Friday, December 30, 2011
We asked some local wine shops about some options for whatever your taste.
The new year is fast approaching, and folks all over the globe will be celebrating. Here in Somerset County, we want to help you find the right drinks for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Mike DiFabrizio, owner of The Wine Rack in The Hills, said that flavored vodkas are very popular this year — including Smirnoff's Fluff, which is marshmallow flavored. Jalapeno-flavored vodka and any drinks flavored with pomegranate also have been requested by customers, he said. Of course champagnes always are in demand, he said. Veuve Clicquot is a time-honored favorite at $42.99, DiFabrizio said. The reasonably priced Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco, is a big seller at $9.99. he said. Gary’s Wine and Marketplace, which boasts a location in …
Residents don't have to leave Hillsborough to have a good time on New Year's Eve.
As the holidays wind down, New Year's celebrations take center stage for the weekend's activities. Luckily, residents don't need to travel far to find a New Year's Eve party. With several restaurants and Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 Here’s what’s happening this weekend: Drop-in Game Week What/When: Friday, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Bridgewater Township Library Why Go: Because you know it is no fun to spend a week off from school sitting in the house, so it's better to head over to the library to play board games like Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, Connect Four, and more. Cost: Free Annual New Year’s Eve Party When/Where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 3. Why Go: What is better than bringing in the New Year …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Seven ideas from candy cane martinis to peppermint fudge.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
'Tis the season of the candy cane. Those red and white striped sticks of peppermint goodness are one of my favorite holiday treats. Oh man, I love those suckers. But no matter how much you love them, there comes a time when you just don't want to suck on your fourth candy cane of the day. Whether your Christmas tree is decorated with them, you have a bowl filled with them, or a friend scores a batch at Costco, it's time to get creative with your supply. Here are seven ideas to help you shovel through that candy cane blizzard: Candy canes are one of the most festive treats of the season. They go hand in hand with holiday music: sure, you run the risk of overdosing, but enjoy them while you can because you'll soon be without them for another…
Hillsborough Patch looks back on some of the iconic images from 2011's top news stories.
It's been a long year in Hillsborough, as residents, officials, and local businesses know. With hurricanes, visits from the Governor and First Lady, police and teacher contract negotiations, it's a year for iconic images too. The slideshow includes some of the images from the year's top stories.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
If Santa left a new iPhone or Android under the tree, get access to local news and events.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Did you get a new smartphone for Christmas? Here's a quick guide how to get Patch on your iPhone or Android devices. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in your neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep you engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. You can download the Patch app for iPhones here. Patch’s features include: Plus, you can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer opinions are extremely valued, so please send app feedback to the Patch team. Patch Places for Android Patch Places for Android is the go-to directory of local businesses in 800…
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital has ways to keep pets safe from holiday mishaps.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
With the holidays here, pet owners should take precautions so that the holiday festivities are happy and healthy for four-legged family members, as well as the humans who love them. "Holiday foods and gifts can pose deadly hazards for family pets," said Dr. Bruce Levinston, owner of the Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital. "Each year, our hospital treats dogs and cats that are poisoned or injured from eating holiday foods, decorations and parts of toys. Pet owners can ensure that their holidays will be safe and happy for every family member by keeping these hazards away from pets and letting guests and relatives know how unsafe they are to dogs and cats." Levinston and the hospital offered tips for keeping pets safe during the holiday …
NORAD tries to predict when you might expect St. Nick coming to your home.
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe …
Friday, December 23, 2011
Gifts bought and wrapped, feasts prepared, movie tickets bought. The holidays are here.
The weeks of preparation paid off—the holidays are here. Hanukkah's underway, and the families who celebrate already have a head start on the preparations. Christmas is around the corner—meaning there aren't a lot of non-religious events this weekend. Luckily, many of the township churches will welcome those who don't worship regularly during the year. And, with a variety of services, there's bound to be one that fits the schedule. For those who don't celebrate Christmas, or don't celebrate religiously, there are a slew of movies—including "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," "The Adventures of Tintin" and more—that opened this week. Here's what's going on this weekend: Christmas Eve in The Hills When/Where: Saturday 1 p.m., the first-ever …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Despite rainy conditions, the Chabad Center celebrated the first night of Hanukkah with its annual menorah lighting.
About 50 people gathered in the rain and cold Tuesday evening as Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life lit the candles on the menorah outside the Peter J. Biondi Building. Afterwards the crowd reconvened in the complexes multi-purpose room for crafts, games refreshments and a Hanukkah-themed magic show.
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Monday, December 19, 2011
No meat, no dairy, no problem!
Whether you shape your holiday cookies in Christmas wreaths or Hanukkah draidles, there's no denying that in December, dessert is the main event. Well, that and shopping, of course! The first time my aunt attempted to make a vegan holiday dessert, we all couldn't help but laugh at the outcome. She followed the recipe for "dessert balls," but they tasted more like desert balls—dry, flaky, leaving your mouth absolutely begging for water. That was back in December 2008. She Googled vegan desserts, and combed through a handful of recipes before landing on the famous peanut-butter dessert balls. Today, a Google search for "vegan desserts" returns more cookies, pies, bars and cakes than one could make in a year. I've followed a few over the …
Laura Madsen
7:29 am on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Oooh, a chocolate martini (regular vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur) garnished with a candy cane works well, too! And you can rim the glasses in tiny broken candy cane pieces also. (Pulverizing them in a zip loc bag with a hammer on top of a cutting board is a good stress reliever! LOL) more ›