FYI Philly Holiday Show Special will air Saturday at 7PM on 6abc, and again on Sunday, after Action News at 11.
One Stop Shopping
Peddlers Village
Routes 202 & 263 Lahaska, Bucks County, PA
215.794.4000
http://www.peddlersvillage.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Peddlers-Village/127854415023
The Philadelphia Home Show
January 17-19 & 23-25
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
www.phillyhomeshow.com/PHS/EventsHome.aspx
The Philadelphia Auto Show
Black Tie Tailgate Preview January 30th, 7-11pm
Show runs January 31-February 8th
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
The Philadelphia Flower Show
February 28th-March 8th
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
Shen Yun
May 8th-10th
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
For Tickets, Kimmel Center Box Office:
Kimmel Center
300 South Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-893-1999
Online: kimmelcenter.org
The Philadelphia Zoo Adopt an Animal Program
3400 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.philadelphiazoo.org/ADOPT.htm
http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/Get-Involved/Membership/Join-The-Zoo.htm
Gift with Meaning: Grand Piano Fundraiser for CHOP
Jacob's Music
150 Barclay Farms Shopping Center, Route 70
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
856-663-8888
http://chop.donordrive.com/campaign/JacobsMusic
Cairn University fundraiser December 12-14
http://events.cairn.edu/event/the_van_cliburn_piano_at_cairn#.VId7AjHF_To
www.facebook.com/jacobsmusiccompany
www.facebook.com/ChildrensHospitalofPhiladelphia
www.facebook.com/CairnU?rf=348949165186881
Boscov's Department Store Gift Ideas
http://www.boscovs.com/store/homepage.html
Eagles NFL Paraphenalia for Men & Women
Shirts, hats, jackets, sweats and T-shirts and much more.
25% to 50% off ticketed prices for the holiday
Ladies and Misses Sleepwear, Loungewear and Robes
A wide array of fleece, micro-fiber and cotton sets and robes ranging
In prices from $9.99 to $50.00
Dooney and Burke Luxury handbags
One of the largest collection of this classic high-end handbag in prices
Ranging from $50 to several hundred.
Forman Mills Gift Ideas
Brand Name Men's Utility Work Boots
Regular brands starting at $19.99 and recognizable names starting at $39.99
Women's Faux Fur Clothing and Accessories
Great fashion pieces starting at just $5!
Brand Name Outerwear for Kids
Colorful bubble coats, hooded snorkel jackets and puffer vests for kids of all ages
Starting in prices $10.99 & up.
Things to do in the City
Electrical Spectacle at Franklin Square
200 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://www.facebook.com/historicphiladelphia?fref=ts
http://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/what-to-see/
Comcast Holiday Spectacular at Comcast Building
1701 JOHN F. KENNEDY BOULEVARD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/the-comcast-holiday-spectacular/
Macy's Light show at Macy's Center City
1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
http://www.wanamakerorgan.com/xmas.php
Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park
Broad & Market Streets
West Side of City Hall
http://www.ccdparks.org/dilworth-park
https://www.facebook.com/dilworthpark
Please Touch Museum
Enchanted Colonial Village & Countdown to Noon on New Year's Eve
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-3181
https://www.facebook.com/pleasetouchmuseum
http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
Things to do in the Burbs
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ
856-365-3300
http://www.adventureaquarium.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AdventureAquarium
Winterthur
5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735
800.448.3883
https://www.facebook.com/winterthurmuse?ref=nf
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road, Chadds Ford PA
(610) 388-2700
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/
https://www.facebook.com/brandywinerivermuseum
Entertaining the Kids
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road Langhorne, PA 19047
https://www.facebook.com/SesamePlace
http://sesameplace.com/en/langhorne/
Sesame Street: The Body at Franklin Institute
271 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
https://www.facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute
Chocolate: The Exhibition at The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 299-1000
https://www.facebook.com/AcademyofNaturalSciences
http://www.ansp.org/visit/exhibits/chocolate/
Decking the Halls
AC Moore
1190 Nixon Drive
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
856.235.3880
Rachael Ray's Holiday Side Dish Recipes
Cheesy Smashed Cauliflower
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head cauliflower
1/3 cup garlic and herb soft cheese, such as Boursin brand (about 3 ounces)
A handful of grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Romano cheese
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg (eyeball it)
2 tablespoons chives, chopped or snipped
Add the chicken stock and oil, about one turn of the pan, to a deep pot. Trim away the greens and stems from the base of cauliflower. Cut away the core with a sharp paring knife. Set the cored head into the pot with the broth. Cover the pot and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the cauliflower, covered, until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Uncover the pot and mash the cauliflower. Let some liquid cook off as you smash the cheeses into the cauliflower. As the mixture thickens, turn off the heat and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the chives and transfer the cauliflower to a serving dish.
Serves 4-6
Orange You Glad It's Sweet Potato Mash
2 1/2 - 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt and pepper
1/2 - 3/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
1/4 - 1/2 cup all-fruit orange preserves/marmalade
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
Puree of roast butternut squash and/or carrot (optional), 1/2-1 cup, or what you have on hand
Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; salt the water. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and pierce easily with a fork. Strain, then add the potatoes back to the pot. Place the pot over low heat for about a minute to let any excess steam evaporate. Start to mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a wooden spoon, then add the chicken stock, preserves, cinnamon, nutmeg and thyme and season with salt and pepper. If using optional puree, add in while mashing all the ingredients together.
Serves 4-6
Frozen Sweepstakes
Disney on Ice Presents Frozen presented by YoKids
December 25th through January 4th
Wells Fargo Center
Experience the debut of Elsa, Anna and Olaf on ice with special appearances by Mickey, Minnie and more of your favorite Disney characters.
Click here to enter the sweepstakes sponsored locally by the Rothman Institute. Four lucky viewers will win family four packs of tickets PLUS a Meet and Greet VIP experience.
The Sweepstakes runs through December 21st. Good luck!!