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EGLEVSKY BALLET RETURNS Simple ways to give thanks Cozy cooking
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‘Tis The Season For Cooking
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othing brings people together quite like food, especially home cooking. Here are some of the newest and bestselling cookbooks on the market, just in time for the holiday season.
1. Go-To Dinners by Ina Garten
Even Ina Garten, America’s most-trusted and beloved home cook, sometimes finds cooking stressful. To make life easy she relies on a repertoire of recipes that she knows will turn out perfectly every time. Cooking night after night during the pandemic inspired her to rethink the way she approached dinner, and the result is this collection of comforting and delicious recipes that you’ll love preparing and serving. You’ll find lots of freeze-ahead, make-ahead, prep-ahead, and simply assembled recipes so you, too, can make dinner a breeze.
2. The Pasta Queen by Nadia Caterina Munno In the first-ever cookbook from TikTok star and social media sensation Nadia Caterina Munno—a.k.a. The Pasta Queen— is opening the recipe box from her online trattoria to share the dishes that have made her pasta royalty. In this delectable antipasto platter of over 100 recipes, cooking techniques, and the tales behind Italy’s most famous dishes (some true, some not-so-true), Nadia guides
3. The Woks of Life by Bill, Kaitlin, Judy and Sarah Leung
you through the process of creating the perfect pasta, from a bowl of naked noodles to a dish large and complex enough to draw tears from the gods. Whether it’s her viral Pasta Al Limone, a classic Carbonara, or a dish that’s entirely Nadia’s— like her famous Assassin’s Spaghetti—The Pasta Queen’s recipes will enchant even the newest of pasta chefs.
This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family’s Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and one-dish recipes covered—put them all together and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the popular blog The Woks of Life.
4. Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman
5. Somebody Feed Phil The Book by Phil Rosenthal and Jenn Garbee
Phil Rosenthal, host of the beloved Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, really loves food and learning about global cultures, and he makes sure to bring that passion to every episode of the show. Whether he’s traveling stateside to foodie-favorite cities such as San Francisco or New Orleans or around the world to locations like Saigon, Tel Aviv, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, or Marrakesh, Rosenthal includes a healthy dose of humor to every episode—and now to this book.
Deb Perelman is the author of two best-selling cookbooks; one of the internet’s most successful food bloggers; the creator of a homegrown brand with more than a million Instagram followers; and the self-taught cook with the tiny kitchen who obsessively tests her recipes to make sure that no bowls are wasted and that the results are always worth the effort.
6. Better Homes and Gardens 100th Anniversary New Cook Book Better Homes & Gardens celebrates its 100th anniversary with this expanded edition of the “red plaid” cookbook, a trusted staple in kitchens across America since 1930. All-new chapters look back at the history of Better Homes & Gardens, including a “Behind the Kitchen Door” feature about America’s first test kitchen, and a “Then & Now” section comparing
original classics to updated recipes influenced by flavor and current food trends. With more than 1,000 recipes and a photo for each one, the book covers traditional dishes such as brownies and new favorites like cold brew coffee. —Compiled by Christy Hinko
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Eglevsky Ballet Returns To The Tilles Center Eglevsky Ballet, Long Island’s premier ballet company and academy, presents its annual production of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” starring New York City Ballet soloist Miriam Miller as the “Sugar Plum Fairy” and New York City Ballet principal Tyler Angle as the “Cavalier”.
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he production also stars Fox Weather meteorologist (and Instagram and TikTok sensation) Nick Kosir as “Dr. Stahlbaum”, the father of “Clara,” the ballet’s protagonist. Eglevsky Ballet brings the beloved story to the Tilles Center stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning costumes, thrilling choreography and a cast comprised of more than 60 students and the company’s professional dancers. Eglevsky Ballet’s production is the longest, continuously running production on Long Island. Directed and choreographed by Executive Artistic Director Maurice Brandon Curry, Eglevsky Ballet’s production tells the story of a young girl named “Clara” and how a mysterious gift from her godfather, “Herr Drosselmeyer” brings about an enchanted, fantastical dream. The Eglevsky Ballet has presented The Nutcracker as a holiday gift for children of all ages since 1961. This exciting production is a vibrant representation of the trajectory in which Mr. Curry is leading the organization. This year, the role of “Clara” will be danced by professional company member, Briana Laman. The “Nutcracker Prince” will be portrayed by professional company member, Ryan Cavaline. The central first act pas de deux in the prelude to “Waltz of the Snowlflakes” is usually danced by a “Snow Queen” and a “Snow King”. Mr. Curry has the music (his personal favorite in the ballet) performed by the characters “Clara” and “The Nutcracker Prince”. “Having this pas de deux danced by these two characters,” Curry says, “intensifies the connection between the two characters. We see the arc of their relationship and gives the opportunity for Clara’s dream to have a more poignant and personal effect on our audiences.” This year, Eglevsky Ballet is partnering
with Birthday Wishes of Long Island to offer support assistance in their mission. Birthday Wishes provides a birthday gift and a “Birthday-in-a-Box” for children experiencing homelessness. Jamie Rapfogel, the Director of the Long Island Branch states, “We are thrilled to partner with the Eglevsky Ballet and their holiday performance of The Nutcracker this December at the Tilles Center! What a special way to allow the families we serve to experience the magic and delight that this event allows. Just like our mission, of Eglevsky Ballet providing birthday parties to children experiencing homelessness brings feelings of normalcy and joy so does the honor of watching the Eglevsky Ballet’s holiday extravaganza!” Eglevsky Ballet is asking all who attend the performances to bring an unwrapped toy for boys and girls ages 1-17 to donate to Birthday Wishes. Do not miss these performances of The Nutcracker with Long Island’s own Eglevsky Ballet at the Tilles Center on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. and on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Featuring live music provided by the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony and guest stars from New York City Ballet and television, it is a production not to be missed. Tickets may be purchased at the Tilles Center box office or through Ticketmaster.
Cheese Ball Dip BY CHRISTY HINKO
important to consider how easily the dip or spread transfers. Is it scoopable? Is it spreadable? Do you need a sturdy cracker or chip to pair with it? Which utensils are best-suited for the job? Is it served in a bowl or on a plate? Is it served warm or chilled? Dips and spreads are always a crowd-pleaser. Here is one of my personal family recipes.
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Hands down, dips and spreads make the all-time favorites list when it comes to appetizers, but as equally yummy as the finger food appetizer counterparts like deviled eggs, chicken wings, nachos and quesadillas. That said, dips and spreads are in a class of their own.
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he list of possible ingredients is endless, although many have a standard base ingredient, a cream cheese or a sour cream. The added ingredients are wide-ranging too: anything from some of the more savory things like artichokes, avocados, bacon, mushrooms, olives, herbs, spices, beans, cheeses, nuts and seafood to sweets like
Cheese Ball yogurts and fruity mangoes and apples. They are so versatile and come in so many variations and easily complement any holiday, event or occasion. And when you are planning a party, your appetizer menu is one of the first things you might consider, including some of the more preliminary questions to ask yourself when adding a dip or spread to your menu. It’s
8 oz. cream cheese, softened ¼ c. chopped walnuts (or almonds or pecans) 1 Tbsp cooking sherry ¼ c. walnuts, toasted and chopped In medium bowl, combine first three ingredients. Shape into a ball and chill, covered for at least three hours. Roll in toasted walnuts to coat. Serve with crackers; Triscuit or any sturdy cracker, like a flatbread variety, work best. Makes about ½ cup.
Thoughtful Ways To Give Thanks For many Americans, the holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude and spending quality time with loved ones. However, with inflation at 8.2 percent, more than half (54 percent) of consumers plan to spend less on holiday gifts this year. With this in mind, here is a list of three ways to show your loved ones how much you appreciate them this holiday season—without breaking the bank. 1. The average person spends five hours a week cleaning. Taking the initiative to clean up the dirtiest areas of your home will allow you and your loved ones to spend more time together and enjoy the invaluable
gift of peace of mind. 2. When we hear about selfcare, we often think of bubble baths and scented candles. However, 54 percent of people strongly agree that having a completely clean home is one of the most calming feelings. Surprising your loved ones with a clean home will help them relax without the bow. 3. Give the chef in your life a well-deserved break by cooking and cleaning up afterwards. Not only will your loved ones enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, but they will also be thrilled by the sparkling clean kitchen. —Sprayway
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Hit The Off Switch Modems and routers
Hit movie Home Alone made waves about hapless holiday makers leaving their child behind. But in the real world, what gadgets are most likely to have been left on in the home when people head abroad?
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he holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental. com have researched online for the most likely items in the home to be left on and come up with a checklist of things that need to be turned off before leaving the house. As well as saving vital energy and reducing the risk of accidents in your absence, these top tips will also help people save money during the current cost of living crisis. The following steps can identify fire risks, other potential hazards and energy draining sources. But they point out not everything can be turned off, citing burglar and intruder alarms
By turning these off you can also prevent hackers from getting into your wifi as well as saving on power.
Heating
It’s a waste of money and energy to heat the house when you are away in the summer. Consider keeping the heating on very low if on holiday in the winter. which must be checked to see they are in good working order. Switch these things off before heading off on your travels:
Kitchen appliances
Unplugging chargers is a good tactic as they draw power into their power supplies constantly, so you can make an energy and cost saving.
Some of these are worth unplugging to save electricity and reduce the fire risk to your home. But not all—it would be unwise to turn off the fridge and freezer leaving you in a real mess on your return. Weigh up which appliances can safely be turned off.
Lights
Water
Chargers
You need to consider turning lights off, although weighing up if you will have a timer switch to factor in. Sometimes there are lights in the attic, garage or basement which are forgotten about and need to be turned off.
Locate the stopcock and turn off the water before leaving home on your holidays. It’s important as it will help prevent water leaks that can result in expensive floods and damage.
Bone Appétit! The holiday season is the most wonderful time to celebrate with your friends and family, but also with your pets. A recent survey by the leading sustainable and biotech-driven pet food company, Wild Earth, shows that pet parents love including their furry friends on special occasions.
Do something special
Only 6.5 percent of pet owners don’t do anything special with their pets— which means a whopping 93.5 percent of you do. Pets are truly part of our families, so it makes sense that they are involved in our celebrations.
Play dress-up
This year, grab a few sizes of your favorite holiday outfit. People everywhere are dressing their pooches up in their favorite accessories and costumes. A little bow or Santa hat is the perfect addition to any pet’s wardrobe.
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Photo shoot
Gathering the whole family for a photo takes divine intervention, but your pet is always ready to get their cute picture taken. A pet photoshoot is sure to make your pup the star of the holiday card.
Special meal
Bone appétit! The holidays are the time to try out new recipes and cook your family’s traditional favorites. You can whip up a special dish for your pet using clean, high-protein ingredients such as spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots and even cranberry sauce.
Buy a gift
Unwrapping presents isn’t just for our human family. Pets are part of your family too, so treat them to a special and healthy gift you know they will just love. —Wild Earth
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