Thursday, November 24, 2011
‘See It Through’ commercial, which debuts during nationally televised Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving, showcases various Metro Detroit communities.
Do you recognize your community in the new Chrysler 300 "Imported from Detroit" commercial? The ad, which features Edgar A. Guest’s 1917 “See It Through” poem, launched online and in print this week, but makes its network television debut today during the nationally televised Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers NFL football game on FOX. "This commercial is a compilation piece that pays tribute to the past 300 commercials from this year, featuring various cities including Detroit, Grosse Pointe Park, Bloomfield Hills and cities up and down Woodward Avenue," Chrysler spokeswoman Dianna C. Gutierrez said. Why debut it Thanksgiving week? “This new ad is a humble Thanksgiving nod to everyone who has believed in Chrysler’s resurgence,” said …
A tom and hen visit a Rochester Hills home – for dinner?
Wild turkeys are common sight throughout Michigan, one that Rochester Hills resident Ruthann Bajorek welcomes. "One of the joys of living in Rochester Hills is the easy access to wildlife – though not always a blessing," Bajorek said. "These turkeys apparently misunderstood when we said we were having turkey for Thanksgiving. They showed up in our yard a little early for Thanksgiving dinner. What kind of wildlife have you spotted in your yard or neighborhood? To email this photo, just look for the EMAIL button above the headline. To print this photo, see PRINT above. To add a photo, click on "add your photos" under the photo. Do you have a nominee for Michigan Postcard? Nominate it here or email it to beth.valone@patch.com. Be sure to …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Ferndale entertainment spots offer fun and specials for the night before Thanksgiving that brings friends together.
The night before Thanksgiving is the busiest bar night of the year, and Ferndale business owners are gearing up for the crowds with fun shows, gimmicks and bar specials. The Emory's General Manager Emily Husband said the night is a busy one for bars because "most people come home for Thanksgiving and want to get together with the friends and family they haven't seen all year. ... We're tapping a firkin this year, not necessarily in order to increase business, but to do something fun and different." What's a firkin, you ask? "It is a keg of the Livery Brewery Action Jackson IPA that will be on the bar top all evening until it runs out." And the fun doesn't stop there. "Really, though," Husband said, "the whole weekend is very, very busy. …
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The Emory
22700 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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Dino's Lounge
22740 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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Woodward Avenue Brewers (The WAB)
22646 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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Magic Bag
22920 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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Go Comedy! Improv Theater
261 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Sometimes people forget things or plans fall through and then what? You don't have a bird. Don't worry, here's a quick rundown of where to get them in Ferndale, just in case.
It's the holidays. You can't rule anything out – even not having a turkey a day before Thanksgiving. So if that's you, we're here to help. We visited Ferndale Foods, Save-A-Lot and Western Market to get their prices for turkeys and a few other things. At Ferndale Foods, you can get a Honeysuckle turkey for 99 cents a pound and a Butterball for $1.99/pound. At Save-A-Lot, you can pick up a Honeysuckle turkey for 79 cents a pound and a Butterball for $1.49/pound. We also popped into Western Market and spoke with market owners Virginia and Steve Selvaggio about the holidays. "We see about 1,500 patrons a day during the holidays," Steve Selvaggio said. Western Market sells Amish brand turkeys for $1.99 a pound but you also can buy the …
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Save-A-Lot
430 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Ferndale Foods
600 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Western Market
447 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
A dash of tradition and thoughtful additions create a treasured holiday.
To catch up on Megan Swoyer's first 10 steps of the “turkey day” planning process, read the full series. Thanksgiving is turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. It’s pulling on warm sweaters and indulging in warm pies. It’s Jell-o, football, wine toasts, good china and whipped cream. But it’s also rutabagas and Neil Diamond music. Yep. On Nov. 24 the Chisholms of Huntington Woods tuck their forks into a not-exactly-popular-but-totally-traditional rutabaga dish, while the Cherry family of Macomb Township taps their toes to a special Neil Diamond tune. It’s those quirky traditions and absolute must-dos that make Thanksgiving our own. My own “it’s-not-Thanksgiving-until-we-do-this” tradition involves a couple of wax figurines. Every year in my…
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thursday is turkey day, but it's much larger than that.
Yes, we all look forward to the big, tasty meal. And turkey sandwiches (for those of us who eat turkey) are tasty little things. But, it's called Thanksgiving, not get stuffed and nap day. So, let's talk about being thankful. It's an easy question to ask and should be a fairly easy one to answer. What we want to know at Ferndale Patch is: What are you thankful for? Let us know! Leave it in the comments or email Ferndale Patch editor Terry Parris Jr. at terry.parris@patch.com.
These handy tips from the turkey trenches will help you with the last few crucial days of preparation.
To catch up on Megan Swoyer's first nine steps of the “turkey day” planning process, read the full series. Chef Jim Bologna of The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham could be considered a kitchen Boy Scout: He’s always prepared, especially when hosting a feast at home with family and friends. Here are some of his tips: Keep appetizers frozen until the big day: Bologna also is big on having cheese and crackers with some cured meats on hand — that’s “always a win and they will hold for quite some time, and go great with wine.” Plan, plan, plan: “Write your menu so that most of your items can be done ahead,” he said. “Most if not all of the sides can be done a day or two beforehand.” Plan the oven space: This is important so that everything that …
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Stock up now on bread, mayo, pickles, mustard and more to create a healthy or not-so-healthy sandwich.
To catch up on Megan Swoyer's first eight steps of the “turkey day” planning process, read the full series. A lot of people enjoy turkey sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving. I don’t wait that long. Growing up, we indulged in turkey sandwiches around 10 Thanksgiving night. It was our family tradition to clear the big round table (used as a buffet for dinner), gather some chairs, pour some beverages, get out the poker chips, shuffle up the cards and ante up! My mom loves poker, and the poker chips didn’t fall far from the tree. We’d even play for money. These games would go on until well past midnight. But we’d always take a sandwich break, after maybe seven or so hands, and haul out the leftover turkey, white bread, mayo, etc. As a kid, I…
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Traveling down the bumpy (er, lumpy) road of whipping up perfect mashed potatoes.
To catch up on Megan Swoyer's first seven steps of the “turkey day” planning process, read the full series. “Megan said she’s doing the potatoes.” That’s what I heard upon entering my parents’ house one Thanksgiving a couple decades ago. There was a whirlwind of activity in the kitchen as I carried in a few sticks of butter and a bagful of potatoes, plopping them on the counter. “I’m here, no fear!” I told my mom and siblings as I took off my coat and got right to the task of potato peeling. No one paid much attention to me, until … I pulled out my huge, beat-up Betty Crocker Cookbook. “What’s that for?” Mom asked. “I know, weird," I said. "But, I want to be sure I do them right.” “Do what right? The mashed potatoes?” she asked. The …
Friday, November 18, 2011
Local markets, hotels and caterers serve up a cornucopia of pick-up options for the big feast.
Follow along with Megan Swoyer as she prepares for Thanksgiving, with daily tips to keep you on track. Day 7 offers tips for takeout, from sides to the whole meal. One of my friends is a bit freaked about hosting Thanksgiving at her boyfriend’s home. “I’m a little crazed,” she told me. “His kids will be there and all of that (he’s divorced and has children who live out East). While she was sharing this with me, I was simultaneously reading email and had serendipitously received a note from the owners of Canapé Cart in Ferndale. “Hey,” I told my friend. “You can order all of your sides from this great place. It won’t be like you’re not cooking; you’re just making it easier and you can get to know his family better, etc. by not being a …
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Cupcake Station
301 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Treat Dreams
22965 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI
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Pinwheel Bakery
220 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Western Market
447 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
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Sandy
10:08 am on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Great picture Ruthann - would love to see those in my backyard some day. more ›