Friday, December 14, 2012
Patch editors from across Chicagoland share some of their favorite Christmas recipes.
Patch.com editors from across the Chicago area dug into their cookbooks and came back with some of their favorite holiday recipes to share with readers. We hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays! Share your favorite holiday recipes with Patch! Send your recipe as well as any photos to Editor Amie Schaenzer at amie.schaenzer@patch.com and we will include your recipe in this article.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens opens its Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights Show on Friday, Nov. 23.
Loyola University Chicago’s Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is once again getting decked out for its annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show. Staff and Vernon Hills public works crews are putting the final touches on hundreds of displays outside and decorations inside for the light show’s Nov. 23 opening. “We are so pleased to share another holiday season with the public,” said Kevin Ginty, general manager at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. “It is one of our favorite times of the year, and we are thrilled to host the open house with Santa for a second year. It brings such joy!” Cuneo’s grounds will open for a drive-thru tour the estate’s 97 acres. Visitors can enhance their experience by tuning into the local radio station 107.1 FM for a …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Libertyville's downtown will be bustling over the next few weeks with several holiday festivities for the entire family to enjoy.
Begin your holiday season in downtown Libertyville where annual festivities will help put you in the spirit. Events are happening November 23 through December 9. The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for Nov. 23. Enjoy refreshments at St. Lawrence Church, 125 W. Church St. from 6-7 p.m. The tree lighting with Santa's arrival is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Cook Memorial Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. Then take a walk through the shops of Mainstreet from 4-9 p.m. for holiday promotions. Children can shop during the Children's Holiday Shoppe at Petranek's Pharmacy, 426 N. Milwaukee Ave. from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8. Children can purchase gifts of up to $5, then help Santa's Elves. Don't forget to get a picture taken with Santa and Mrs. …
Three Libertyville food pantries could use an extra hand this holiday.
Thanks to several local food pantries hundreds of less fortunate families will receive the help they need this holiday season. The Libertyville Township Food Pantry, the pantry at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Mobile Food Pantry of First Presbyterian Church are working for the good of the community. Now, as the weather changes and the fresh produce runs low, pantries are in need of help, by food and monetary donations and by volunteers to help distribute food. The Libertyville Township Food Pantry has served more than 380 families this year. Linda Blatnik, the Township's social worker said they will take any types of donations, and that the pantry is currently running low on canned vegetables. Blatnik said volunteers are also …
Where you and the children can spot the jolly old elf this season.
There are several opportunities for your family to meet up with Santa Claus this holiday season. And, you don't have to go very far to do it. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a stop at Libertyville's Village Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 23 at Cook Memorial Park, 413 North Milwaukee Ave,. The duo will be on hand to help light the Village's tree at 7 p.m., then they will be available for photos. Register now for Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 15 at Crawford Warming House on Lake Street. Santa is sneaking away to enjoy breakfast with the kids, take pictures and sing Christmas carols. The event begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $10/person, children under 2 are $2. Register by calling 847-918-7275. Next time your phone rings, wouldn't it be neat if it …
Several local parks offer free ice skating.
Lace up your skates and hit the rink this winter. The Libertyville Parks and Recreation Department has three ice skating areas open for you. Also, two forest preserves near Libertyville offer skating: In Vernon Hills the Park District also offers several locations to enjoy outdoor ice skating. To view a map of these locations check out this website. Skating at these Vernon Hills locations is only allowed when the green flag is flying at the rink or pond. If there is no flag, no skating is permitted. There are no restroom or warming facilities at the lakes or ponds. Skating IS NOT permitted on Big Bear or Little Bear Lakes in Vernon Hills. There is also a sled hill located at the north end of Century Park on Indianwood Drive. Sledding is …
Several local schools and organizations will host holiday and winter concerts over the next few months.
Enjoy the sounds of the season this holiday with one of these local concerts. The Libertyville High School will host the High School and Jr. High Orchestra Festival on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.; the Holiday Choral Fest Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Holiday Band Concert is scheduled for Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. All concerts will be in the school's auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave. The Red Rose Children's Choir of Lake County will perform a holiday concert Winds of Peace on Dec. 1 at the First Presbyterian Church, 219 W. Maple Ave. All four choirs will perform at 2 p.m and the Master Singers and Bella Rosa at 4:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted. The Red Rose Children's Choir is a nonprofit …
A cheesy potato casserole and delicious cranberry sauce are sure to light up your Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
It’s time for Thanksgiving! Not only do you get to see family, but the food is plentiful and delicious. There are multiple side dishes to choose from to accompany the all important turkey. Everything from green bean casserole to sweet potato pie, Patch is sharing some fantastic side dish recipes that may become a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Ingredients Cheesy Potato Casserole 3 lbs red potatoes, sliced 1 lb broccoli, chopped 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken 1 cup sour cream ½ lb ham, sliced 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp basil ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Asiago, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup butter, melted Cranberry Sauce 1 12 oz bag cranberries …
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