Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The American Automobile Association estimates that 882,700 Marylanders will travel 50 miles or more Thanksgiving weekend.
Hitting the road this Thanksgiving? You're not the only one. The American Automobile Association estimates that 882,700 Marylanders will travel 50 miles or more Thanksgiving weekend—less than a half-percent increase from last year. Over 90 percent of travelers will travel by automobile. And what do they plan to do after reaching their destination? You guessed it—visiting friends and family, eating and shopping, according to the AAA. This could add congestion to the major roadways serving Perry Hall residents, namely Interstate 95 and Interstate 695. Check this article for traffic updates or follow the map on the Patch Commute page. Also, if you feel like pulling over for a bite early in your trip north, remember that Maryland House is …
Here's the skinny on Baltimore County closures for Turkey Day.
Around Baltimore County, Schools: closed Government offices: closed Courts: closed Parking meters: free Libraries: closed CountyRide: not running MTA: holiday schedule Trash: No collection; residents who would normally have their trash and yard waste collected Thursday should put it out for Friday. Residents who would normally have recycling collected should hold it until the next scheduled collection day. Landfills will be closed Thursday, and open regular hours through the rest of the weekend. Do you know of any businesses that are open for special hours on Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. What are your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? Tell us in the comments. Try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Roasted Winter Squash Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side down on a lightly-oiled baking sheet. Roast for approximately 45 minutes or until flesh is very soft …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Mix 106.5 radio personality Jon Boesche calls the 19th annual food drive recession-proof.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
ShopRite shoppers and other Baltimore locals filled an MTA bus full of food and other non-perishable items faster than any year before, according to Mix 106.5 DJ Jon Boesche. Boesche and fellow radio personality Maria Dennis were on hand at ShopRite Saturday evening thanking generous shoppers for donating to the 19th annual Stuff A Bus food drive for the Maryland Food Bank. “I haven’t seen anything that denotes a recession or hard times. This bus has filled up quicker than any years past,” Boesche said, participating in his sixth Stuff A Bus event. He was cut off by a woman wanting to say hello after contributing an entire grocery cart full of just-bought food items. The woman handed six yellow bags to two Calvert Hall student-volunteers …
Friday, November 16, 2012
The organization is set to deliver Thanksgiving meals to a record number of families next week.
The United Way of Central Maryland will hand out turkeys to 140 families in Essex as part of its annual Harvest of Plenty campaign. The distribution will take place Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church at 1601 Old Eastern Ave. The turkeys are among 3,000 meals the United Way is providing in central Maryland. The organization will serve 596 meals in Baltimore County, according to a press release. The organization is feeling the burden of heightened unemployment and rising food costs. In the press release, officials say calls to its health and assistance hotline are up, and for this year's Harvest of Plenty campaign, the United Way is distributing the most meals in the harvest program's 20-year history. Donations …
If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.
There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or shopping at a certain store in town that helps make the turkey taste all the better. Read up on area deals on your Thanksgiving turkey. Where do you go in Essex and Middle River to get ingredients for your turkey? What's your secret recipe? Tell us in the comments! If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can try any of the recipes below to add a new kick to your feast. If you're attending someone else’s dinner, hopefully their turkey will taste as good as one of these! Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water. An Allrecipes.com …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Where are you buying your gobbler this holiday?
It's just about turkey time, but how much are you willing to spend on this year's Thanksgiving bird? Expect turkey prices to be slightly higher this year, reports the American Farm Bureau Federation, rising from $21.57 to $22.23 for the average 16-pound turkey. The 66-cent price increase is attributed to a slight rise in demand, rather than a supply shortage. For most American families, the turkey remains the main attraction and most expensive part of the meal, according to the AFBF. Check out our roundup of turkey prices at stores in and around the Essex area. Prices were gathered from the store's weekly circulars and calls to sales associates. Some prices require minimum purchases and quantities are limited. Contact store for details. …
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Patch editor Ron Snyder thanks the community for their support and wishes everyone a happy holiday season.
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- Ron Snyder
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving took on a whole new meaning for me this holiday season. I learned there are still many great people in this world who care about their fellow human beingS. My family and I are so thankful for all the people that came forward to offer support to my family’s effort to raise $13,000 for a service dog for my 8-year-old son, William Snyder, a brain cancer survivor. So many people worked so hard to help us accomplish this goal. There were friends, family, co-workers, people we hadn’t spoken to in years and people we never knew before we entered this journey. We are so thankful for groups like Ravens Nest 8, who helped organize several fundraisers for William, including a car wash and a benefit that raised $9,200. There was also …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The head coaches will be the first brothers to compete against each other in an NFL game when the Ravens host the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh remembers as a child converting sleeveless T-shirts into different Big Ten uniforms and competing in makeshift football games against his younger brother, Jim. They also played basketball with a tennis ball and a wire hanger rim and threw snowballs against a tree, along with countless other contests the Harbaugh brothers would come up with. “We both competed with each other and against each other,” said John Harbaugh during a national conference call with reporters. “I know one thing: [I] couldn't have anybody tougher to compete against or anybody more challenging to compete against every single day.” That sibling rivalry will take on a whole new dimension at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at M&T Bank Stadium when John …
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Adding the right bottle of wine can help improve the quality of a holiday meal.
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- Ron Snyder
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Finding the right turkey is just part of putting together the perfect Thanksgiving meal. Selecting the right bottle of wine can be the perfect complement for any dish. But knowing what wine to pick can be difficult for many people. After consulting with several wine experts, here are six selections to consider for your holiday meal. Those selections, with a complete description of the wine, include: Here are five places in the Essex-Middle River area to assist you in your search for the perfect bottle of wine:
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