Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Your daily dose of Patch knowledge.
Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Today is a half day for all Norwood schools to start the Thanksgiving recess. Schools will reopen Monday. 2. Gallery 9, located at 45 Central Street in Norwood is hostng "Mural of Memories," a visual and verbal exhibit created by elderly and disabled clients attending Norfolk Adult Day Health Center in Norwood. The work will be exhibited from Nov. 20 through Nov. 27. The Gallery is open Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and …
Friday, November 25, 2011
Casserole, sandwich, soup...what do you do with Thanksgiving leftovers?
We ask Norwood Patch readers a different question every weekday at noon. Questions could range from local decisions made by officials, to state issues, to national politics and entertainment. Whatever it is, we want to know what NORWOOD thinks! To answer, use our comments section below. If there's anything as tasty as Thanksgiving dinner, it's Thanksgiving leftovers. So what is your favorite way to use up the abundance of turkey, gravy, cranberry and stuffing? Share your answers and recipes here in our comments section. How do you use Thanksgiving leftovers?
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Share your holiday memories, recipes and letters of thanks with Norwood Patch.
Time is moving fast. So fast, that believe it or not, we have already sped by Halloween and are heading straight towards Thanksgiving and the holidays. The holiday season is a time to reminisce over the past years. Remember grandma's famous apple pie or your mom's sweet potato casserole? Did Norwood football win their big Thanksgiving game in a memorable way? Perhaps you got engaged or remember volunteering your time handing out Thanksgiving dinners to those less fortunate. Did you get stuck in an airport because of weather and missed Thanksgiving dinner? Norwood Patch wants to hear about your favorite holiday memories and recipes. Email Kelly.Glista@Patch.com with your stories, pictures, recipes or a message of what you are thankful for …
Submitted by Kelly M. Flanagan.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
My mom, Kathleen Flanagan (also a life-long Norwood resident) has the BEST Squash Souffle recipe! Dare I say this dish beats out mashed potatoes as my favorite side during the holidays? Squash Souffle Ingredients: 2 packs frozen cooked butternut squash thawed 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup flour 6 eggs 4 cups milk 1/4 lbs unsalted butter melted (1 stick) 2 tsp salt Nutmeg for garnish Directions: At high speed, whip eggs until thick and creamy; at low speed, add sugar, flour and squash. Mix to blend, and then slowly add milk, butter and salt. Pour mix into a buttered 9 x 13 oven-proof baking dish, sprinkle with nutmeg and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. If this gets published, Mom: you're the best and I can't …
What story of the first Thanksgiving do you tell your kids?
The image of the pilgrims and Native Americans sitting down to a table of turkeys and mashed potatoes might not be entirely historically accurate, but it's what most of us heard as children. Now there are many ways parents and families balance history with the values and traditions of Thanksgiving - how do you tell the story in your home? Is there a movie or book that is a Thanksgiving story favorite? Moms Talk Q&A invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Norwood. Each week, members of our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. If you'd like to take part in deciding the discussion topic each week, email …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
What do you do with your family to celebrate Thanksgiving?
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, turkey in the oven, touch football in the yard - so many traditions to keep with your family on Nov. 24 this year. There are also a lot of local traditions, whether its the Mustangs vs. Marauders annual football match up, or volunteering at the food pantry. So what's your Thanksgiving like? Moms Talk Q&A invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Norwood. Each week, members of our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. If you'd like to take part in deciding the discussion topic each week, email Kelly.Glista@Patch.com. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families …
