tickets are available at www.runningofthesantas.
com for $10 in advance or in person on the day of the run for $20. A portion
of the proceeds will benet the Ellie Koerner Leukemia Foundation.
Doug Murdock Meistersingers 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec 15 at Christ
Episcopal Church, Shore Road and Meyran Avenue, Somers Point. The
Meistersingers will be presenting the Traditional Festival of Advent Les-
sons and Carols that celebrates the preparation and foretelling of Christmas.
All are invited to attend the service. Call Betty 609-965-4499/609-665-3528.
Holiday Card Tree 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Atlantic City Free
Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave. Participants will make a holiday card
tree using pictures from holiday cards. Cut, staple and stack pictures from
recycled holiday cards to make a colorful holiday decoration a holiday tree.
Cards are supplied by the instructor or participants can bring their own fa-
vorites. Call 609-345-2269, ext. 3050.
Suite Inspiration, The Choral Band, has used its annual Christ-
mas concert to raise over $15,000 for local and international charities over
the years. But for this year, its 19th edition titled A Suite Christmas Cel-
ebration, the cause is personal. One of our groups founding members,
Maureen Senese, has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, explained
Judy Transue, the Suites producer. Mo has fought this disease with dignity
and strength - and we continue to have faith and hope for a cure. Each year,
we perform a benet Christmas concert to help people in need. This year,
we thought there would be no better charity than to help research treatments
for this disease. So this Christmas we present A Suite Christmas Celebra-
tion for Maureen - and for a cure! The band, based out of St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Church in Absecon, regularly features six guitarist-vocalists and a
percussionist. Special guest artists for this years concert include Maureens
son, Mikey Senese on piano, Judys daughter, Nikki Transue as vocalist,
and harpist Barbara Gallagher. This free, 90-minute benet concert features
popular and spiritual Christmas music from around the world, a fun sing-a-
long segment, and a visit from a guy in a red suit who is known for his ying
reindeer. After-concert refreshments will be served. The concert is open to
all on Sunday, December 15 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church,
591 New Jersey Avenue in Absecon. Donations to MMRF, the Multiple
Myeloma Research Foundation, will be accepted at the concert or online at:
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Lunch with Santa 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Main Street Ameri-
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more children. Children under 1 free. Parents are requested to bring one
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Time is in short supply during the holiday season. Between
the shopping, cooking, baking and wrapping, there seems to be
precious few hours to tackle anything else.
Those who desire an old-fashioned, homemade holiday can
still experience all of the seasonal magic by deferring some of the
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Much of the splendor of the holiday season comes directly
from the intricately decorated houses and storefronts.
Twinkling lights and garlands of fresh pine boughs can in-
stantly transform any building. Decorating a home can take an en-
tire day or more, but delegating the work to a decorating service will provide you
with professional-looking results as well as free time to tackle other obligations.
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What would the holiday season be without the sweet treats and inviting
smells of freshly baked goods?
The cooler weather is an ideal time to turn on the oven and whip up a batch
of cookies or cakes with the aroma of pungent cinnamon and nutmeg. Others
would prefer desserts that provide homemade air without the effort.
Local bakeries experience an upswing in business this time of year as shop-
pers ock to choose among the pastries, cookies and pies in display cases.
Whether a dessert comes directly from your kitchen or that of a local con-
fectionary shop, chances are guests will enjoy each delectable bite.
If you have a custom-order dessert in mind, consult with the bakery well in
advance to ensure your dessert will be available when hosting friends and family.
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Roasts and lavish tables are part of the holiday season, but so are
the corporate parties and cocktail events that comprise a social season.
Catering a party is an easy way to offer guests delicious food with
minimal work. Local caterers can provide everything from sit-down
dinners to buffet spreads.
Some restaurants that do not normally cater events may offer
special packages this time of year.
Different customers are vying for the services of caterers with-
in a small window of time. Contract with a preferred caterer early
on to guarantee you can benet from their services.
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Social calendars ll up come November and December.
When hosting a gathering of coworkers, family or friends, choose local
venues for social events so travel to and from the party is easier on guests.
Parties can take place anywhere, including movie theaters, bowling alleys,
wine stores, and indoor oral nurseries.
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Shopping at local vendors often means more personalized service and a
less stressful experience.
Develop a rapport with a favorite shop owner so that he or she can alert
you to private sales or put coveted items on the side.
A specialty store may have that unique gift not easily found elsewhere, and
shop owners may be able to special-order bulk gifts. Smaller retailers may also
offer specialized services, such as gift-wrapping or personal shopping.
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ning of the holiday
season. Ever since the Gimbel
Brothers Department Store in
Philadelphia put up the rst
Thanksgiving Day Parade in
1920, this decade became well
known as the golden era of cel-
ebration, revelry and joy.
Channel the spirit of the
1920s, by adding twists to your
classic holiday celebration.
From food to music to wine,
there are plenty of stress-free
ways to bring the lighthearted
fun from this bygone era back
to your holiday party:
Skip owers. Instead,

create drama with eye-catching
centerpieces of feather plumes
draped in long strands of faux
pearls. Its a simple way to give
the room a classic look.
For a real crowd pleaser,

ll the room with the smooth
sounds of Louis Armstrong,
Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holi-
day. Or use the room as your
canvas to evoke the cozy atmo-
sphere of a Norman Rockwell
painting.
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to life with a vibrant wine that
ts every budget for under $10.
According to French law and
following a century-old tradi-
tion, Beaujolais Nouveau is
released annually on the third
Thursday of November with celebrations around the world. The rst wine
of the harvest, Beaujolais Nouveau is versatile and food-friendly the per-
fect wine for every festive gathering. Traditionally served slightly chilled,
this fruit-forward wine will please red and white wine lovers alike.
Whether youre serving fun appetizers or a classic holiday meal, Georg-
es Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau is a great go to wine for a wide variety of
dishes. To learn more about the history of the wine, visit www.Duboeuf.
com.
To add extra elegance to your table, try a splash of 1920s style and serve
the wine in crystal glassware on
etched, vintage silver trays.
For another fresh spin on

the classic taste of the Golden
Age, serve up this menu of
1920s-inspired dishes: curried
deviled eggs, chorizo-stuffed
mushrooms and cider glazed
roast turkey. For dessert, bite-
sized lemon cakes add a sweet
surprise everyone will love.
Try out this tempting twist
on the classic deviled eggs
recipe from the 1920s, a perfect
pairing with Beaujolais Nou-
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Ingredients
6 eggs
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
teaspoon cayenne pepper
teaspoon kosher salt
Paprika, for garnish
Directions:
Place eggs in a saucepan and
cover with enough cold water
to cover the eggs by two inches.
Bring water to a boil. Turn the
heat to low, cover, and cook for
1 minute. Remove from heat,
and still covered, let rest for 12
minutes. Gently crack the egg
shells and peel under cool running water, drying on paper towels. Slice
eggs in half lengthwise. Reserve whites on a platter, and transfer the yolks
to a bowl. Using a fork, mash yolks with all ingredients (except the gar-
nish). Mix well, and evenly spoon mixture into whites. Sprinkle lightly
with paprika and serve.
Yield: One dozen deviled eggs
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tion is not required. Call 609-625-2776, ext. 6338.
Miracle on 34th Street 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
21 at The Levoy Theatre, 130 N. High St., Millville. Re-
visit the timeless classic in the presentation of the full-
length movie and sing along. Tickets $10. Call (856)
327-6400 or see www.Levoy.net.
Live Nativity 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Assumption Regional
Catholic School, 146 S. Pitney Road, Galloway. Presented by Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Parish. A Christmas tree lighting will take place at 5 p.m.
Walk the scene at the manger in Bethlehem portrayed by student actors.
Live animals from Barnyard Friends including a real camel. Inside will be
choirs, dancers, Atlantic County 4-H train display, photos with St. Nicho-
las, food and refreshments. See www.archgalloway.org or email christine-
abruno@comcast.net.
Holiday Storytelling/Crafts 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Atlantic
City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave. Megan Hicks (storyteller and
origami swami) brings Greetings from the Grinch, who is sending stories
and poems about holidays gone horribly, hilariously wrong, starting with
the night when Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Call 609-345-2269,
ext. 3050.
Holiday Magic 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at the Atlantic County
Library in Mays Landing, second oor. Magic show sponsored by Atlantic
County Parks featuring the Great Haldini. Free, but register early, space is
limited. Call 609-625-7000, ext. 5431.
Ocean City's First Night Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Ocean City. Buttons
for this years First Night celebration in Ocean City are now on sale at www.
rstnightocnj.com. The cost of the button is $15 and includes access to all
First Night activities. First Night is Ocean Citys volunteer-run, alcohol-free
celebration of New Years Eve. The event includes tons of activities for chil-
dren and families at locations along the Ocean City Boardwalk throughout
the city. A full schedule of activities is posted on the First Night website.
New this year is First Night at OCHS Stadium, including an ice rink. The
evening is capped off by a reworks display at midnight. This years First
Night button was designed by Ocean City High School junior Amy Phillips
and features the Ocean City Fishing Clubs 14th Street Fishing Pier. This
is the clubs 100th anniversary. In addition to First Night, Ocean City hosts
First Day activities, including First Dip in the ocean and First Run.
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hether your end-of-year festivities involve mistletoe and ho-ho-
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holidays of all cultures seem to have one thing in common: baking.
Food is an integral part of many celebrations, and whether it's Christmas,
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or a family get-together, chances are there's a baked
good in attendance.
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never made before, or want to experiment with favorites from other holiday
traditions. Whatever dish you make this holiday season, these baking basics
help ensure success:
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A variety of delectable ingredients is one of the many things to love about
holiday baking, but some staples show up in many recipes. Plain white our
is the foundation of many holiday baked goods, so be sure to keep plenty on
hand. Baking soda and baking powder are also frequent necessities, as are
eggs and sugar (white, powdered and brown).
While peppermint may be apropos for Christmas cookies and candies, and
cinnamon and cloves impart ethnic air to Kwanzaa recipes, vanilla is one
avor that appears in nearly every tradition. This year, add Nielsen-Massey
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract to your pantry. Your holiday reci-
pes will benet from the complex and superior vanilla avor provided by the
Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract as it enhances and deepens the
other ingredients in your baking.
When buying ingredients it is important to remember that quality counts.
Higher quality ingredients may be slightly higher in price, but you'll likely
need less of them. Keep these staples on hand in your pantry, and you'll be
ready to tackle any holiday recipe, whether tried-and-true or new and daring.
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Pre-cooking preparation will help ensure top kitchen performance. Be-
fore you dive into a new recipe, sit down at the kitchen table and read it
- beginning to end - twice. Make two lists of ingredients; one for items you
already have in your well-stocked pantry, and a second for items you'll need
to buy. Check to be sure you have the necessary bake ware. Nothing's worse
than having all your ingredients assembled only to realize you loaned your
spring form pan to your sister last year and never got it back.
Once you have all the ingredients and utensils you need, line them up
and get started. Prep pans per the recipe directions, such as greasing cake
pans or covering cookie sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to
the required temperature. Since this can take 10 minutes or more, depend-
ing on the age of your oven, it's a good idea to start the oven before you
begin mixing ingredients. Never attempt to bake in an oven that hasn't been
preheated.
Measure dry ingredients rst and set them aside, then measure any "wet"
ingredients such as oil, shortening, eggs or vanilla extract. Sifting dry ingre-
dients improves the overall texture of baked goods and gets rid of any lumps.
Pre-measuring helps ensure a smooth, uninterrupted process when it's time
to begin mixing ingredients together. Be sure to add ingredients according to
the recipe, rather than dumping everything into the bowl at once.
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One of the most common - and worst - baking mistakes is impatience.
Most baked goods require a cooling period before they can be safely removed
from the baking pan, tray or sheet. Some recipes may specify the time need-
ed to allow your cookies or cake to cool, while others might simply advise
you to wait until the item is cool to the touch. Rushing removal can result in
breaking, crumbling, splitting and sticking - the kind of disasters no amount
of icing can cover. After removing your holiday goodies from the oven, set
them on a rack to cool and go do something else. You'll be happy you were
patient when that fully cooled item slides easily out of the pan.
Baking is an exact science - more so than savory cooking that allows room for
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Cream the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl us-
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time, mixing after each addition. Add the our, baking soda, salt, cream of
tartar and cinnamon and mix well. Stir in the macadamia nuts. Chill for two
hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an insulated cookie sheet with
nonstick cooking spray. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the
prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack. Makes three dozen cookies.
When preparing bakery items such as cookies, heres a tip to enhance the
avor intensity of your product: cream the vanilla into the butter or shorten-
ing and sugar rst. This step encapsulates the vanilla and helps prevent avor
loss in low mass/low moisture/high heat cookies.
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cup (1 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups rmly packed dark brown
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Holiday Kids Crafts
Children ages 5 to 12 can make their very own
holiday take-home craft at the Somers Point
Library! Kids can also help decorate a seasonal
mural that will be hung at City Hall. Family
entertainment and refreshments! Supplies
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Saturday, December 7th7pm-10pm
Evening of Cheer
Join traditional Victorian Carolers to celebrate the season!
They will give a short performance at 7pm at the William
Morrow Beach on New Jersey Ave. Afterwards, they will be
strolling, singing and spreading merriment to your favorite
Somers Point taverns and restaurants. Enjoy specialty
holiday cocktail menus as part of the fun!
Sponsored by the Somers Point Recreation Commission and Municipal Drug Alliance.
Friday, December 6th6:30pm
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& Tree Lighting
This festive, annual parade will lead Santa Claus down
Shore Road from Dawes Ave. to New Jersey Ave. and up
to City Hall. Groups and oats from the community
and school will march, including Cub Scout #87 Color
Guard. Watch Santa light the tree and meet him
inside of City Hall for pictures and treats.
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Want to add some interesting taste, texture and depth to your holiday
cooking? Think mushrooms. While most varieties are available year-round,
many foraged choices are at their peak during the holiday season.
A lot of cooks underestimate mushrooms, thinking of just a few com-
mon varieties, says James Parker, a produce buyer for Whole Foods Market.
But mushrooms are incredibly versatile. From earthy and nutty to buttery
and even fruity, mushrooms can add a wide array of avors to dishes.
To get the most out of mushrooms, use them quickly so they remain rm
and blemish-free. Refrigerate them in a paper bag or container that allows
cool air to circulate and make sure theyre not too dry or damp. When ready
to cook, clean mushrooms with a damp cloth or rinse briey and dry with
a towel.
This handy guide can help you experiment with different avors and tex-
tures:
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White button-mild and versatile.
Cremini-rm and avorful.
Portobello-rich and meaty.
Oyster-mild and sweet.
Shiitake-savory and satisfying.
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Chanterelle-nutty and delicate.
Morel-intense and earthy.
Porcini-robust and woodsy.
White Trufe-delicate and aromatic.
Black Trufe-fragrant and avorful.
Want to give a few kinds of mushrooms a try at once? Try this recipe
from Whole Foods Market for Mushroom and Gruyere Quiche, which
serves 6-8 people:
Ingredients
1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, cut into quarters or eighths, depending
on size
1/4 pound portobello mushroom caps, diced
1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and discarded, cut into
quarters
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 frozen 9-inch pie crust, thawed
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 ounces gruyre cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss mushrooms with
onion, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single
layer. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until cooked and rm. Remove from
oven and set aside.
Prick pie shell all over with a fork. Pre-bake shell for 10 to 15 minutes,
until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together heavy cream and eggs with 1 tablespoon thyme, salt
and pepper. In a large bowl, combine roasted mushrooms, onion, gruyere
and remaining thyme. Spread mixture in the bottom of the pie shell evenly.
Pour cream-egg mixture over the mushroom mixture, ensuring the
mushroom mixture is covered. Bake 45 to 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted
into the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.
More cooking tips and recipes can be found at www.WholeFoodsMarket.
com.
Unbutton your wild side in the kitchen by adding mushrooms to your
favorite holiday dish. (StatePoint)
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outh-watering desserts in small bites are all the rage this holiday
season. Guests love the idea of having lots of choices at holiday
gatherings, so more options in smaller portions will be popular
this year.
According to Sissy Biggers, lifestyle expert and former Food Network
Ready, Set Cook! host, smaller bites allow you to stage an elaborate holiday
soiree more easily.
Its easy to create a fun, memorable holiday party with simple entertain-
ing techniques that yield big results! Guests will love the variety of smaller treats
that pack big avors and the simple
addition of decorative touches ef-
fortlessly transform the look of a
room in minutes, she says.
Turning your favorite holiday
recipes into delightful nibbles
is easy, too. Following are some
great entertainment tips for mak-
ing a wider assortment of holiday
treats in smaller bites and serving
them up in style:
* Small bites, big delights -
Turn your favorite holiday recipes
into delightful nibbles, allowing
your guests to sample a larger vari-
ety of treats throughout the party.
* Elegant, dipped desserts
- Theres no need to make every-
thing from scratch. Add some hol-
iday pizzazz to pretzels, fruit, nuts
or cookies using Ghirardellis new
Premium Dark and White Candy
Making & Dipping wafers. Simply
melt the wafers in the microwave
and dip or drizzle over your favor-
ite treats. Its a quick way to dress
up your holiday treats.
* Add a hot chocolate bar
- Let your guests get in the act by
setting up a make-your-own sun-
dae station or a hot cocoa bar. Stock
with chocolate pieces, whipped
cream, and sprinkles. Its not only fun for your guests, but also easy to prepare.
* Decorate with air - Sprinkle glitter on tabletops and place small
glazed pinecones or miniature holiday balls and baubles around the room
to add a chic and decorative touch. Artfully arrange food to add interest to
buffet tables. Position food on tiers using holiday tins in a variety of heights
to create visual interest and maximize often-limited table space.
* Be creative with your presentation - Add are by serving treats in
nontraditional ways - a big margarita glass, small shot glasses or baked small
bites on clear glass pottery.
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delightful dessert recipe:
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Ingredients:
4 cups Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers
8 small water balloons
For mousse:
8 ounces white baking chips
4 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 egg whites
Directions:
In a double boiler over hot
water, melt 2 cups of wafers.
Cool about 5 minutes. Inate bal-
loons to 4 inches in diameter and
tie ends in a knot. Holding bal-
loons by the knot, dip into melted
wafers, tipping to cover balloon
halfway up. Place balloon, knot-
ted side up, on wax paper-lined
baking sheet, holding balloon in
place until it starts to set. Repeat
with remaining balloons to make
8 cups. Place in freezer for 5 min-
utes.
Melt remaining 2 cup of
wafers and repeat dipping pro-
cedure. Place in freezer for
10 minutes. Snip hole in each
balloon to deflate. Carefully
peel away from dessert cups.
Refrigerate until needed. Use
the same day. Fill cups with
ice cream, sorbet, mousse or
fresh fruit such as raspberries
or strawberries.
For mousse:
In double boiler over hot water, melt white chips with liqueur and
water; stir gently to blend. Cool until melted white chips mixture
no longer feels warm to the touch. In large bowl with electric mixer,
beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold cream into melted white chip
mixture. In large bowl with clean mixer, whisk egg whites until soft
peaks form. With rubber spatula, fold egg whites into white chips
mixture. Divide mousse among 6 dessert bowls or glasses. Chill at
least 1 hour.
Makes 8 servings. (BPT)
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Small Business Saturday
November 30th
Skip Black Fridays frantic mall scene and treat yourself to a
more relaxed day of shopping on Saturday instead. Youll nd
fabulous, one-of-a kind gifts at local galleries and shops plus
great eateries and pubs.
Soul of the Season
Saturday, December 14th 6 PM - 9 PM
Over 30 galleries, shops and restaurants join in to provide holiday
shoppers and children of all ages a magical holiday evening.
Horse and carriage rides Free trolley Santas workshop
Live singing and dance performances
Holiday Dazzle
November 12th thru December 20th
Shop the Glasstown Arts District and ll in an entry form for a
chance to win in-store gifts plus an opportunity for a fabulous
$1,000 shopping spree!
Guys Night Out
Saturday, December 21st 5 PM - 9 PM
For shopping and fun!
Gifts for your family and friends. Fun for you! Well help you...
youll get the credit!
Refreshments and special offers at participating stores
Free gift-wrapping
in Millvilles Glasstown Arts District
Explore downtown Millvilles holiday charm. Youll discover
delicious dining choices, fun pubs, ne art to hang or wear,
live entertainment and unique boutique shopping.
Enjoy the Holiday Season
Millville, NJ
This program is made possible in part by funds from the
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any parents have spent time during the holiday season on endless
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Many gifts have earned must-have status over the years,
and although many of these gifts are forgotten by the time the next
holiday season comes around, certain products have remained time-
less. Some of these more memorable products have even been resur-
rected into newer, modern-day versions of their previous selves.
Heres a look at some of the toys that have made their mark over the last
several decades:
+ Rubiks Cube: The Rubiks Cube
reached the height of its popularity during
the 1980s, when the colorful game puzzle
was mass-marketed to the public. Hun-
garian sculptor and professor of architec-
ture Erno Rubik actually invented what he
dubbed the Magic Cube a decade prior.
Since the products inception, millions of
Rubiks Cubes have been sold across the globe,
making it one of the top-sell-
ing puzzles and toys.
+Cabbage Patch Kids: Adults stormed
stores in the mid 1980s for Cabbage Patch
Kids, which became one of the most popular
toys of the decade. Designed by art student
Xavier Roberts, Cabbage Patch Kids began as dolls
called Little People. The dolls were marketed
with a fantastical story about a cabbage patch
in a magical valley, where dolls were born and
awaited their adoption into loving homes. Cabbage
Patch Kids have been produced by a number of dif-
ferent toy man-
ufacturers through
the years, and shop-
pers can still nd
new incarnations at
stores today.
+Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles started as a comic designed to
parody established popular comics of the early 1980s.
The concept of genetically mutated turtles who pos-
sessed ninja skills quickly caught on and the TMNT
franchise expanded to television shows and scores
of complementary merchandise.
+Beanie Babies: Ty Inc. introduced
a series of plush toys lled with tiny plastic
pellets instead of traditional polyester stuff-
ing in 1993. These pellets made the dolls exible
and cuddly, which played a role in their popularity.
Throughout the 1990s, children collected as
many of the Beanie Babies as they could,
though some of the dolls were more cov-
eted than others. Ty ceased production of
Beanie Babies in 1999 with a bear called The
End, but it wasn't long before new Beanie Babies
were manufactured for a new generation of children
to collect.
+Tickle Me Elmo: The hottest toy of the 1996
giving season was Tickle Me Elmo, a plush doll
based on the beloved Sesame Street monster. When
prompted, Elmo would laugh, giggle and gyrate to
the delight of kids and adults alike. Tickle Me Elmo caused mass
frenzy at stores during the 1996 holiday season, as
shoppers swarmed toy stores to get their hands
on the top toy of the year.
+Nintendo DS: The Ninten-
do DS, rst offered in 2004, was
the rst Nintendo console
released in North America
before it was released in Ja-
pan. With its dual screens (the lower
being a touchscreen) and portability factor,
the handheld device became one of the most
popular gifts for young gamers.
+ Zhu Zhu Pets: Interactive, robotic
hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets rst appeared
on the scene in 2009. Their name was
derived from Mandarin Chinese and
translates to little pig. These small toys
could be set to explore their
environment or simply emit
cooing sounds in the nurturing mode.
+Nintendo Wii: In addition to the Sony Playstation
and Microsofts Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii became
the latest in a history of must-have video game con-
soles in the early 21st century. Games on the Wii were
interactive through the use of motion-sensing hand con-
trollers and other gaming interfaces. The later release of
the Wii Fit package made the Nintendo Wii even more
popular.
+ Monster High Dolls: With their ghoulish good
looks, Monster High action gures were one of the most
gifts of 2012. The dolls are based on a series of young
adult novels modeled after Twilight, though the Mon-
ster High dolls are targeted to younger children than items
associated with the wildly popular Twilight series.
It remains to be seen which toy will become this sea-
sons must-have item.
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Bouncy, the worlds tallest
snowman, a 30 ft. inatable.
There will also be a Dixie
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20 adults or 30 children, a
trackless train ride around
the ice rink and an up and
down Peanut the Elephant
Ride. These attractions will
be available from 4 to 8 p.m.
Pony rides are scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. at the same location.
Skates will be provided for use at the 80 ft. by 40 ft. rink at the 5th St.
Parking lot or First Nighters may bring their own. The rink can accom-
modate up to 100 skaters at a time.
The 6th St. Sports and Civic Center will feature four new inatables
from 4 to 7 p.m. The Fabulous Grease Band
will entertain there from 9 p.m. till midnight.
Gillians Wonderland Pier will not be open
for First Night due to construction.
Ocean Citys popular New Years Eve Gala
roared back in 2013 just two months after Su-
per Storm Sandy entertaining 10,000 people.
Admission remains at just $15 per person, The
Best Entertainment Value at the Jersey Shore.
Admission buttons are available on line at
www.rstnightocnj.com, can be ordered by
credit card by calling (609) 399-1412 and are
also available at the Information Welcome
Center on the new 9th Street Causeway.
Buttons will soon be available at Staintons Square, 8th and Asbury Ave.
in Ocean City.
This years program, its 22nd consecutive edition, starts with opening
ceremonies at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace 4 p.m. and
concludes with a spec-
tacular reworks display
at midnight.
Headliners this year
will be the Original
Blue Notes performing
at the Music Pier Au-
ditorium at 8 and 9 p.m.
and the Trammps sched-
uled at that venue 10 and
11 p.m.
In addition, First
Night offers an extensive
program of entertain-
ment including a chil-
drens show Rapunzel
and the Broadway Hit
Smokey Joes Caf; pop-
ular Juggler, Chris Ivey;
nationally acclaimed,
magician, Chad Juros;
the Jungle John Animal
Show; Broadway By Re-
quest; the Grease Band;
the Norristones Doo Wop performers; the Ocean City Pops Orchestra; the
Dinosaur Zoo in the High School gym; the Mainstage Singers, Allo Magic
and fun, the Turtle Singers; Dan Chain, Mentalist; the Lucky Guess Game
Show; world renowned Abbott and Costello performers; a Barber Shop
Quartet; the Bubba Fan Gospel Group, the Paisley Pickles, telescope ob-
servation of the skies at the High School Plan-
etarium, the Veggie Tales, the Disney Pixar
movie shown hourly at the Moorlyn Theater
from 6 to 11 p.m. and more.
The Ocean City Restaurant Assn. will again
offer A Taste of the Jersey Shore with hour-
ly seating from 4-8 p.m. in the High School
Cafeteria. Book reservations and see extensive
menu on line at www.EatInOCNJ.com.
There will be free parking at City lots and a
free jitney service to take First Nighters to en-
tertainment spots. Complete information will
be in the program book provided to all First
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one of the attractions on New Years Eve. The snowman arrived through the photographic
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